Welcome to the Castle!
Posted Apr 7 2020
Releasing 5/19/22! A brand new series set in Elizabethan London! THE QUEEN’S HIGHLANDERS Book #1: THE HIGHLANDER AND THE QUEEN’S SACRIFICE Kerr Gordon, next in line to be chief of the Gordon Clan, is tasked by Mary, Queen of Scots to bring to bring a gift to her cousin—and jailer—Queen Elizabeth of England. When […]
Read More...Library Writing Events – May 2019
Posted Apr 24 2019
I am excited to have been invited to talk about writing and publishing your first novel at two of my local libraries.
Read More...Romancing Williamsburg
Posted Oct 29 2018
I will be attending Romancing Williamsburg March 14-17 in Virginia! Lots of authentic historical costumes, a fashion show and tea party, and workshops on historical card games and fan language. I can’t wait! CLICK HERE OR THE IMAGE BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE!
Read More...Privacy Policy
Posted May 10 2018
Heather McCollum operates the heathermccollum.com website, which provides information related to the author Heather McCollum. This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to sign up for Heather McCollum’s newsletter or enter any sponsored contests. If you choose to sign […]
Read More...Bedchamber
Posted Apr 4 2018
Welcome to the castle bedchamber! What does one do in a bedchamber? Get dressed, of course! Here is a video of my daughters helping me dress in my Queen Elizabeth 1 court costume. Take a peek inside the tower room of Girnigoe Castle, in Ella’s bedchamber! Right now, though, she needed to make Cain […]
Read More...Welcome to the Kitchens
Posted Apr 4 2018
In days past, castle kitchens were sometimes built as separate buildings in an attempt to protect the living quarters from potential cooking fires. It was also helpful when the walls were made of stone. Here are some examples of kitchens from the 15th and 16th centuries. Here in McCollum Castle, I have some recipes located […]
Read More...Media/Press Room
Posted Mar 28 2018
Author Pictures: Full Bio: Heather McCollum is an award-winning, historical romance writer. With over twenty books published, she is an Amazon Best Seller and a Readers’ Choice winner. The rugged beauty and rich history of Great Britain captivates Ms. McCollum each time she visits. The country’s history and landscape have been a backdrop for her […]
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