Heidi will be at the Nordic Midsummer Fest again this year on June 1, 2024 at at Buck Hill from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be live music all day, Viking demonstations like sword fights, food booths and vendors selling Viking items including authors with books about the Vikings. I’ll be selling my Viking book, Annoure and the Dragonships, and my other novels and photo gift cards.
On Thursday July 4, 2024 Heidi Skarie will have a booth at the Tofte Fair at Tofte, Minnesota on beautiful Lake Superior. To celebrate there were races, a small-town parade, live music, and booths. Heidi will have her Historical and science fiction books and photo cards for sale.
The fair is held at: 7238 Tofte Park Rd., Tofte, MN 55615
Lake Superior
Lupine flowers on Lake Superior
Heidi Skarie at the Holiday Bazaar, 12/17/23 in Bloomingtonl
On July 4th Heidi Skarie had a booth at the Tofte Fair at Tofte, Minnesota on beautiful Lake Superior. To celebrate there were races, a small-town parade, live music, and booths.
Heidi at the Tofte 4th of July celebration.
Here is a photo of Lake Superior at Tofte.
Here is my family lined up for the Tofte Parade.Heidi at the Nordic Midsummer Fest in her Nordic dress.
Heidi Skarie was at the Nordic Midsummer Fest on Saturday June 17, 2023 at Buck Hill, Burnsville, MN
Nordic Festival, The Harp Twins
Heidi Skarie was at Chaska River City Days July 29, 2022
Viking Display at the Nordic Fest 2023James, Heidi and Susan at River City Days in Chaska
Heidi Skarie was a vendor at the Tofte Event in Tofte, Minnesota on July 4, 2022.
Heidi with her two grandsons, Asher and Austin, helping her at the fair.
Tofte Trek at 9 a.m. at the Birch Gove Schools
Vendors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tofte Park with food, books, crafts, bouncy house and minnow races.
Parade 1:30 p.m. main street
Fireworks 10 p.m. at the Tofte Park
Heidi Skarie was at the Nordic Midsummer Fest on June 18, 2022.
Heidi Skarie at the Nordic Midsummer Fest
Heidi Skarie spoke at the Lakes Area Writers Alliance on Oct. 30th. Her topic is Create Your Own Worlds
Lake Area Writers Alliance
Heidi Skarie speaking at the Lake Area Writers Alliance
Heidi Skarie at the Lake Area Writers Alliance
Heidi Skarie was happy to be at the Chaska River City Days July 23 and 24, 2021.
Her first live event since Covid-19.
Her first live event since Covid.
Chanhassen Artisan Fair
On November 2, 2019 Heidi was at the Chanhassen Artisan Fair. There were books, paintings, photography and jewelry. It was at the Chanhassen Recreation Center at 2310 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen.
Chanhassen Holiday Boutique
On December 7th from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Heidi was at the Chanhassen Recreation Center for the Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Victoria Art Center Holiday Show
Heidi was at the 2019 ACCC Holiday Show in Victoria, MN. The show ran from Nov. 5th to Dec. 21st. The store is at 7021 Victoria Dr., in Victoria and open Wed., Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Heidi Skarie was at the Book Festival put on by Rain Taxi at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, October 12, 2019.
Heidi Skarie was at the Nordic Music Festival in Victoria at the Lions Park on September 7, 2019. She was at the Viking exhibit. They display Viking weapons, have demonstration sword fights and do Nordic craft demonstrations.
Heidi and Anna Skarie were at the Tofte Park fair on the Fourth of July in Tofte, MN on beautiful Lake Superior. It was a fun event with races in the morning, a parade in the afternoon, and a live band and booths at the park. The evening ended with a great firework display over Lake Superior.
We exhibited books, art work and photo cards.
2019 ARTSTOCK ART, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL – 9TH ANNUAL!
Heidi Skarie was at ArtStock with the Arts Consortium of Carver County. The theme was Wood Stock.
Art Lovers and Community Members descended upon Parley Lake Winery for the opportunity to purchase great art and to enjoy fine wine, food and music.
The Arts Consortium of Carver County welcomed all artists and festival-goers to the 2019 ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival which includes an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as old favorites, representing diverse media such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, painting, and more… there is truly something for everyone!
Heidi Skarie was at Chaska River City Days on July 26 and 26th with the Carver County Authors. It was the 44th year of food, music, and community events. It was held in the City Square. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, so this year’s theme was “groovy and so ’60s,”
VICTORIA FINE ART FAIR
Heidi Skarie was at the Victoria Art Fair with the Carver County Authors on August 3rd.
It was the Arts Consortium of Carver County 3rd annual Victoria Fine Art Fair! This year they had a French theme complete with French Wine, Food and of course the Eiffel Tower. The French themed Art Fair was held in conjunction with the German Volksfest in Victoria, bringing them together like the Rhine River! There was music, French wines, French food and pastries and fine art for sale in this lovely lakeside setting in Victoria.
Victoria is home to the Arts Consortium’s Arts Center in the Notermann Building under Ruby’s Roost and Winnie Lu. Come see us at the Arts Center during the Victoria Fine Art Fair!
Heidi Skarie was at the Chaska Farmers Market on June 19th.
Heidi was at the Wow (Woman of Words) book fair on Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 Hopkins crossroad, Minnetonka, MN.
Heidi Skarie was at the Rosemount Writers and Book Festival on March 23, 2019. This was an exciting event for readers and writers.
Heidi Skarie was at the Holiday Art Show at ACCC Arts Center this past holiday season. Her books are still available there along with an attractive display of visual art, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, and CDs by area musicians. Stop by for an enjoyable visit at 7924 Victoria Dr. (studio level), Victoria, MN. For hours call 952-443-3200 or visit the website, artsofcarvercounty.org
2018 events
New Event: Book Launch of Star Rider and the Golden Threads
Saturday, September 16, 2018 is a book launch for Star Rider and the Golden Threads. It will be in the party room at Powder Ridge Apartments, 1371 Lake Dr. W., Chanhassen, MN at 1:30. The event will include a talk, a reading and a book signing. Refreshments will be served. All are invited.
Nordic Music Festival in Victoria, MN on September 8, 2018
Dressed in costume, Heidi was at the Viking table with other authors, a woman card weaving, a man doing chainmaille, and a table with Viking weapons. There were also sword fights demonstrations. It was a fun event with live music all day in two different locations.
Artstock 2018 – Art, Wine & Music Festival, 8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia, MN 5538
This event was on July 14th and 15th.
The Arts Consortium of Carver County welcomed all artists and festival-goers to the 2018 ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festivalwhich included an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as old favorites, representing diverse media such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, painting, books, and more… there is truly something for everyone!
Lorna Landvik was the Keynote speaker. As the author of 11 books, she won the hearts of Minnesota readers with Patty Jane’s House of Curl, Your Oasis on Flame Lake, Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons, The View From Mount Joy and many others.
Heidi Skarie was a vendor at the book fair.
Saturday, November 18, 2017, Heidi Skarie was at 9 Friends Art Show at Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN. It was a great opportunity to shop for the holidays. Ceramics, Bath & Beauty, Books, Mittens, Felt art, Glass art, sauces and more. http://9friendsartshow.com
September 16, 2017 Heidi Skarie and Anna Skarie were at a booth at the County Fair in Rosemount at the Steeple Center 14375 S. Robert Rail, Rosemount.
Saturday, August 5th and Sunday, August 6th Heidi Skarie was at a booth at the Powderhorn Park Art Fair, Minneapolis, MN.
Saturday, July 8th Heidi Skarie was at the Parley Park Winery with the Art Consortium at Art Stock. 8280 Parley Lake Rd., Waconia, MN.
On Saturday, July 28th and Sunday, 29th Heidi Skarie was with the Art Consortium at River City Days at the town square, 300 N Chestnut St., Chaska, MN.
2017 Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair, 1st annual celebration of the Literary Arts. It will meet on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rosemount Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN. Your are invited to go to workshops on writing-related topics and visit the Book Fair where you can meet authors and buy a book. Heidi Skarie will be at a table. Please come over and say hello.
9 Friends Art Show
Heidi Skarie was at the 9 Friends Art Show at Gale Woods Farm on Sat. Nov. 19, 9 to 4:30 and Sunday Nov. 20 from 9:30 to 3:00.
Gale Woods Farm/Park – Minnetrista, MN 55364
This elegant Art venue showcases hand-selected, top Minnesota artists and authors. There was photography, ceramics, wood turning, painting, glass, jewelry and three authors.
Heidi Skarie was at Parley Lake Winery September 25 in Waconia, MN with Chanhassen Writers group. Here a link to the Parley Lake website.
Reading on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Waconia Library
New AnthologyFirst Carver County Writer’s Anthology LIVE READ- Waconia Library
First Carver County Writer’s Anthology! Live Read Facilitated by Author Heidi Skarie
Saturday, September 10 1:00-3:00pm Waconia Library (WC Magazine Reading Room) Live Read of Carver County area Library Writer’s Group will feature picks from their first anthology edition “Where Rivers Converge”. Come support your favorite authors.
Reading at Waconia library
The Chanhassen Writers’ Group just published an anthology. Our goal is to encourage and publish local writers of poetry, creative nonfiction and fiction. Everyone published in the book is a member of the writers’ group currently meeting at the Chanhassen Library. Twenty four authors contributed to this publication.
Here are photos from River City Days in Chaska, MN July 29, 2016 and Volkfest in the Victoria library in Victoria, MN on August 20th.
Doug Munson and Heidi Skarie at River City Days in Chaska.
Heidi Skarie at Volkfest where she did a reading.
Summer Dreaming Challenge
This summer I’ve been invited to participate in a Summer Dreaming Challenge. The event is to encourage children to remember and write down their dreams. There will be tips and games to help children bring their dream intentions into their waking lives, and do things in their waking lives that will enhance their dreams. These will include stories of famous dreams that changed people’s lives. The event will include interviews with different authors who have written about dreams or whose book came from a dream. Star Rider on the Razor’s Edge came from a dream, so I was invited to be one of the authors.
Here are some drawing from a dream in my dream journal.
Here are pictures that I used to illustrate some of my dreams.
Cup of Carver Reading Event
Heidi Skarie did a reading along with other members of the Chanhassen Writer’s Group at Cup of Carver, April 23rd at 1 p.m. 490 Old Carver Rd., Carver MN. It was a fun event. Thank you to the Cafe for having us.
Heidi Skarie at the reading
Heidi Skarie and Doug Munson did a reading along with other members of the Chanhassen Writer’s Group at the Shepherd of the Hill Church on Sunday, April 24th from 4 to 6 p.m., Highway 41 and Engler Blvd., Chaska, MN. We’d like to thank Shepherd of the Hill for letting us have our event at their church.
Doug Munson at the reading.
Heidi Skarie is now on www.bublish.com
It’s a great site for authors and readers with a blog.
Heidi is now on the Carter Novel site. Here are some links.
Heidi Skarie will be speaking at the Watertown library on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016 at 11 a.m.
The address is 309 Lewis Ave., Watertown, MN 55388. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Heidi will be talking about her new book Annoure and the Dragon Ships, her impetus to write and her writing journey.
New Release!
Annoure and the Dragon Shipswas released on December 19th and is available on Amazon as an ebook and a paperback book. The launch is planned for Sunday, January 10th at 2 p.m. at Powers Ridge Apartments, 1317 Lake Dr. W., Chanhassen, MN 55317 in the party room. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Learn the story behind the writing of the book.
The story is about a young woman kidnapped off the coast of England by the Vikings in 794 A. D.
This elegant Art venue showcases hand-selected, top Minnesota artists and authors showed their works. There was photography, ceramics, wood turning, painting, glass, jewelry and three authors.
Reading at the Chanhassen Library
At Carver County Anthology Author’s Night. Heidi did a reading at the Chanhassen Library of my new science fiction short story INTERRUPTED HONEYMOON on Thursday, November 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the cafe room.
My banner for the book tour.
Virtual Blog Tour:
From November 1st to November 27th Heidi’s on a virtual blog tour through Reading Addiction. Stop by and visit. My stops are listed on facebook, linkedin, twitter, and google plus.
“Heidi Skarie manages to draw readers into her world and captivate us with her writing and characters.
“A smooth plot that keeps readers engaged throughout really rounds out the writing for me.
“You really come to adore these characters and what happens to them, so it is great to know that we will get more from the world Heidi has created.” by Bailey Ember
Below is book review on STAR RDER ON THE RAZOR’S EDGE from Reading Addictions
“There are a lot of moving parts to this novel and a lot of action. I liked the way the characters were relatable even through it was a Sci-Fi Novel. The Sc-Fi aspect is very well done and the imagery and setting is amazing. The author really brings the world to life through words. Get ready to be immersed in the world and captivated by the characters she has created.” by blogger at My Reading Addiction.
Heidi’s reading at Acadia
Heidi Skarie did a reading from Star Rider on the Razor’s Edge November 8, 2015 at the Acadia Cafe in Minneapolis with the MN Sepc Fiction Group.
Here is the book cover with the B. R. A. G. Medallion on it.
Star Rider on the Razor’s Edge has just received the B.R.A.G. Medallion.
Below is the email I received:
“We have completed the review process for your book Star Rider on the Razor’sEdge and I am pleased to inform you that it has been selected to receive a B.R.A.G. Medallion®. We hope that we may assist you in gaining recognition of your fine work.”
Heidi Skarie did a book signing at Book World, 815 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 1 to 3 p.m. It receive a great write up in the DL Tribune. http://www.heidiskarieauthor.com/?page_id=1667
Heidi at Book World
The highlight of my book signing was having Friends travel an hour and a half to be there.
We went out to dinner after the event.
River City Days
Heidi at River City Days
Heidi Skarie was at the “River City Days” in Chaska, MN on Friday July 24th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Carver County Author’s Collective and Chanhassen Area Writers Group booth in the town square.
Ad for the event:
Meet Your Local Authors! Writers and Authors from the Chanhassen Library Writer’s
Minnesota authors
Group and the Authors Collective will provide information about their diverse, collaborative, and developing writing community as well as their monthly meetings and networking opportunities. Local authors and writers aim to enrich the community by providing cutting edge literature for sale and book signing on Fri and Sat. You can’t sign a kindle! Twitters don’t talk! Come, meet local writers. who”ll sign and talk!
Afton Strawberry Festival
Heidi Skarie was at the Afton Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 27th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday June 28th from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. She will have a table with Anna Skarie and Joy Dey who are children’s authors and artists. The Afton Strawberry Festival is in the Afton Town Square Park, Afton, MN. We will be selling books, artwork, and photos. Be sure to stop by if you are there.
Here is a photo from my book launch held on February 22nd in Chanhassen, MN. 38 people joined me in celebrating the release of Star Rider on the Razor’s Edge. I shared the story behind the novel and did a reading.
READING- March 25, 2015
Reading at DreamHaven Books, Comics and Art on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. 2301 E. 38th St., Minneapolis, MN 55406. Join us for a fun evening.
Here is a photo from the reading.
Heidi reading at Dream Haven
Bloomington Writers Festival–March 28, 2015
I will be an exhibitor at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old, Shakopee Rd, Bloomington. Please stop by my table. I will be sharing a table with Anna Dey Skarie, author of a children’s book Just Another Monday.
Here is a photo from the event.
Writing for me is part of my mission in life. It’s important to follow our dreams. The following are some inspirational quotes that have inspired me.
Inspire- quote by Steve Jobs
“Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
Steve Jobs, Standford Commencement speech, June 12rh, 2005
Another inspirational quote by Mark Twain
“Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
He was credited with the following quote, but there isn’t evidence that he actually said or wrote it, but it’s one of my favorate quotes. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
Inspirational quote by Marianne Williams- this quote I keep on the wall of my office
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
