H.M. Barone

Biography

My name is Heather Barone. I am a single mother of two girls. I have always loved writing, art and photography. I started writing a series nearly ten years ago but it did not completely survive our move, five years ago. After the loss of so much hard work, I decided to write something that was more in tune with my personal beliefs as well as with the adventures I wanted to have. I have always believed that anything a man can do, a woman can do too. That was when I created the characters in my current series.

I earn a paycheck at the local ice cream factory, as a janitor. This affords me the free time to write and research for my books. Some of the people I work with may even find bits of themselves scattered in the pages.

I am a born again believer in Jesus Christ. I do my best to reflect biblical beliefs in my stories as well. I am not perfect, nor are my characters. I hope you fall in love with them, nonetheless, the same way I have.

Smashwords Interview

Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
The first story I ever wrote, I didn't finish. It was a Christmas play for our youth group to perform. It was when I was thirteen-ish and the only part I can remember was that there were angels watching two little girls.
What is your writing process?
I take a new composition notebook and write down my idea. From there, I create the world, characters and events. If I think it's a worthwhile idea, I carry the notebook around with me and continue to work on it until it is book worthy. After that, I commit it to the computer and flesh it out.
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Where to find H.M. Barone online

Series

Way of the Fist
The world of Terra is filled with wondrous creatures beyond imagining. Humans live among elves, dwarves, gnomes, and halflings. The most amazing beasts exist here too. It is a world of peril and adventure. The heroes of legend are real and roam the earth. Political intrigue abounds. Follow the stories of a half-elven princess and her body guard. The elven civil war. The monster war of Iskendurun. Two unlikely heroes whose futures are changed with a single fight. The royal children of Iskendurun as they come into power.
The Zoey Jane Files
Follow the life of a young woman who is a former CIA operative. Her daring and tenacious adventures will leave you cheering for her.

Books

Royal Emissary: Way of the Fist
Series: Way of the Fist, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 173,100. Language: English. Published: December 20, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
This book continues to follow the various men and women on their adventures through the world of Terra.
King's Champion: Way of the Fist
Series: Way of the Fist, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 167,570. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
On a continent filled with turmoil, royal siblings face unforeseen challenges. Two unlikely heroes will see their world turned upside down with a single fight.
Statecraft Affair: The Zoey Jane Files
Series: The Zoey Jane Files. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 83,840. Language: English. Published: February 14, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Suspense
(4.00 from 1 review)
The final book in the Zoey Jane saga. See how it all ends. This is the culmination of all their hard work, blood, sweat, and tears. Zoey and her team face their fiercest adversary.
Scattered Shards: The Zoey Jane Files
Series: The Zoey Jane Files. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 111,330. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
(5.00 from 1 review)
This is the fourth installment in The Zoey Jane Files. She finds herself deeply embedded with the deadly terrorist organization. Her skills, strength, and will are all put to the test.
Milan Courtship: The Zoey Jane Files
Series: The Zoey Jane Files. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 107,210. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
(4.00 from 1 review)
This is the third installment in the Zoey Jane Files. Follow Zoey and her team as she suffers the consequences of the choices she made to pursue Andre Karpov. Now she is forced to go into deep cover as an infamous cat burglar and saboteur to gain the confidence of a deadly terrorist and infiltrate his organization.
Free Falling: The Zoey Jane Files
Series: The Zoey Jane Files. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 80,490. Language: English. Published: December 8, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
(4.00 from 1 review)
The sequel to Into Darkness follows Zoey through the next part of her journey.
Into Darkness: The Zoey Jane Files
Series: The Zoey Jane Files. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 82,830. Language: English. Published: February 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Suspense
(5.00 from 1 review)
She was raised as a spy. Her father taught her the trade. After high school and the military, she went into the family business. Years later, she found herself frustrated with the system so she returned to the private sector. Zoey reconnects with her high school sweetheart and things start to get interesting. Follow her on her adventure of revenge, mayhem and excitement.

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