Heather Sypher

Mom, reluctant traveller, and writer of YA & MG science fiction and fantasy. My favorite adventures take place in books 📚 ❤️

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

Watching Lord of the Rings with my middle schoolers:

“That sword is a W.”

“That orc to men ratio is selling.”

“She wasn’t able to pull that huz.”

“Drop 1’s in the chat if you think that guy is crazy.”

“Bro has aura.”

“Ha! He said duty!”

It’s a unique viewing experience.

[Immortal Works @Immortal_Works]

The wait is almost over! Uproar: Book 3 of Dragon Bones by @celeste_harte will be out March 5, 2024!

Don't miss this fast-paced fantasy adventure!

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[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

5 stars to this adorable picture book! Vincent van Goat and His Starry... https://t.co/jHIpBwkY8H #Amazon

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

@moniza_hossain I’ve been to the actual UFO museum in Roswell and listened to the top “expert” on the incident give a lecture. It was a similar vibe. Like if I didn’t already not believe in it, this would convince me it’s total nonsense.

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

So far the live actions haven’t held my kids’ attention (they thought Treasure Island was ok), up until last night’s feature. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a hit! Who knew? I’d never seen it. Judging by my 11 year old’s reaction this one is ripe for a remake!

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

So, a few months ago my boys wanted to know what the first full length Disney movie was. So we watched Snow White. Then they wanted to know what the second movie was. Thus began our epic quest to watch every full length Disney film in order. We’re up to 1955.

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

That was the only one they made, but apparently the artists that weren’t drafted for combat were drafted to make propaganda by the government, which is why the cartoons from the 40s are so hodgepodge. They were throwing together half made clips to stay in business.

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

I was 11. I had studied every pre-release sticker book in the checkout aisle at all the grocery stores and memorized every character’s name. I was pretty much the ideal audience member for what this movie turned out to be. I absolutely loved every minute of it.

[Malcolm Jackson @jedimastermalc]

To all of my older Star Wars followers, and mutuals what was it like seeing this on the big screen back in 1999?

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

Liz uses her imagination to escape her problems--school bullies, a mean older brother, her grandfather's death--but when she accidentally transports herself and her siblings to her own imaginary world she has to face them or lose her little sister forever. #KidLitPit #MG #F

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

@alioop7 What are the advantages of submitting to publishers that accept unagented submissions? If it’s accepted does it help or hurt your chances of signing an agent for future books?

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

@Space_Station @NASA @BoeingSpace Will it be visible if we live in New Mexico?

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

Anyone who thinks romance novels have unrealistic plots should know that my great grandpa used to steal watermelons from a nearby farmer. Until he got caught and had to work all summer to pay him back. My great grandma was the farmer’s daughter.

[Lyssa Kay Adams @LyssaKayAdams]

Anyone who thinks romance novels have unrealistic plots should know that I was just friended on Facebook by an old elementary school friend who now owns a ranch in Montana.

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

@beingcindy Having recently watched Encanto a million times with my toddler, Abuela comes to mind. Not a classic villain, but an antagonist who definitely has a redemption arc.

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

@uhmori Teen protagonists with a dead parent to make them interesting/sympathetic. Just do the work and develop your characters instead.

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

@haleshannon I wasn’t born yet, but my mom told us this story often. She was in labor with my older sister when it happened. She watched the news on the little hospital TV and was devastated.

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

For context: I told him there were certain chemicals we could not mix for his science fair project because they would make a poisonous gas.

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

Today my 8 yo casually asked me if I could buy him a gas mask on the black market.

[Heather Sypher @heathersypher]

@jenrofe At that age my boy was super rambunctious, gleefully ran away from us in public places, and was impossible to discipline because he thought everything was a game. Now he’s a joyful 8 yo who loves math and science, is super funny, and makes instant friends with everyone.