Midwest Writers Room

Chapter Break with Sara Hefty

Luella and Ken

BIO:

Born in 1981, at the hospital in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, Sara Hefty (she/her) grew up on a family farm near Pine City, Minnesota, studied at multiple colleges and universities in the Midwest, and later established a home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with her husband Brian. They have two dogs, Bexley Joy and Freyja Sunshine, together known as The Golden Girls. RINGING THE BELLS: SHE’S RECOLLECTING HERSELF NOW is Sara Hefty’s debut poetry collection.

SYNOPSIS:

Young Sara Ann Carlson is an emblematic daughter in an emblematic American family. When her wholesome childhood spirals into chaos, the last thing she wants is to feel any emotion within her sensitive heart.

Some 25 years later, Mrs. Sara Ann Hefty is connected to emotion. She’s found fulfillment within her past hardships. And when any new hardship begins, then the bells start ringing.

Poet Sara Hefty has this chance to help you unpack unprocessed emotions and transform your life’s experiences into beautiful gifts of wisdom. But first, she’s going to have to win your trust… and maybe your heart. 

LINKS:

Website - saraheftyart.com

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