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PRAISE FOR OUT FROM THE UNDERWORLD

 

"Heather Siegel has taken the raw material of an unusually deranged childhood, and done with it what very few can do: fashioned a piece of writing so smart, funny, and insightful that, as we read, we see the narrator growing from a street-smart little cynic into a remarkably understanding woman. More one cannot ask of any memoirist."

- Vivian Gornick

"A graduate summa cum laude of the school of hard knocks, Heather Siegel has written this dark, riveting memoir with refreshing if mordant humor, rueful tenderness and compassion. She is a stunningly gifted storyteller."

- Phillip Lopate ​​

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"Heather Siegel's unforgettable memoir is authentically heartbreaking, but also filled with the kind of dark humor that will have any reader turning pages, eager to keep up with her masterful storytelling. Revelatory in many ways about childhood, parenting, family, identity, forgiveness and, above all, survival, Out From The Underworld examines some of life's greatest tragedies with admirable honesty, exquisite detail and a redemptive insight that is both inspiring and illuminating."

- Julia Fierro

Author of CUTTING TEETH

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"It’s about mental attitude and how positive change is achieved against all odds, and it’s about accepting parents for who they are rather than who they ‘should’ or could become. Out from the Underworld illuminates one woman’s transformation and serves as a beacon guiding pathways of possibility for others to follow."

- Diane Donovan

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

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"Heather Siegel writes well - really well.  And her story is so astonishing you'll be tempted to check the cover again to see the word "Memoir" - but memoir it is, and what a journey!  Gripping and compelling, filled with the kind of nuanced details that only someone who lived through this could write.  An impressive debut from a talented writer."

- C.E. Lawrence (Carole Bugge)

Award-winning author of the "SILENT" series thrillers

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"Heather Siegel is a master storyteller like none I have encountered."

- Sarah Cottrell

HUFFINGTON POST BOOKS

“If Frederick Douglass or Elie Wiesel could rise above, why can’t I? These are the questions a precocious young girl is forced to ask when, after an idyllic beginning full of Oz-like dazzle, she’s suddenly dropped into the black hole of foster care. She spends the rest of her life investigating what went wrong. What she learns is this: demons can be holy messengers; empathy must be balanced with responsibility; and managing the shit sandwich that life foists upon us is part of the human condition. And it’s our duty to rise above. Thank you, Heather, for showing us how.”

- Elizabeth Koch

Publisher 

“Out From the Underworld” is one of those stories that shows how people can rise from difficult situations and prove society wrong. If you have a dream, intelligence, resourcefulness, and a sense of humor, you can accomplish anything."

- Stacie Gorkow

THE GAZETTE 

"While Siegel was a victim of parental neglect and emotional abuse, she does not present herself as a victim. Rather, she shows strength and gritty determination. Heather Siegel is a role model for each of us, teaching us how to meet difficult circumstances head-on and overcome them. Out from the Underworld is a book I will not forget."

- Deborah Lloyd

READER'S FAVORITE, 5 star review

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"Heather Siegel has written a funny, painfully honest, and ultimately inspiring coming-of-age memoir. Her story of escaping a dysfunctional family and coming to terms with both her dead mother and demanding father, is a great read."

- Alan Rinzler

Editor

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PRAISE FOR THE KING & THE QUIRKY

“Fantasy meets reality in this charming, funny, true-life memoir, propelled by the vivacious, utterly engaging voice of our compulsively honest narrator.  A real page-turner.”

- Phillip Lopate

"[The King and the Quirky]is one hell of a memoir, one of the best I have read about marriage and what it takes to make it work, and also about the journey towards personal transformation." 

- Jane Gobi

READER'S FAVORITE 

"Heather Siegel has an awesome sense of humor and a penetrating view of what contemporary marriage is all about.  And as a newlywed, I was thrilled to read about all that's in store for me!  This is a page-turning, laugh-out-loud tale of triumphant love, and self-love, and a cautionary story of both when to compromise and when never to give up or give in."

- Neesha Arter

Author of CONTROLLED: The Worst Night of My Life and Its Aftermath

"Heather Siegel's latest is a love story for the ages, but not in the way you think. While her vivid descriptions of falling for her soulmate make it impossible for the reader not to travel back in time to their first love, it's Siegel's keen insight that gives the reader the gift of watching her - a strong, independent, wits-about-her bad ass - fall back in love with herself. In a time where women's freedoms and choices are in danger, Heather Siegel takes back her power, her life, and her spirit in a true story of love, loss, and finding out who you really are. This is a must-read for anyone who's been looking for themselves, and everyone who has never thought they had to."

- Lauren J. Sharkey

INCONVENIENT DAUGHTER

“[The King & The Quirky] is a powerful memoir of a process that will be familiar to many women: one which involves the remarkable task of reconsidering life's goals and possibilities within and beyond the traditions of marital bliss and connection… [Siegel’s] memoir represents an important survey of both the evolution of hope and self and the end results of such pursuits, creating an accessible, humorous, involving account highly recommended for women at various stages of growth.”

- Diane Donovan

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

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“With wit and insight, Heather Siegel offers a fresh look at an ancient institution. Leaving no cultural assumption unturned, she illustrates how marriage can be a clarifying crucible for the bravest of us, pushing us to encounter each other in all our complexity, and making us the better for it.”

- Rebecca Baum

Author of LIFELIKE CREATURES

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“Heather Siegel does the rarest of things: she speaks the truth about marriage with warmth, wit and lacerating self-awareness. With an uncanny eye for detail, Siegel teaches powerful lessons that should be required learning for anyone in love: Chemistry and compatibility are not the same. The first few months of your relationship bears little resemblance to the next 40 years. You can’t change your partner but if you can accept each other’s flaws and repeatedly choose kindness over resentment, you can create a happy life. The King & The Quirky is a singular accomplishment: a deeply personal story that is universal to any reader who has ever been married.”

- Evan Katz

Dating coach and author of 4 books, including BELIEVE IN LOVE

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“Heather Siegel takes a deep dive into matrimony and motherhood… Witty, big-hearted, and brutally honest, Siegel keeps us engaged as she takes us through her trials and tribulations, heroically evolving into a person of her own—all the while questioning conventional notions of love and happiness. An inspirational and memorable read.”

- Esther Amini

Author of CONCEALED: A Memoir of a Jewish/Iranian Daughter Caught Between the Chador and America

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"Heather has this way of writing that completely draws you in; like she's your best friend and you are lingering over a long lunch chatting with her."

- @tarheelreader, Jennifer, Book Reviewer

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"Pure gold...relatable, intriguing, heartwarming, and laugh out loud funny. Its like sitting down with a best friend and discussing the ins and outs of your marriage."

- @thestayathomereader, Annie, Book Reviewer

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"Insightful, well-written and engaging."

- @mom_loves_reading, Book Reviewer

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"The story is a brilliant combination of sweet, emotional, hilarious, witty, and yes - quirky. And I loved every bit of it. I found myself looking again to make sure I was reading the right book because so much of it feels like a combination of women's fiction, chick-lit, and even romantic comedy...an all-around fantastic book..."

- @mommasaystoreadornottoread, Becky Balridge, Book Reviewer

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"Perfect to read during this quarantine!"

- @readitandquip, Jessica, book reveiwer

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"We LOVED The King and The Quirky"

- @mouthymomsclub

"I couldn't put this book down. Heather Siegel's charming, compulsive honest memoir describing an unlikely romance will give you all the feels."

- @housewifeplus 
 

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PRAISE FOR THE INDIGO

"A "sublime thriller that leans heavily into the paranormal . . . you'll be rewarded with one of the most shocking conclusions to emerge from YA literature in a long time."

- Morgan Justice

INDIES TODAY 

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"Wow! It has been a while since I have enjoyed a book as much as I relished The Indigo. The concepts are wonderfully fresh and unique and Heather Siegel is a remarkable writer. If you swap dreams for astral projection and throw in a tad of fantasy and a bit more drama, then this book would be like the movie Inception, but for young adults. It is an amazing book and well written. I think it could be made into a phenomenal film or even a series of films. I was blown away and reading it has converted me into a huge fan. There are a lot more enthralling elements in the plot that I can’t give away. This is an author to look out for."

- Michaela Gordoni

READER'S FAVORITE 

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The thing with The Indigo is the writing. It's subtle, sweet and doesn't skirt around the subjects of grief and loss. It's not afraid to talk about a struggling family, emotionally, financially, and with each other's relationships. What Siegel has created here is a beautiful book, filled with believable and relatable characters who have real feelings.... Siegel has written a triumph." 

- Sally Altass

REEDSY 

"Out of this world! A fast-paced magical trip across the stars, Jett and Farold will whisk you away to The Indigo in search of answers and leave you gasping for air time and time again. Siegel creates a world you both fear and long for. A must read for fans of Flatliners and Stranger Things. 
- Rajdeep Paulus

Award-winning author of the SWIMMING THROUGH CLOUDS TRILOGY

"A fascinating story involving portals, quantum physics, multiverses, and astral projection, The Indigo is bound to entice fans of the paranormal genre. Author Heather Siegel tells a moving tale about a tenacious teenager who refuses to let go of her mother and gives her all to bring her mother back to life. The plot takes unexpected twists and turns that you never see coming. Jett is a likable protagonist you find easy to root for. Her devotion to her mother is not only admirable but also very relatable. I especially enjoyed her burgeoning romance with Farold, and it was one of my favorite aspects of the book. Recommended to young adult readers who love fantasy or paranormal stories."

- Pikasho Deka

READER'S FAVORITE

"Readers who initially choose The Indigo for its fantasy or metaphysical elements may be surprised to find that its psychological explorations are just as astute and attractive. As the story unfolds, it turns out that its strength lies equally in its ability to traverse guilt, rescue efforts, loss, and changing connections between friends and family during this process...This creates a rich read highly recommended not just for YA fantasy and metaphysical readers, but for those who would connect to the protagonist and her special dilemma through an emotional draw that keeps events both fast-paced and thought-provoking."

- Diane Donovan

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"The Indigo is a highly recommended YA novel. I would read it again! I can see the story extending into a series."

- Alexandria Ducksworth

INDEPENDENT BOOK REVIEW

 

 

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