Author: Bill Heitland

• May 28, 2025

  A Tribute to ‘Fireball’

  To me, his best trait was envisioning extraordinary things in ordinary people. As irony would have it, he was too busy being the dad he never had to see it in himself.
• January 4, 2025

  A Rich Irish Friendship

  I fell asleep during this long day’s journey into night and didn’t wake until I heard that beautiful Irish accent. It was Jack at near the stroke of midnight assuring me once again that there was nothing to worry about.
• December 6, 2023

  A Holiday Homecoming

  Check out my latest book, “Next Stop Chicago, available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Archway Publishing.
• September 19, 2023

  Waino’s KO win spells redemption

  Cardinal pitcher, catcher handle adversity in winning style.
• September 6, 2023

  Give Them the Real You

  High school teacher’s message paves way for writer’s success.
• June 16, 2023

  Kites and Flights on Dad’s Day

  Billheitland.com Kite running 101 I don’t remember much about the shape or size of the kite; whether it was triangular, or box shaped, store bought or made from scratch. What I do remember is being instructed by Dad to place the kite several yards from where I planned my takeoff, give myself plenty of string,…
• April 18, 2023

  Dream goes on a guilt trip?

  Dream climbs into reality
• February 27, 2023

  St. Paddy’s Day traditions

  St. Patrick’s Day goes beyond green beer and parades. It reminds this writer of storytelling and a day set aside for running.
• February 27, 2023

  The art of writing: Want to dance?

  This collection of short stories is getting five=star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
• January 11, 2023

  Ruby Bridges: Civil Rights Icon

  By billheitland.com Ruby’s courage inspired author’s short story How much love would a family have to pour into the heart of a six-year-old child to offset the onslaught of hatred she would face simply for wanting to learn at an all-white school? Ruby Bridges knows. Ruby’s tested on her ability to compete She endured the…