Dorothy Hearst | Author

Dorothy Hearst
Author of The Wolf Chronicles

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PUBLISHED: Aug.02.2011

Secrets of the Wolves

The second installment in The Wolf Chronicles finds Kaala struggling with the consequences of forming the first mixed wolf-human pack. Secrets of the Wolves finds the youngwolf Kaala entrusted with ensuring that the wolves and humans of the Wide Valley live together peacefully. If she succeeds, she'll finally prove she's worthy of her pack. If she fails, the Greatwolves who rule...

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PUBLISHED: Jun.03.2008

Promise of the Wolves

What is the promise of the wolf? Never consort with humans. Never kill a human unprovoked. Never allow a mixed-blood wolf to live. At least that what the wolves of the Wide Valley believe. Until a young wolf dares to break the rules-and forever alters the relationship between wolves and the humans who share their world. Born of a forbidden mixed-blood litter and an outcast...

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Dorothy's Latest Blogs

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Jul.19.2011 - 4:57 pm

When writing is about *not* writing

Hi Red Room! I've been away for a while, writing and recovering from writing. But I am back and here's what's on my mind! Yesterday I was cranky. I was cranky because no matter...

Feb.04.2011 - 12:16 pm

How I Went From Hating Research to Loving It

Know any young readers/writers who are curious about the research that goes into writing a novel? The wonderful YAReviewNet asked me to write an article about it. It would be an...

Jun.24.2010 - 9:59 am

Resolutions from a writing cave escapee

Now that I have completed and submitted the draft of “Secrets of the Wolves,” it’s time to crawl out of the writing cave. It is also time for some resolutions. None of these is...

Jul.12.2009 - 9:17 am

giving up the bird

I'm spending the morning going over my notes and trying to gather together scenes and moments so I know where they all are when I want them. I just found a note that says: ...

About Dorothy

Before the wolves barged in the door, demanding that their story be told, Dorothy Hearst was an acquisitions editor at Jossey-Bass, where she published books for nonprofit, public, and social change leaders. She loves dogs but doesn't have one, and borrows...

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Causes Dorothy Hearst Supports

Defenders of Wildlife, Girls Inc, The International Wolf Center, ACLU, Never Cry Wolf Rescue

Dorothy’s Favorite Books

To Kill a Mockingbird, and the rest of the list changes weekly. . .