Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author

@aliedh

Author of the detective thriller, The Myth Maker. Host of The Writer's Journey podcast. Wife, mom, dog mom, forest dweller. Forever Ally. Short but fierce. www.aliedh.com

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Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· 17d

Somehow, this little kid of mine turns 30 today! He's not on socials much, but I'm sharing anyway. He's grown up to have such a beautiful heart.

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Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· 22d

Looking for something to do in Kitsap County this weekend? Come find your next favorite read at the BookFolk Festival! #booksky #writingcommunity #bremerton #pnwevents

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BookFolk, a regional literary festival
Alie Dumas-Heidt
PNW Detective thriller author
Time changed now 4pm
Saturday, July 25
Quuncy Square-Downtown Bremerton

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jun 30

A new episode of The Writer's Journey will be up on Thursday! I sat down with author, educator, and librarian, @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social and I can't even tell you how much we laughed! I could have talked with him all day! Links will be up Thursday! #booksky #podcast #writingcommunity

Ad for The Writer's Journey Podcast with Alie Dumas-Heidt has the show title in white, teal, purple, and pink neon font and an 80's inspired background. in the middle is the cover of the novel - A CITY DREAMING, by Maurice Broaddus. An photo of author, Alie Dumas-Heidt is in a round frame on the left, and a photo of author, Maurice Broaddus is in a round frame on the right. At the bottom, in pink and yellow font reads PART OF AUTHORS ON THE AIR GLOBAL RADIO NETWORK.

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jun 29

This is an old photo of me and my kid. Right around nine years ago. We took it on a day out to run errands. He'd just moved back home after making his way through recovery. Today we celebrated his 9th sober birthday. Congrats to my kid and to everyone else working through recovery! #Recovery

Photo of the author, Alie Dumas-Heidt and her son, inside a car.

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· May 26

I've been absent on this side, too much time on the politics side, but after worrying yesterday about our yard deer we hadnt seen for about a week, we woke up to this little video from our yard! Babies!

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Mar 31

It was a blast talking with writer, activist, and former NFL punter, Chris Kluwe for the next episode of The Writer's Journey! Check here Thursday to hear us talk about childhood favorites, story creation, and what inspired his upcoming novel - Shades of Forever! #authorsontheair #podcast #booksky

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Mar 28

Same old sign, same old message. Stay safe today, Peeps. #nokings

Protest sign on neon pink poster board says "I HAVE NO KING!"

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Feb 25

The Mountain is out! Heading to Left Coast Crime! Hope to see some of you there! #PNW #iykyk

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Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Feb 20

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Alie Dumas-Heidt reads:
You guys! I found the original, handwritten copy of the 1st poem I wrote as a kid, complete with the first unfinished draft at the top. It was the first poem I wrote just to write it, not as an assignment. I was 11. It's about death. It has horrible spelling errors. I signed it with my full name, age, city, and state. I spelled my own middle name wrong! Way wrong! 😂 🤣 😂 🤣

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Feb 19

Anyone else going to Left Coast Crime?? #writingcommunity #booksky #LCC2026

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LEFT COAST CRIME 2026

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Feb 18

My first podcast for The Writer's Journey, under Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, will be recording soon with fellow PNW writer, Alex Kenna! Check out aliedh.com for updates! #booksky #writingcommunity #podcasts

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Feb 14

Astrid and Torvi say happy Valentine's day for those celebrating love and other mushy stuff today!

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Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Feb 14

Besides getting set up for my new podcast, I've got a few events over the next 6 weeks you can find me at!

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ALIE WILL BE ATTENDING LEFT COAST CRIME IN FEBRUARY, AND PARTICIPATING WITH OTHER PNW WRITERS AT TWO LIBRARY EVENTS IN MARCH!
FEBRUARY 26 - 28, LEFT COAST CRIME MYSTERY CONVENTION
MARCH 7 @4PM, TACOMA MAIN LIBRARY, CASCADE ROOM, SOUTH SOUND WRITERS OF CRIME AND DARK FICTION
MARCH 22 @2PM, VASHON LIBRARY, MEETING ROOM, MISDIRECTION, MURDER, AND OTHER WRITERLY CRIMES

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jan 27

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Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jan 22

Join The Authors Guild today in standing up for creatives everywhere. #stealingisntinnovation #writingcommunity #booksky

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jan 19

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Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jan 13

Library events, reading lists, and podcasts, oh my! #booksky #writingcommunity #writingpodcasts

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Black background with pink neon text at top that reads: Up First. White text in center reads: Excited to announce I will be participating with other PNW crime fiction writers at two library events in March! March 7 in Tacoma & March 22 on Vashon! More details to follow!

Black background with pink neon text at the top reads: Up Next. White text in the middle reads: My upcoming podcast - The Writer's Journey - will start recording soon for Authors on the Air Global Radio Network! I've already received some great reads, and I'll be starting with author, Alex Kenna, and her book Burn This Night! Find out more about Alex at alexkenna.com!

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jan 12

Leading with the word count and ending with "Here's a transcript of their conversation" tells me how much substance exists in those 23,000 words. 4 reporters with a sitting president for 2 hrs and not a single comment or topic they wanted to highlight? I'll get right to reading this masterpiece.

Headline from the New York Times above a photo of Trump and others in a meeting reads: "Two Hours, Scores of Questions, 23,000 Words: Our Interview With President Trump." Small print reads: Four New York Times reporters pressed Mr. Trump about a range of topics in a nearly two-hour interview. Here is a transcript of their conversation.

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jan 8

I don't know how to make any of this make sense anymore.

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Right wingers: "Nicolas Maduro is a tyrant who murders his own people" Also right wingers: "Federal law enforcement has the right to kill any American who disobey orders"

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jan 8

Renee Nicole Good. Murdered 1/7/26 by her government's goon squad. Say her name.

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Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Jan 6

Feeling stormy... #PNW #pugetsound

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Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Dec 31

Congrats to today's winners! Both will receive a signed copy of THE MYTH MAKER, 2nd place winner in the detective thriller/police procedural category at BookFest Fall 2025! Learn more at aliedh.com! A safe and peaceful new year, everyone!

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Dec 29

It's Giveaway time! Winners announced 12/31 at 3pm PT! Find out more about the award-winning novel, The Myth Maker at aliedh.com.com! #booksky #writingcommunity #bookgiveaway

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Dec 19

Caption this photo of Astrid and Torvi's holiday haircuts to be entered to win 1 of 2 signed copies of my award-winning novel The Myth Maker! Drawing on 12/26! #booksky #writingcommunity #bookgiveaway #crimefiction

Photo of a white and grey doodle laying on a red rug under a xmas tree, with a black and white doodle sitting next to her, with a copy of The novel The Myth Maker. Words at the top read: Caption US to Win a Signed Copy of THE MYTH MAKER! Words in green ornament in top left corner reads: Drawing Boxing Day, 12/26!

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Dec 16

Giving away 2 copies of my award-winning novel, The Myth Maker! Details drop tomorrow across all my socials!

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Dec 12

Flying home after saying goodbye to a dear friend and a few days of a bittersweet family visit. An evening with my nephew always brightens my heart.

Photo by Alie Dumas-Heidt shows her nephew, age 10, standing at the foot of a large xmas tree of lights on display. The boy is only visible from behind and shows the scale of the light tree.

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Dec 2

21 years together, married 19 today. I walked down the aisle to Pretty Donna by Collective Soul, and to Rich's surprise, I didn't cry once during our ceremony even though he's seen me cry over commercials. I don't know how I got so lucky but finding this guy changed my whole world.

Photo from behind shows Alie Dumas-Heidt wearing an orange hat, sitting on a bench with her husband Rich, looking at a sailboat on Puget Sound.

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Dec 1

I left the house wearing what I call "real pants" instead of the sweats I'm usually in at home. I changed when I got home and tossed my pants on the bed. Torvi pulled them off, shook them like a rag doll then walked away. I think she was mad I left without her but I also think she blames the pants!

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Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Nov 29

Both of tonight's winners for the signed copies of The Myth Maker follow me on Instagram, but watch out for next month's giveaway!

Alie Dumas-Heidt, Author@aliedh· Nov 27

Enjoy your day, Peeps, however you choose to celebrate, and don't forget to check out my Giveaway post! Winners announced tomorrow! #booksky #writingcommunity