Heath Buckmaster is the author of several books of poetry, short stories, books for young readers, and general adult fiction. Although he has been writing for many years, his formal writing career began in 2006 while participating in the National Novel Writing Month competition.

Praise and Critique

The website says this is "the third and final magical adventure" in the series but I'm seriously hoping Heath rethinks this (hint hint Heath). I finished this book and I'm still dying to know what would happen next. That is how good I thought this book was. The characters and their adventures became real in my head... and I can't accept that I won't be reading more. - Reader in NC

I know the Princess Carrina series is supposed to be for "young readers" but I have to tell you that I am totally LOVING the books and I'm 38 years old! Heath Buckmaster took this one even farther than he did with Box of Hair. There's more dialogue, excitement, depth in the characters, and the descriptions of the adventures and surroundings make you feel like you're right there! I could SEE the locations, the expressions of the characters, and the bond between the main characters as if I was watching it on a screen! I'm so excited for the 3rd book in the series to come out soon and would really LOVE to see the storyline make it to the big screen! I hope this author continues to share his wit, sense of adventure, and creativity with us for a long, long time! - Reader in Sacramento, CA

Homo Sarcasmus is kind of like Free Range Chickens, only funnier and without the Jr. High School jokes.
Buckmaster just tells it like it is, and he's not afraid to "go there" when he needs to. Surprisingly, he tucks touching stories and little bits of wisdom between the guffaws. And I totally want him to be my "phone a friend" if music trivia is the game.
Because he keeps it real on a human level, anyone - male, female, gay, straight or otherwise - can identify with his humor.
In the immortal words of Oliver, "Please sir, may I have more?" - Reader in Walton, KY

I always felt that the purpose of a book should be to connect and teach and that is exactly what Heath (don't forget the) L. Buckmaster does. Now, what you learn and how you connect is up to you, the reader, or user as it may be. He waxes whacky with us in the many recollections of his years growing up under the decadent umbrella of the 80's reminding us that, yes the PeeWee Herman Show did happen. I had a ton of fun reading and know that when you begin and make that synaptic leap you will too. So enjoy, relax, don't take too seriously, and talk amongst yourselves. After all, as Leonard Nimoy said," The miracle is this-- the more we share, the more we have." - Reader in Texas.

Sophia (Mrs. Hayden Chalmers) chronicles her long life with quiet charm and soft familiarity.
In this truly lovely book, the author weaves such an intimate and compelling story, that it is quite impossible not to fall a little bit in love with Sophia and her family. Her emotions are stunningly brought to life, and I found myself crying along with Sophia, both happy tears and sad ones. I also smiled a lot while reading it.
Without spoiling the book, it's difficult to add more. Some of the topics and events in no particular order: prom dresses, the Korean War, unplanned pregnancy, post-traumatic stress, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, suicide, weddings, funerals, yard sales and porch swings. - Reader in Walton, KY

I think this my favorite book written by Heath. I can't express what a REAL character Heath created in Sophia. I felt so connected to her... and months after finishing the book I find myself still thinking about her. It's hard for me to believe she is a fictional character. I will say (while trying not to spoil any of the story) that I didn't love a certain part of Sophia's story. I found myself wanting to change it just a bit. I sent Heath a message... including my feedback... and he said his Mother actually felt the same way. HeeHee. You'll have to read the book to find out if you feel the same way! - Reader in Madison, NJ

Current Catalogue

The Magical Adventures of Princess Carrina	In this special edition collection, all three books in the series come together as one complete story. Enjoy the adventure as Princess Carrina and her friends first discover the secrets inside the Box of Hair, save a young boy from an evil witch in The Venus Diary, and finally battle three siblings in The Dragons of Tarnack. Available as a single Special Edition Collection, or as individual books.	Maureen - A Dastardly Short	Now available FREE in digital form, this ultra-short story explores the tragedy of a young couple, as they deal with the unthinkable.
Sweet Kisses - Memories of Hayden Chalmers	Memories soared through her mind as Sophia Chalmers rocked back and forth in the rickety chair on her porch. Memories of picnics, weddings, and the war. "These stories need to be told," she thought to herself. And she knew just the right person to hear them. Take a trip through time as an aging southern widow recounts her passionate life filled with heartache and Sweet Kisses.	Silent Kay and the Night before Christmas	Now available FREE in digital form, this story told in 600 words provides insight into a quiet little girl who receives a very special visitor at her doorstep.
Homo sarcasmus - On the Origin of the Species	It took Heath Buckmaster more than thirty years to publish this book, in part because he realized that it would ignite an inferno of controversy, and hopefully publicity. Although appearing initially in 1973, Homo sarcasmus remains a continuing source of confusion to this day. Even among those who live by these ideals, the science behind them is unimaginable. In a word, this book changed the world.	The Peregryn & Midnight (A Pair of Shorts)	The Peregryn: Marvelous and wonderful things often happen when the night is cold and the moon is shrouded in a deep and winding fog. A light mist of rain can even set the mood for magical and spiritual events. On my night, the night when these marvelous, wonderful, and according to the barometer, magical things would happen, my luck brought me here to this deserted and lonely place in the middle of the park.
Homo sarcasmus - Best of the Blog v1	Why create this book? Good question. Most people who have been following my writing for the last several years have probably seen one or more of these posts and have fallen over in laughter (or else they were drunk while reading them which I cannot fault them for). But there are many folks out there who for one reason or another (probably the lack of a good RSS Reader) may have never been exposed to the deliciousness that is Homo sarcasmus.	Thorn Valley	Thorn Valley is a desolate place – or perhaps more accurately described, a dead place. A place where no plant, no animal, no anything could last for more than a few hours – maybe a day. Even the winds and rains avoided Thorn Valley, as if their essence would be smote if they remained too long.
God's Pear in a Shadow Bowl of Love	A compilation of three complete poetic works. Pear in a Bowl: A Whimsical Series, Gods and Shadows, and a short series of sappy love poems never published before. This book also includes new sketches and artwork by the author.	Personality Disorders	FREE eBook. It began as an exploration into my seemingly crazy behaviour. Was there a reason for it? Could it be explained scientifically? Was there a connection between my obsession, my compulsion, my addictions, and my attempts at functioning as a normal human being during the day? This exploration took me into the wonderful world of books - because I am incredibly well bred. But the books only confirmed that I was not alone in my madness. And so I began to document some of my own patterns to see if I could get just a glimpse of the meaning behind them. And in the end I discovered that yes, I am bat sh*t crazy.