#1 Bestselling Author of Fighting for Our Lives and numerous fiction publications
The Books
The Author
#1 Bestselling Author of Fighting for Our Lives and numerous fiction publications
Writer, Dreamer, Professional Tea-Spiller (Accidentally)
Welcome to my corner of the internet! I’m Heather Choate, a #1 international bestselling author who’s been living on the edge of imagination since the moment I realized books were portals to other worlds. I’m the mind behind Way of the Xaltan, a Christian-Dystopian-Sci-Fi mashup that asks, “What if emotions were outlawed, families forbidden, and courage the rarest of all virtues?” (Spoiler: it gets intense.)
When I’m not unraveling the mysteries of fictional universes, you can find me sipping tea, wrangling plot holes like a ninja, or debating the age-old question: “Is this a character arc or just a bad life decision?”
A little about me: I’ve faced my own epic battles, including surviving cancer while pregnant. That journey taught me a lot about faith, resilience, and why it’s so important to tell stories that matter. Now, I pour all that heart, grit, and love for a good twist into my books.
My dream? To create stories that inspire, challenge, and crack open doors of light in unexpected places. So, if you’re here for tales that mix hope with heartbreak, dystopia with redemption, and just a dash of rebellion—stick around.
Oh, and one more thing: snacks are a critical writing tool. If you agree, we’re already best friends.
"I'd rather die, than take the life of my child." -Heather Choate, Fighting For Our Lives
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What Do People Say?
Testimonials from the folks who changed their lives – for better.
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“Heather’s story is an honest, heartfelt journey not only through cancer but also through self-awareness, self-discovery, and life! We may not all be infused with toxic poison, lose our hair, or undergo disfiguring surgery, but we all must face demons of insecurity in order to discover our true inner beauty and infinite worth. Heather's courage to share her story in a very real and vulnerable way reminds me that I, too, can do ALL things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.”
Cary Mac Arthur
Co-Host of Mechanic to Millionaire
True stories of survival:
Mother and unborn child beat cancer through faith and determination
The journey pushed them to the fringes of their stamina, tested the strength of their familial relationships and found them clinging to their faith like it was the last bit of thread on a lifeline.
What you'll learn in Fighting for Our Lives:
- Don’t just survive challenges, thrive through them.
- Practical ways that faith sustains and strengthens.
- Best ways to release negativity and find forgiveness.
- How to trust your inner voice.
- How to use your power of choice, because it’s not what happens to you that matters, its what you do about it.
- Don’t just survive challenges, thrive through them.
- Practical ways that faith sustains and strengthens.
- Best ways to release negativity and find forgiveness.
- How to trust your inner voice.
- How to use your power of choice, because it’s not what happens to you that matters, its what you do about it.
The Books
Jonas Flash Chronicles
Stormdragon: Epic Fantasy Adventure (Jonas Flash Chronicles) (Volume 1)
Author: Heather Choate
Epic Fantasy Adventure (Jonas Flash Chronicles) (Volume 1)
Epic Fantasy Adventure (Jonas Flash Chronicles) (Volume 1)
Dragons are more fun than Algebra. And epic battle scenes are easier to manipulate than the arguments in Jonas’s kitchen. In real life, Jonas’s sister Emma babbles nonsense from her wheelchair.
Fire and Ash: Epic Fantasy Adventure (Jonas Flash Chronicles) (Volume 2)
Author: Heather Choate
A volcanic wasteland. Riverfiends that ooze flesh-burning acid. A trapped girl and one determined brother. Things aren’t getting better for Jonas at home. His parents are still separated and his mom wants to keep Emma in day care. Jonas will do anything to get her out, including giving up his summer break so he can take care of her.
Whirlwinds: Epic Fantasy Adventure (Jonas Flash Chronicles) (Volume 3)
Author: Heather Choate
Jonas is dying. He has been mortally wounded by an underdemon and Emma and their friends are the only ones who can save him. But Emma has to summon the next Stormdragon before its too late. And all the while, Stilth’s demon of the skies approaches…
Wisbren: Epic Fantasy Adventure (Jonas Flash Chronicles) (Volume 4)
Author: Heather Choate
Jonas and his friends have been sold into slavery and taken to Bront where certain death in the Arena await them. The worst part is, Jonas doesn’t have his sharism to protect or free them. All the while, Emma struggles to summit Wisbren’s mount to summon the stormdragon, unsure if she can trust her new helper.
Stilth: Epic Fantasy Adventure (Jonas Flash Chronicles) (Volume 5)
Author: Heather Choate
The Four Kingdoms are dying. Lord Stilth is determined to suck every last drop of life from the land. A simple girl and her brother is all that stands in his way. Jonas and Emma get trapped up in his world of deception facing the lure of power and truths they aren’t willing to face.
Author: Heather Choate
Swab delivers equal parts suspense and romance, delving into the clash between survival and morality set in a future with jarring parallels to our present. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent, Swab is the gripping story of a fresh dystopian world that explores the power of choice over destiny and the decision to love despite differences.
Author: Heather Choate
The explosive Swab series continues with this heart-pounding sequel. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Falling Skies and Divergent, Origin is the gripping story of a fresh dystopian/sci-fi world that explores the power of choice over destiny and the decision to love despite differences.
Inspirational
Fighting for Our Lives: My Battle With Cancer to Save My Baby and Myself
Author: Heather Choate
The inspiring memoir of a young mother fighting breast cancer while pregnant—“an honest, heartfelt journey . . . through self-awareness, self-discovery and life” (Cary MacArthur, Co-Host of Mechanic to Millionaire)
Gratitude Dare: 30 Day Challenge to Find Peace and Happiness in Your Life and Relationships
Author: Heather Choate
Author Heather Choate shares her own inspiring story of striving for gratitude despite her challenges of battling breast cancer while pregnant with her sixth child.
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"When you go to your limits, your limits expand."
-Robin Sharma