Writer

Heather Marie Spitzberg is an environmental author, scientist, and lawyer. She lives in New York's Ulster County in the purple-hued shadow of the Catskill Mountains with her family and unruly rescue dogs, Thor and Schuyler. She has two novels and several short stories and essays in progress.

"Protective Acts" in the Save the World Anthology. In the near future, animal protection laws, life force detection technology, and drones create a peaceful and climate resilient society. It may be possible for a granddaughter to forgive her grandmother for past environmental damage. 

6 Science-Minded Women Protagonists Who Confront Climate Change, 

Medium (Climate Conscious) (2021)

Evolution by Epidemic, Trolley Literary Magazine of the NYS Writers Institute (2020)

Moving Sand, Moving Water, Moving People, Sinking City Literary Magazine (2019) - Nominated for 2019 Pushcart Prize

Biden Tout Dismisses, Degrades Women (2019)

Life's Lot, Junto Magazine (2017)

Cricket's Kids Books (2009-2013)

Small Acts Can Make A Difference (2012)

Keeping Chickens Aids Sustainability (2010

Environmental Justice For All, Wheaton Magazine (Winter 2021)

In Her Nature, Wheaton Magazine (Spring 2020)

Ecolit Books Success Story: Heather Marie Spitzberg (9/11/19)

Capital Region Democrats Hope, Expect Convention Will Be Unifying, Bill Buell, The Daily Gazette (7/25/16)

Things to Know When Voting in the State's Primary, Bill Buell, The Daily Gazette (4/16/16)

Trump to Visit Albany on Monday, Sources Say, Bill Buell, The Daily Gazette (4/6/16)

If Sanders Loses Primary, Bill Buell, The Daily Gazette (4/4/16)

And the Nominees May Be , The New York Times (11/7/15)

Wordsmiths In Our Midst, Marcy Velte, The Spotlight News (10/17/13)