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I'm Rachel Funk Heller

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I write plot-twisty mysteries blended with themes from ancient mystical wisdom, with a dash of modern whimsy. I’m so happy that you chose to stop by. Welcome!

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What I write

I love a good mystery, and I’m intrigued by all ancient technologies: astrology, numerology, cartomancy. So, I blend my two passions to create densely plotted mysteries that all feature adventures in the metaphysical.

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Meet Rachel

I’ve always been a sucker for a good story...

All the experts say that my “About” page should include my 100 – 300 word professional bio, written in third person. Here goes:

Rachel Funk Heller has over 30 years of experience working in broadcast news, television and film production, along with many years working in community theatre in Hawaii.

After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communications from the University of Hawaii she worked as an Associate Producer at CNN in Atlanta, Georgia and in Washington, DC.

Upon returning to Hawaii she worked as a free-lance television writer, producer, director, editor, and graphic designer on various projects, many for the Hawaii Department of Education.

But it really all began at a kitchen table...

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types of tea on my kitchen counter

365

dog walks
and counting

75,000

browser tabs open

150

unused notebooks begging to be used

stay tuned

Coming Soon

Secrets of the Red Oak Tavern

Detective Hunter Davis has spent his career trusting hard evidence, not horoscopes. But when San Francisco crime boss Sean Muldooney is murdered beneath his family’s tavern, the case pulls Hunter into a web of dirty cops, stolen tech, and enemies wearing friendly faces. Forensic astrologer Madeline Merritt sees a pattern of betrayal in the chart for Sean’s death; her sister, rookie reporter Cora, smells the story that could launch her career—or end it.

Book Two in The Forensic Astrology Files

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