In 1997, prior to becoming a Playmate, Heather appeared in Special Editions' Lingerie Model Search and Book of Lingerie. Heather credits Special Editions for helping her prepare for her Playmate test shoot. "They taught me so much that when it was time to work with the Playmate production team, I felt like a seasoned pro." Heather's Playmate of the Month pictorial was such a hit with readers she was chosen Playmate of the Year in 1999.
