Shaping Character: The Influence of Family and Faith in a Child’s Development Innocence is what I saw when I first looked into the newborn eyes of my grandson, Avery. Integrity is what I see now as he makes daily choices, even when faced with challenges or temptations to behave otherwise. Well, that and a goodContinue reading “From Innocence to Integrity: Thomas’s Growth in the Discerning God’s Best Series”
Author Archives: Author Heidi Gray McGill
The Unconventional Journey of an Unexpected Christian Fiction Author – Anne Perreault
Embracing Unexpected Paths and Crafting Compelling Tales Meet Anne Perreault, a Christian Fiction author whose unconventional journey into storytelling took an unexpected turn. Despite never crossing paths in person, Anne and I quickly bonded over our shared love for crafting compelling tales filled with excitement, adventure, and God’s gift of forgiveness. Join Anne as sheContinue reading “The Unconventional Journey of an Unexpected Christian Fiction Author – Anne Perreault”
Being Accident Prone Means Learning To Laugh At Yourself
The ability to laugh at your accident-prone self is essential; allowing others to laugh with you is an acquired skill. Musings of an Accident Prone Girl
God Knows My Name – A Name Like No Other
When I shared my rough, unedited piece with my Writer’s Guild, my knees shook, and my voice warbled. I choked on my words as they hit me like the glass shattering in the story I told.
Christian Audiobooks for Free on YouTube
Christian Authors Share Their Audiobooks With Readers Christian audiobooks are a staple on my phone. I love being able to listen while I cook dinner, clean, do laundry, or walk. YouTube makes it easy to listen for free to many of my favorite authors. If you need recommendations, I have several you may enjoy thatContinue reading “Christian Audiobooks for Free on YouTube”
God Uses a Blind Woman for His Glory and Her Growth
Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month I never thought I’d meet another legally blind author, let alone one with the same diagnosis as me of Retinitis Pigmentosa. But when God wants to show himself, he does it in a big way. Amy Bovaird and I learned we are also both Christ followers and taught English as aContinue reading “God Uses a Blind Woman for His Glory and Her Growth”
A Single Amazon Vine Voice Review Makes This Author Cry…Happy Tears.
Tears Aren’t Always Bad Authors put heart and soul into stories. I’m no exception. Some days, Imposter Syndrome kicks in, and I wonder if I am making a difference or if my writing is even good. Thoughtful readers who take the time to leave ratings or reviews help remind me what I do is aContinue reading “A Single Amazon Vine Voice Review Makes This Author Cry…Happy Tears.”
Marbeth Skwarczynski Speaks Up On Behalf of the Silenced
Marbeth’s past is not like my Pollyanna experience in the church, but it is real—and it needs to be discussed. Marbeth speaks truth gracefully in her God-honoring stories.
Getting to Know Audiobook Narrator, Emma Faye, Actor. A Bride for Harley Comes Alive.
Finding just the right voice for “A Bride for Harley” was challenging, but when I heard a sample of Emma Faye’s work, I knew she would be the perfect narrator for my Christian Historical Proxy Bride novella.
The importance of good character development in writing – Know your character so well you see their actions and can quickly put words in their mouth.
Hosting a student for Job Shadow Day was a highlight over the holidays. Abby, a local middle school student, and I spent several hours together. We discussed the book she is writing and her desire to publish someday. She has a strong story and a bright future as an author. I wasn’t sure what toContinue reading “The importance of good character development in writing – Know your character so well you see their actions and can quickly put words in their mouth.”