In November 2020, I independently published my debut novel. In 2022, I stepped out in faith an signed with Celebrate Lit Publishing. Being accepted into the traditional publishing world not only seemed daunting but idealistic. Just because I surpassed my personal goals as an Indie Author didn’t mean I had any business throwing my hatContinue reading “Stepping out in faith can be frightening”
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Life isn’t always like we plan, but it is precisely as God designs.
My daily struggles pale compared to what many women endured in the late 1800s. I stress when my battery is low on my phone, and I don’t have a charger. I fuss over the price of chicken that someone else raised, cleaned, and packaged for me. My frustration is high when GPS alerts me toContinue reading “Life isn’t always like we plan, but it is precisely as God designs.”
Feeling the breath of God
The holidays are difficult for many–loved ones no longer around the table, broken relationships, family drama, even loneliness. It is easy to ask, “God, where are You?” But what if God is the one doing the asking? “Heidi, where are You?” Psalm 34:18 tells us where God truly is: God is near to the brokenhearted.Continue reading “Feeling the breath of God”
Looking for Christian Romance Recommendations?
Look no more…FaithBooks has free and sale book options sent to your inbox weekly. They recently featured my 79% off sale of “Desire of my Heart.” This First-In-Series Christian Historical is available at this deeply discounted price until December 4, 2022, in both the US and Canada. If you haven’t signed up yet for FaithBooksContinue reading “Looking for Christian Romance Recommendations?”
Book Clubs Offer Ways to Connect in Person or Online
Whether in person or online, book clubs are a great way to meet new people and share the love of reading. Book clubs offer connections to new friends and authors and open your mind to new ways of thinking, perspectives, and ideas. If you are part of a book club, I invite you to downloadContinue reading “Book Clubs Offer Ways to Connect in Person or Online”
Where do you find your free and sale books?
Every so often, you make a friend with no agenda but to support you and make you shine. That’s Tattie, creator of Christian Book Finds. Her goal is to support Christian authors by helping them share their book sales AND encourage readers of Christian fiction with the best deals of the day. If you haven’tContinue reading “Where do you find your free and sale books?”
Bloggers say Matters of the Heart is a must read
JustRead Publicity Tours is buzzing about books, and Heidi’s third book in her Discerning God’s Best series is one of them. Read each of the blog posts below and enter to win. One (1) winner will receive an Amazon Fire 7 tablet. See below for details. “Filled with hope and heartache, redemption and God’s directionContinue reading “Bloggers say Matters of the Heart is a must read”
Spiritual theme in “Matters of the Heart” shows up in book tour reviews.
JustRead Publicity Tours is buzzing about books, and Heidi’s third book in her Discerning God’s Best series is one of them. Read each of the blog posts below and enter to win. One (1) winner will receive an Amazon Fire 7 tablet. See below for details. “Heidi Gray McGill has written a beautiful “but God”Continue reading “Spiritual theme in “Matters of the Heart” shows up in book tour reviews.”
Obedience to the Lord starts far before that first decision to act on His prodding
They told me yesterday I’d made a difference in their lives. Me. I don’t know about you, but those words made my full cup overflow. I am amazed at what God did with my simple obedience twenty-one years ago. Remember Amy, Joanne, and Masayo? I made mention of them in one of my first blogContinue reading “Obedience to the Lord starts far before that first decision to act on His prodding”
Blind Awareness Month – Blowing Rock, NC, the setting for “Dial E for Endearment.”
“Join me on a virtual tour of Blowing Rock, NC, home of Everly Johnson, the blind main character in my Contemporary Christian RomCom, “Dial E for Endearment”.” NARRATED by the author, Heidi Gray McGill » Watch a virtual tour of Blowing Rock (YouTube)