Heidi’s Blog
Why I Write About Sisters (and 7 Books I Think You’ll Love)
Looking for books about sisters? Discover seven heartfelt recommendations and why family, faith, and second chances inspire my stories. Readers Crave Emotional and Hopeful Books Readers often say that my books leave them feeling hopeful. They've also shared how they...
My Favorite Verse for Facing Fear Right Now
God doesn't ask us to pretend we're fearless. He promises to walk with us through every storm. Read this encouraging reflection and discover the inspirational romance that grew from powerful truth. When I started writing The Echo of Your Heart, I imagined Scottie...
7 Small-Town Romance Books That Feel Like Home
Find your next comfort read with these 7 small-town romance books that feel like home, featuring wholesome romance, cozy communities and uplifting stories. I'm just days away from releasing a brand-new small-town romance, so now is the perfect time to revisit why I...
The Story Behind My New Small-Town Romance Book
The Echo of Your Heart is the fourth book in the Welcome to Redemption, Alaska series. Keep reading to learn more about the story behind my new small-town romance book. A Story I Didn't See Coming To be honest, this one surprised me from the opening scene. When Susie,...
How to Use Dictation to Write a First Draft Faster
If you want to write more than one book a year, dictation can help you draft faster, temporarily mute your internal editor, and free up time for revision, readers, and balancing the rest of your life. I’m Heidi McCahan, a Publishers Weekly bestselling romance author,...
12 Hard-Earned Truths for Writers in a Changing Publishing Industry
This week marks 12 years since my debut novel was published. I can hardly believe it. We've come a long way, booklovers! Counting all manuscripts I've written (because not everything gets to see the proverbial light of day), I think I'm about to finish my 32nd...
