Heidi’s Blog

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,...

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,...

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...

If life feels too intense or overstimulating, gardening can be a surprisingly pleasant way to slow down. Between endless to-do lists, vitriolic online interactions, emotional stress, and the constant feeling that maybe we should be doing more, many women are craving a...

We're three books into my new Welcome to Redemption, Alaska series and I think it's safe to say this rugged coastal town is all about grit, fierce determination, and embracing second chances. I’m so excited to share more about my latest release, The Last Mile Between...

I don't know about you, but we had an unusually wintery winter, so I am beyond thrilled to embrace a new season. Outside my window right now, birds are chirping and flowers are blooming...spring is here. Finally! As a mood reader, I'm excited to read differently than...