Heidi’s Blog
How a Secondhand Paperback Inspired Me to Chase a Big Dream
Have you ever finished reading a book and felt super encouraged to try something new? Visit a place you've never been? Or maybe even change the world? Keep reading to learn more about how a secondhand paperback inspired me to chase a big dream. The author engagement...
5 Links I’m Loving On This Feel Good Friday
Have you heard the good news? It's Friday! Any fun plans for the weekend? Let's get this party started with some positive vibes and encouragement. Keep reading for 5 links I'm loving on this feel good Friday. Beautiful brunette lady in wheat field at sunset Moms and...
10 Dorm Room Essentials for Freshmen in 2022
Are you sending a student to college for the first time? Baffled and overwhelmed about how to pack those dorm room essentials? I've got you. After conducting an informal survey among seasoned professionals (aka parents who've done this already) here are 10 most...
How to Find the Best Summer Books to Read
Ah, summer reading. That glorious season when book lovers obsess over the best summer books to read. New releases are plentiful. Our bookshelves and e-readers are likely well-stocked with books we haven't read yet ... but we fully intend to. There are only 3 months...
How To Create a Series Readers Will Enjoy
A behind-the-scenes look at how Heidi's new Home to Hearts Bay series came to be, including a few lessons learned along the way as she shares her insights about how to create a series readers will enjoy. It's All About the Heart-Shaped Rocks For as long as I've been...
25 Epic Books That Carried Me Through 2021
I've heard it said that we read to know we're not alone. In the months following my father's death, grief heavily influenced my reading life. I looked for books featuring characters who were dealing with heartbreak and staggering loss. In my 35 years of being an avid...