Heidi’s Blog
When Hope Shows Up
My father passed away a month ago. I had the privilege of being with him and our family for several days in September. Friends brought meals, neighbors called and checked in, and pastors from my family’s local church stopped by to see him. I was present for two of...
Alaska Day Flash Sale! 3 Books for 3 Bucks.
Let's Celebrate with a great deal! "Alaska Day is a legal holiday in the United States, observed October 18th. It's the anniversary of the formal transfer of the Territory of Alaska from Russia to the United States. This occurred on October 18, 1867. On March 30,...
10 Things I Learned This Summer
Inspired by Emily P. Freeman, here are 10 things I learned this summer. Some are lighthearted and fun, while others are more serious and require deeper reflection. 1. Time spent outside is good for the soul We visited the coasts of Washington and Oregon during our...
Not On My Watch
One reluctant author's quest to get loud... About five years ago, I was falling asleep when a brand new fictional friend appeared in my imagination. She arrived fully formed, with a complicated story to tell and an incessant desire to be heard. Her name is Avery and...
Summer Reading is Never Canceled
In our corner of the world, the next few months will look much different than we'd envisioned at the start of 2020. Our travel plans will shift slightly, because celebrations we'd anticipated attending are now postponed. Two of our kids are usually in school for most...
Spring Reading 2020
I've never had so much time to read and an overwhelming number of incredible books to choose from. I've also never struggled this much to concentrate. Anybody else feeling like the stress and monotony of the stay-at-home order is impacting their reading life? I refuse...
