May 19, 2025
I've heard a lot of "whys" from different authors--why they started writing, wanted to write, began when they did. All the whys. Listen in and learn why Heidi Gray McGill took her why for her career and reworked it into her new writing career (and why I think she was so successful!).
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When I found out Heidi's series, Discerning God's Best, allows readers to watch characters grow up and learn to navigate life with (and without--not recommended) the Lord's direction, I knew why folks love it so much.
We love characters we don't have to say goodbye to and get to see become MORE of who they are supposed to be. Win/win!
Heidi also shares her heart for what she's doing with her stories, why she does what she does, and more!
Written on My Heart by Heidi Gray McGill
It’s hard to hear God’s voice when you’ve already decided what you
want him to say.
In the wilds of the rugged West, Betsy Smith discovers beauty in
every corner—from the blazing sunsets to the wind murmuring secrets
through the mountains. Yet, it's the magnetism of Gabe Manning,
with his dark complexion and dashing demeanor, that draws her gaze.
Having known him since childhood, Betsy sees in Gabe the embodiment
of the heroes she admires from her novels: a stalwart protector of
the innocent, a champion of justice, a man of unshakable integrity,
and a paragon of honor, guided by principles as steadfast as the
mountains themselves— all while reconciling with his Arapaho Indian
heritage. Yet, amid her admiration, Betsy longs for God’s
reassurance that Gabe is the one for her.
As deputy of Shumard Oak Bend, Missouri, in 1875, Gabe “Little Sun”
Manning sees the allure and harshness of frontier life. Amidst the
chaos, he finds solace in the presence of Miss Betsy Smith, a
compassionate schoolteacher whose independence and intellect
captivate him as profoundly as her beauty. Yet, as their bond
deepens, Gabe wrestles with doubts about his ability to fulfill the
desires of her heart. Haunted by the secrets of his past and
desperate for redemption, Gabe faces his most formidable challenge
yet.
Written on My Heart is a
powerful Christian Historical Romance full of resilience,
redemption, and the enduring power of the human spirit. In
award-winning author Heidi Gray McGill’s fifth installment in the
Discerning God’s Best series, you’ll be transported to a world of
wild-west adventure and heartwarming romance.
For Misty M. Beller, Lacy Williams, and Linda Ford fans, this
standalone novel in the Discerning God’s Best series will capture
your heart and leave you breathless. You’ll love this book if you
enjoy gripping historical drama and compelling characters.
Binge-read the entire series on Kindle Unlimited.
• Full-length Christian historical fiction
• A standalone novel in the Discerning God’s Best series
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs
• Timeline: 1875–1876
• For fans of Misty M. Beller, Lacy Williams, and Linda Ford
Book One: Desire of My
Heart
Book Two: With All My
Heart
Companion Christmas
Novella: Stitched on My Heart
Book Three: Matters of
the Heart
Book Four: Healing of the
Heart
Book Five: Written on My
Heart
Book Six: Keeper of My
Heart - Coming
Soon
Prequel: Deep in My
Heart – available for free with newsletter
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