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Heidi Gray McGill

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Selah Award finalist Heidi Gray McGill writes award-winning Christian fiction that draws readers into stories of hope, grace, and redemption. Her Discerning God’s Best series brings the American frontier to life with historical richness and biblical truth, while her contemporary novels explore modern struggles with the same heartfelt honesty. Blindness has not limited Heidi’s vision but refined her focus, shaping the way she writes about resilience and faith. She lives near Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband of more than thirty years and treasures her role as Grammie to three energetic grandsons. Connect with Heidi and receive a free prequel at HeidiGrayMcGill.com.

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Heidi Gray McGill For years, I happily served as a Beta reader for a friend. Each time I reviewed one of her books, I realized I enjoyed the process of thinking through…moreFor years, I happily served as a Beta reader for a friend. Each time I reviewed one of her books, I realized I enjoyed the process of thinking through the details of whatever book I was engrossed in. I’d read to see if characters were compelling, sympathetic, or someone I found myself rooting for. I envisioned the characters in my mind to see if they felt real and were three-dimensional, with distinct voices, flaws, and virtues.

I enjoy stories where the stakes are high enough or the tension throughout strong enough to make it a “page-turner.” And I always enjoy a hook at the end of each chapter or scene that makes me want to read more.

Because I enjoy travel, vivid descriptions “showing” a scene, make me use my senses to see it in my minds-eye.

I wondered, “Can I do this? Can I write the way I like to read?”

There was no “story” in my mind when I started. I weighed my options and chose 1858 Missouri as my setting. I picked this year because the railroad was not yet established in the west, keeping me to certain modes of transportation. Since Missouri was open territory back then, I was able to place my little towns wherever I wanted. I made my main character an orphan child so there would be less back story to consider, as far as her family was concerned. And I chose to create a character I could relate to, someone simple and plain.

In a way, I wrote my own story. Rachel, the main character, has a deep faith that doesn’t grow fully until she has been dealt some devastating heartaches. She struggles with depression and comes out on the other side gloriously new in mind and spirit. My favorite verse, 1 Samuel 1:18 is woven throughout my book.(less)
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Vision of My Heart: A Discerning God’s Best Series Review

One reader fell so deeply into Vision of My Heart that she wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Serafina and Connor. See why this reader review of the Discerning God’s Best series finale is convincing readers to pick up their copy today.

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"Sometimes . . . . loves grows in the most unexpected places and times. It's not always the heart pounding feeling you read about. Sometimes, it's just . . . right."

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"Interesting plot

This is the first book I have read in the series. It was very well written with life-like characters and an interesting plot. I would have been happier if a couple of loose ends were tied up though. I felt like I was left hanging. Sti" Read more of this review »
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Josephine’s Story left me wanting to know more. More about her, more about Jeremiah, more about the orphanage and the first arrivals. This is a sweet tale of unexpected love and grace (given and received)." Read more of this review »
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“He was telling her to live in the ‘yet’—that transitional time where she could grow and learn until He was ready to fulfill His will.”
― Heidi Gray McGill, Matters of the Heart

“Happiness is an outward expression of what is inside us and depends on our circumstances. Joy comes from changing what is inside us to see goodness in situations, no matter the circumstance.”
― Heidi Gray McGill

“God what he wanted rather than asking God to show him His will.”
― Heidi Gray McGill, With All My Heart

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“Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go they merely determine where you start.”
― Nido Qubein

“Happiness is an outward expression of what is inside us and depends on our circumstances. Joy comes from changing what is inside us to see goodness in situations, no matter the circumstance.”
― Heidi Gray McGill

“…he wondered if he could ever outrun himself.”
― Heidi Gray McGill, Matters of the Heart

“He’d heard more than once that freedom cost dearly. The war may be over, but there was no freedom for those now enslaved by their scars.”
― Heidi Gray McGill, Matters of the Heart

“Don't make a decision based on a season of life that will alter the rest of your life.”
― Heidi Gray McGill, Matters of the Heart

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