November 2025
I could talk about the gloominess of the month. The weather. Daylight Savings. The beautiful mess in the yard. But that’s too predictable. Instead, here are a couple of fun pictures for you. 🍃 🍁 🍂
Available 12/18/2025
An Echo of Courage
Columbia River Saga Book Two
Can courage rise in the midst of pain?
Hope endure when healing feels far away?
The Columbia River, 1885
After a devastating accident, Pauel Oman faces constant pain and an uncertain future. Once the dependable one, he now wonders if his life holds any meaning. Yet through his sister’s stubborn care, his best friend’s sharp humor, and the steady presence of a wolf named Essa—whose calm strength feels sent from above—light and hope begin to return. Pauel learns that courage is not found in grand heroics, but in the daily choice to believe again.
Far downriver in Mud Town, Penelope dreams of a life beyond hardship. When a blue-eyed Swedish immigrant shows her a rare kindness, a fragile spark of faith awakens. But as the shadows of her past close in, she must flee upriver—sick and afraid, but never alone—guided by unexpected companions and a silent wolf with an ancient story leading her toward the man who already captured her heart.
When their paths collide on the wild banks of the Columbia River and Penny’s shadows are not far behind, will courage be enough to carry them through?
A faith-filled tale of healing, redemption, and enduring love along the mighty Columbia River.
But until then here’s a sneak peak of the cover… 🤫
The cover is everything that I wanted. Sometime I’ll tell you the story, but for now, know that my cousin is THE artist. I don’t even know how he takes my ridiculous ideas and turns them into art. He says I’m not frustrating to work with, but… I don’t believe him. 🤷🏻♀️
I canNOT wait to see this in print.
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An Echo of Courage is Book Two of The Columbia River Saga—
Family forged. Cultures united. Dreams reclaimed.
Where rugged cliffs meet roaring waters, one unlikely family stakes its claim. Guided by faith and the legacy of those who came before, they must hold fast to love, hope, and each other.
Book One note… 🗒️
If you haven’t read A Father’s Dream, or know someone else who would love it, click below to visit Amazon.
A young Swedish immigrant determined to survive.
A mountain guide haunted by his past.
In the Pacific Northwest, their lives collide in a faith-filled historical romance of courage, forgiveness, and second chances.
One more reminder ✔️
If you’ve already read and loved A Father’s Dream, check out The Book Worm: Christmas Edition for other great faith-based reads for the book lovers on your Christmas list.
Or for yourself, of course. ❤️
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Finally, thank you. Thank you for your support over the years, for reading my books and for encouraging me to keep writing. Many of you have been with me from the beginning. A BIG shout out to you… Thank you!
A closing thought (or just the scene running through my head at the time I write this)…
A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day.
An hour of wolves and shattered shields when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day!
Today we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you stand, men of the west!
-Aragon, son of Arathorn, King of Gondor 👑
Heidi xoxo
Oooo, I’m excited for your next release…..with this evocative cover. I’ve just met Pauel as he’s arrived at the homestead, so I’m anticipating his story. And a wolf! This summer, my husband and I had a chance encounter in Yellowstone NP with a pair of playful and curious young wolves. Such personalities! An Echo of Courage is on my list!
Awww thanks Sherida! I’m excited too, thanks for sharing in my excitement. And playful wild wolves sounds amazing and a bit scary! 🫣
God bless your writing, Heidi! You have a gift. 💖
Awww thank you Shawna! Twice today, you’ve encouraged me. 😉