An update

On Tuesday, I made A Father’s Dream free for two days. My goal was simply this: to get my name out there prior to my new release in December.

Being an indie author has many benefits (I keep complete control of my work, make my own decisions, and my own timeline), but it means that I am completely responsible for marketing myself.

If you know me, you know that talking about myself is not something I do. At all. Don’t like it. Don’t want to. Sometimes, I can’t even do it when asked. It’s just not me, not who I am.

But I can sit next to someone and get their whole life story, have them in tears, and spend some time in prayer together within about an hour. I believe my daughter has a similar gift.

And honestly, it’s not an easy one, it means we feel… for everyone.

Anyway, introverted me finds it very hard to say- here’s my book, read it. Have you read my book? Would you follow along with my journey? Would you write me a review?

Okay, get to the point, Heidi. My point is this: today, I am completely humbled.

A Father’s Dream was downloaded 566 times. 566!!!!

Many of those downloads will remain in a long list of TBR, I get it. But some have already responded with stars and reviews. I am thankful for each one.

And now I wait, and trust that many of the others will come through for me as well. In time.

But even bigger than that, I know that I planted a seed. A Father’s Dream has a message of hope, encouragement, a story of redemption.

Long ago, I decided that my life and my presence would always be positive and uplifting. That I would never walk past someone without smiling or sharing love in some way. Even in my writing, I want to share the love of my Father in heaven. Even if I don’t state it like that, I’m thinking it.

I’ll admit, I am not perfect at this. Not even close. But I try. Then I make a mess and try again. And again.

Ever feel like the world is dark and sad and there’s no way to help? Of course you do. Because it is.

But we can make a difference. One smile. One kind word. One hour spent listening to someone. One prayer. One person at a time (or maybe through 566 downloads???).

This is a long note to say thank you. You all have brought this shy little introvert JOY (and honestly a bit of shock).

May you remember today that you are loved. No matter what. All of the time.
Heidi xoxo

PS. Oh, and would you please follow along, leave me and a review?

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

A funny selfie for your viewing pleasure. I cannot figure out selfies btw. Go ahead and laugh. But hey this is a great Irish pub in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Can’t remember the name, but I’m sure there’s only 1!