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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 33 MIN

The Story Behind Desire of My Heart with Heidi Gray McGill

from Your Best Writing Life · host Linda Goldfarb

What did you think of this episode?Are you searching for the best formula to complete your God-driven calling? You’re not alone. Get ready to hear today’s story behind the story with Heidi Gray McGill. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, we continue a new addition to Your Best Writing Life with The Story Behind the Stories series.My industry expert Heidi Gray McGill is a Christian fiction author, speaker, and retired ESL director who began writing in 2020 out of obedience, not ambition. Legally blind and fueled by purpose, she writes stories that leave readers desiring Christ without realizing the journey they just took. She and her husband of 35 years live near Charlotte, NC, where two daughters and three grandsons keep life full and loud.Tell us the story behind Desire of My Heart - Historical Christian Romance. 1) Obedience Over Ambition2) Sharing Faith Without a Formula3) Building the Craft Without a Foundation4) Know Your Purpose Before You Write a Word5) One Book Became a Mission Field Writer’s Tips.Tip 1: Read Widely and IntentionallyTip 2: Be Teachable and Treat Learning as Part of the WorkTip 3: Know Your Purpose Before You Write a Single Word SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://heidigraymcgill.com/Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/heidigraymcgillInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AuthorHeidiGrayMcGill/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorHeidiGrayMcGillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorheidigraymcgill/?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HeidiGrayMcGillGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20851872.Heidi_Gray_McGillBookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/heidi-gray-mcgill?follow=trueBOOK LINKS:Heidi’s Books (Website) https://heidigraymcgill.com/my-books/Discerning God’s Best — Series Page https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XWD3ZZ6Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast

What did you think of this episode? Are you searching for the best formula to complete your God-driven calling? You’re not alone. Get ready to hear today’s story behind the story with Heidi Gray McGill. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel ...

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