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If you didn’t know, I run two blogs: this writing-centered blog and a reading-centered blog at www.karinbeery.com. I’m usually very good about keeping the guest authors organized. Except for this year. I sent the wrong questions … again. I promise to be better next year. Until then, here’s Melissa Heiland!
What was your favorite picture book as a kid?
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
What was the first “real” book (with chapters and without pictures) you remember reading?
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
What was your most favorite book in high school?
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
What was your least favorite book in high school?
Moby Dick by Herman Melville
What was the last novel you read?
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
What was the last nonfiction book you read?
Prayers for My Teen by Mark Gregston
Which book lived up to the hype (from the past 1-2 years)?
Digital Body Language by Erica Dhawan
Which book do you love that needs more hype?
Prayers for My Teen by Mark Gregston
Next novel on your TBR (up to three).
Night Road by Kristin Hannah
True Colors by Kristin Hannah
Between Sisters by Kristin Hannah
Next nonfiction on your TBR (up to three).
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller
His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F. Jr. Harley
Jesus in Me by Anne Graham Lotz
Tell us about your newest release/upcoming release.
Each of the forty entries include a short and meaningful devotional, a prayer prompt, and journal space for writing—or even drawing—your thoughts. As you come before God each day, you will be affirmed in his love, care, and devotion. And as you finally let go of the lies of confusion and condemnation, these truths will set you free. It’s a resource to complement professional counseling that can be turned to not once but many times to be reminded of God’s care.
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
In addition to No Shame, Melissa has authored several works, including A Mother’s Journey (written for expectant mothers), A Mother’s Comfort (written for baby’s first year), and You Are Wonderful, Psalm 139 for children. (Available in English and Spanish)
Melissa Heiland holds a BA in Education from Wake Forest University and a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Central Missouri State University. She’s worked in pregnancy care ministry for over 25 years and has served as a full-time missionary with the International Mission Board since 2000. She is the Founder of Beautiful Feet International, an evangelical mission organization that plants international pregnancy centers in over 20 nations. She trains pregnancy center staff and volunteers worldwide. She received the 2014 EvanTell Matthew 4:19 award and the 2022 Heartbeat International Servant Leader award.
