Heather Greer, Author
Living Faith, One Story at a Time
I’m delighted to interview contemporary Christian author and speaker Heather Greer—a woman whose heart shines through everything she creates. Whether she’s crafting a tender Christian romance, writing a thoughtful devotional, or encouraging readers on her blog, Heather pours her passion into helping others live out their faith in the ordinary, everyday moments.
Heather is the author of several uplifting titles, including Faith’s Journey, Relentless Love, Grasping Hope, Cake That!, Love in the Squared Circle, Window of Opportunity, and her nonfiction guide for writers, You Write You: Freedom for the God-Designed Writer in You. Her stories explore faith in life’s messy places—redemption, community, and the power of love—with a warmth and accessibility that welcomes readers in.
Now she adds a new chapter to her publishing journey with her upcoming women’s fiction novel, Hope Even After—a story of addiction, healing, and hope—available in paperback, eBook, and through Kindle Unlimited on February 17, 2026.
KP – I first met Heather at ScrivCon 2024 and again in 2025, and one session in particular has stayed with me: her inspiring talk, “Ditching Discouragement.” She opened with the simple truth that discouragement pierces our hearts—a reminder that resonates not only with new authors like me, but with anyone brave enough to step outside their comfort zone and pursue the unknown. She urged us to practice soul care, remain teachable, and celebrate victories, big or small. Her words continue to shape me.
Welcome, Heather Greer!
About The Book
KP - What inspired you to write Hope Even After, and how did the idea first take shape?
HG - Talk of addiction in churches is traditionally limited to sharing a prayer request for unnamed loved ones. But the truth is, addictions are in the church. Drugs, alcohol, and sexual addictions including pornography have, according to studies affected high percentages of families in our churches. But with so many people struggling (and you can’t always tell the people who are), we don’t talk about addictions. Shame and fear of judgment keep us struggling in silence instead of breaking footholds of temptation by letting light into the dark places.
Hope Even After is my way of opening up a conversation. I’ve seen other stories where the character comes to Jesus, and then it’s happily ever after. But that isn’t often the case, at least not in that fairy-tale, everything is sorted out kind of way.
Recovering addicts continue struggling. But they aren’t without hope of freedom. They aren’t unworthy of love. The road just looks different for them and those who walk beside them in friendship or even romantic relationships. And those in any kind of relationship with a person in recovery has a harder road too. There’s a lot to learn about what is helpful, how to set boundaries, and who and what to put their faith in.
Through Luke and Daisy’s story, I pray a door for discussion is opened and that people find healing, strength, and hope.
KP - Are any of your characters inspired by real people in your life?
HG - While none of the characters are specific people and the specific events in the book are from my imagination, the struggles, doubts, and fears faced in the story are some that I’ve had personal experience with in one way or another throughout the years. And working with youth for all my adult like and being married to someone in the drug and alcohol abuse counseling field, I’ve seen and heard the successes and failures many times.
KP - Which part of the book was the most challenging to write, and why?
HG - I think writing Luke was one of the hardest parts. Not because I didn’t like him. But because I wanted the reader to connect to him. It would be easy to make him a villain because his addiction leads to some questionable choices. But his addiction isn’t him. I wanted the reader to see the things Daisy loves about him. I wanted them to see beyond his addiction to the person God created him to be. Not to excuse his choices and behaviors but to see him as loved by God and as worthy of redemption as the rest of us. Because none of us are worthy, not even in relation to others, but God offers it anyway.
With Luke, I had to balance that truth with showing some hard realities of addiction and recovery. Not easy, but I pray I’ve done Luke justice.
Writing Process & Craft
KP - Please describe your writing process. Do you outline extensively (plotter) or discover as you go (pantser)?
HG - I write best when I’m not on an outline. I believe there are ways to craft strong characters and water-tight plotlines while still honoring the way God created me to write. That being said, I have what my writer friends have lovingly named “the murder board” to track details as they happen in my stories. It’s a giant dry erase board on wheels, like the ones in police dramas. As events take place or as I learn more about my characters, that information goes on my murder board to keep important facts in front of me as the story continues.
KP - How do you handle writer’s block or creative slowdowns?
HG - I write to music. I have playlists for each book I write. Each one is carefully filled with songs that fit the mood of the story I’m writing. I also display inspirational items in my work area. Like right now, I’m working on a contemporary Wizard of Oz retelling. So, around my office I have Wizard of Oz memorabilia and a playlist that includes the soundtrack.
KP - Are there any writers or books that shape your style?
HG - I’d love to say I write in the style of Kristen Heitzmann. She’s my favorite. But I don’t. I can be inspired by her writing and want to write as beautifully and with excellence like her without needing to sound like her. I don’t need to be the next Kristen Heitzmann. God wants me to be Heather Greer. And I’m okay with that.
Looking Ahead
KP - What kinds of stories do you hope to keep telling?
HG - No matter the genre or subject matter, there is one thing I want in all my stories. I want them to go beyond entertainment (though I want that too) to challenge and encourage readers in their faith. That’s why my writing tagline is Living faith, one story at a time.
Learn More About Heather
For more information, please visit Heather’s website.