Welcome to another episode of A Baker’s Perspective Podcast! Today I am talking with Historical Fiction Author Heather Wood. We dive deep into faith topics, and honestly, I was just so encouraged by this chat. I hope you will be too!
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About Heather
Heather Wood grew up in the Chicago suburbs, loving history, classic literature, writing stories, and Civil War reenacting. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Bible/Theology from Appalachian Bible College, she settled in Virginia with her husband David. Her early passions fuel her writing today, although she spends most of her days now working to infuse her love for God and good literature into the hearts of her four children. You can find her online at www.heatherwoodauthor.com.
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Sowing Hope
Sowing Hope Author Heather Wood
Published by Woodmark Press
on September 16, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Christian / Romance / Historical, Fiction / Historical / General, Fiction / Religious, Fiction / Romance / Historical / American
Pages: 338
AmazonEncounter the True Story of Abolitionist Editor Elijah Lovejoy
Patrick Gallagher has done all he can-and it hasn't been enough. Now in his mid-thirties, he battles discouragement over his inability to make a difference in eradicating slavery. Longing to regain the hope and passion that once fueled his calling, Patrick sets out from his home in Maryland to meet his hero, Elijah Lovejoy, an anti-slavery editor in Missouri.
Anna Markland actively serves her community and those traveling on the Underground Railroad. But her efforts feel small when she is constantly beset by headaches that leave her prostrate for days on end. When the enigmatic Mr. Gallagher enters her life, she discovers his heart beats with the same dreams. Yet Anna knows they can never be more than friends, since her weakness would hinder him from reaching his potential as an abolitionist leader.
In the free states along his path, Patrick discovers that the Black and abolitionist communities are anything but free. Violent mobs, hateful rhetoric, and spineless politicians create a tinderbox of danger. What will he sacrifice for the cause he's devoted his life to-and will God finally use him to make the difference he longs to see in society?
