“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
Colossians 3:23 KJV
HMRyan is an accomplished American poet and published author, best known for the “Healing Hearts: Welcome to a Journey in Time Through My Mind” collection, available on Amazon. With roots in both western New York and North Carolina, Heather has traveled extensively but now calls Yadkin Valley, North Carolina, home. Her life journey has been marked by resilience, faith, and a commitment to personal growth.
Heather’s professional background includes a successful career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA), specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. She was an active participant in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s until 2021, when health challenges prompted her retirement from healthcare yet renewed her calling to writing. Her passion for the written word began around age seven and has since become her primary element of creative expression and emotional healing.
Since 2023, Heather has published multiple works, including poetry and short stories, and continues to inspire readers seeking hope and healing. Her writing is influenced by renowned authors such as Virginia Woolf, Lisa Kleypas, Nicholas Sparks, and God, Himself. She enjoys exploring a variety of genres, with a particular fondness for fiction romance.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Heather is an avid hiker and finds immense inspiration in the beauty of nature, especially sunrises and sunsets. She cherishes moments shared with family and her two dogs, Casper and Leo. Her interests include gardening, collecting artwork—particularly pieces by Thomas Kincaid—and listening to worship or country music.
Heather’s approach to life is grounded in gratitude, faith, and a belief in the transformative power of resilience. Her journey—marked by overcoming adversity, embracing creativity, and serving others—continues to shape her perspective and her work. Heather remains dedicated to using her pain and emotional turmoil to heal broken souls around the world through God’s poetic words. Through life’s experiences and with her God-given talents, she continues to encourage and uplift others while healing within, herself.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
