Summer Gem-Gabrielle Meyer: What Happens When Our Dreams Shape Our Heart

Ever have a dream that seems to take much longer than you expected?

It's easy to wonder if you've missed your opportunity, but God often uses the waiting to shape our hearts, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for something greater than we imagined.

In this Gem from the Archives from 2024, bestselling author Gabrielle Meyer shares how her lifelong love of history and reading eventually grew into a writing career. Along the way, she faced rejection, criticism, and seasons of waiting, but the encouragement of faithful people in her life—and God's perfect timing—helped her continue pursuing the calling He had placed on her heart.

Gabrielle also shares the inspiration behind the first novel in her beloved Timeless series, where history, faith, and unforgettable characters come together in stories that remind us God is always at work across every generation.

Since this conversation was originally recorded, the Timeless series has grown to seven books, with another installment on the way. Gabrielle has also recently released To Dance with a Duke, with To Educate an Earl scheduled for release in October 2026.

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Gabrielle's books for the first time, this conversation is a wonderful reminder that God is faithful to fulfill His purposes in His timing.

About Gabrielle Meyer

Gabrielle Meyer lives on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As a former employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she developed a deep love for Minnesota's rich history, which inspires both her historical and contemporary novels. The Mississippi River serves as a constant source of inspiration, and readers will find a river flowing through each of her stories. When she's not writing, Gabrielle enjoys homeschooling her children, cheering them on at sporting and theatrical events, and gathering family and friends around her table.

Connect with Gabrielle at https://gabriellemeyer.com/ .

In This Episode:
Trusting God's timing through seasons of waiting
Persevering through rejection and criticism
Using the gifts God has given you to bless others

If this episode encourages you, share it with a friend who may need the reminder that God is still writing their story—even in the waiting.

Because God has placed something precious in every woman's heart.