Heidi M. Thomas grew up on a working ranch in eastern Montana, riding and gathering cattle for branding and shipping. Her parents taught her a love of books, and her grandmother rode bucking stock in rodeos. She followed her dream of writing, with a journalism degree from the University of Montana. Heidi is the author of the award-winning “Cowgirl Dreams” novel series and "Cowgirl Up: A History of Rodeo Women."

"Seeking the American Dream" and "Finding True Home" are based on her mother who emigrated from Germany after WWII. "Rescuing Samantha," "Rescuing Hope," and "Rescue Ranch Rising" continue the Moser family saga, with the great-granddaughter of Nettie, the original cowgirl character. "Goth-girl to Cowgirl," a WILLA Award Winner, is the rescue story from teen Electra’s point of view and how she heals with bonding and caring for horses.

Winning and Finalist Awards Heidi has won:
WILLA Literary award
Will Rogers Medallion Award
Book Excellence Award
Authors Show Award
Independent Press Award