Denise Heising is a retired teacher, musician, and artist who began writing children’s books in 2025. Through her imprint, Forward Boldly Press, she creates family-centered stories that inspire moral courage, integrity, and compassion in young readers. Raised in the Midwest and now living near New Orleans in Mandeville, Louisiana, Denise draws creative inspiration from farmland traditions, bayou landscapes, and the steady rhythms of small-town community life.

Writing with her grandchildren in mind, Denise focuses on character-building storytelling that values honesty, accountability, and thoughtful problem-solving. Her books avoid wizardry and spell casting, choosing instead to highlight everyday bravery, forgiveness, and patience. Each story encourages children to gather the facts before reacting, practice kindness with backbone, and trust in community-centered principles that strengthen families across generations.