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I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams…
W.B. Yeats
The Cost of Art Under Conservative Control
I grew up in an extremely religious, conservative home. I know exactly what "art" through a conservative lens looks like—everything is off limits unless it serves the sole purpose of "glorifying God." [...]
Star-Crossed Stories
It's February, and this month, I'm featuring Star-Crossed Stories! Why? Valentine's Day. Duh. But anyway, I'm deep in the midst of writing a new book that I can't stop gushing about that [...]
The Literary Genius of “Willow”
There is an undeniable magic in words when they flow with the rhythm of emotion, when they weave imagery so vivid it feels like you’re standing in the heart of the story. [...]
The Power of Writing Sprints: Why Joining Forces with Other Writers Can Boost Your Creativity
Writing is often thought of as a solitary act—just you, your thoughts, and a blank page. But what if the secret to writing better, faster, and more consistently wasn’t isolation, but connection? [...]
NEW: Sprint & Quill Sunday on BlueSky
Welcome to #Sprint&QuillSunday: A New Weekly Writing Event for All Writers! When: Every Sunday at 11 am CT, 1 pm CT, and 3 pm CT (Hosted by Holly @Writerish-Girl on BlueSky) Writing [...]
The Winter Star (Full, All Three Parts) by Holly Millward
Part One: The Watcher I am nameless in the ancient expanse of space, drifting out of time amidst the planets. I was there when these stars first burned into being, their [...]
The Winter Star (Advent Calendar Story Train) by Holly Millward
Welcome to the Advent Calendar Story Train, where you can read through 24 stories under the theme Surprise. Part One: The Watcher I am nameless in the ancient expanse of space, [...]
Are Books “Political?”
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Rise of the Dullahan
Happy Halloween! Please enjoy this excerpt from my upcoming new novel, The Dullahan's Delight. Play audio version below or keep scrolling to read the digital version. https://youtu.be/UDFauGEJtI4 The earth beneath me [...]