AUTHOR | archaeologist | advocate
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V. S. Holmes is an international bestselling author. They created the BLOOD OF TITANS series and the NEL BENTLY BOOKS. Smoke and Rain, the first book in their fantasy quartet, won New Apple Literary's Excellence in Independent Publishing Award in 2015 and a Literary Titan Gold in 2020. Travelers is also included in the Peregrine Moon Lander mission as part of the Writers on the Moon Time Capsule. In addition, they have published short fiction in several anthologies.
As a disabled and non-binary human, they work as an advocate and educator for representation in SFF worlds. When not writing, they work as a contract archaeologist throughout the northeastern U.S. They live with their spouse, a fellow archaeologist, their dog Rory, and own too many books.
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f. a. q.
have a question not answered below? feel free to email me!
When is the next book coming out?
I don't like announcing too far in advance, since there are so many moving parts. If you're one of my Explorers, you'll be the first to know release dates as well as get peeks at cover art. Otherwise, check my News or series pages for tentative dates!
Is Blood of Titans done after Blood and Mercy?
As a series, yes, Reforged will be done, but I'm revisiting the world with at least four more installments which take place after Restored in the timeline. Rest assured some familiar characters will be making appearances.
How many books are in Nel Bently?
In the series itself, there will be six, however I'm not ready to close the door on returning to Nel's world, and have several spin-offs and stand-alones planned.
Will your books be in Audio?
Yes! Smoke and Rain already is, and though I don't have recording or release dates yet, both Disciples and Lightning and Flames are currently in production!
Where can I buy a paperback?
Paperbacks are available through Amazon and Ingram (if you're a retailer) and can be ordered by your local bookstore (support your local businesses!) And of course, you can always stop by a signing or convention if I'm in your area to get your copy signed! You can also order signed paperbacks here.
How does archaeology affect your writing?
If we're being honest--time! But the people I meet and the culture around searching for the truth deeply affects my work and how I write.
Are the events on your site the only ones you're doing this year?
Due to the impacts of COVID19 my schedule is subject to change. Thanks for understanding!
Not necessarily! Those are just the confirmed events. If there's one you think I'd enjoy, feel free to let me know and I'll do my best. If you're looking to book me for an interview or workshop, contact Mickey at mickey.creativeedge (at) gmail (dot) com.
Where do you live?
I live in central New England in the United States.
What are your favorite things?
I'm a huge coffee fan, and I adore plants and bones and natural curiosities.
Why do you use "they/them" in your bios?
Because those are my pronouns! If you check out my bios you'll see that I'm queer. Like many nonbinary trans people, I use they/them as my pronouns. A quick Google will tell you all about queer history and the various gender neutral pronouns people have used over the last several hundred (or thousand) years.
Can you visit my school/library/bookstore?
I'd love to, but I'm often on deadline. Please email my publicist mickey.creativeedge (at) gmail (dot) com and ask!
I don't like announcing too far in advance, since there are so many moving parts. If you're one of my Explorers, you'll be the first to know release dates as well as get peeks at cover art. Otherwise, check my News or series pages for tentative dates!
Is Blood of Titans done after Blood and Mercy?
As a series, yes, Reforged will be done, but I'm revisiting the world with at least four more installments which take place after Restored in the timeline. Rest assured some familiar characters will be making appearances.
How many books are in Nel Bently?
In the series itself, there will be six, however I'm not ready to close the door on returning to Nel's world, and have several spin-offs and stand-alones planned.
Will your books be in Audio?
Yes! Smoke and Rain already is, and though I don't have recording or release dates yet, both Disciples and Lightning and Flames are currently in production!
Where can I buy a paperback?
Paperbacks are available through Amazon and Ingram (if you're a retailer) and can be ordered by your local bookstore (support your local businesses!) And of course, you can always stop by a signing or convention if I'm in your area to get your copy signed! You can also order signed paperbacks here.
How does archaeology affect your writing?
If we're being honest--time! But the people I meet and the culture around searching for the truth deeply affects my work and how I write.
Are the events on your site the only ones you're doing this year?
Due to the impacts of COVID19 my schedule is subject to change. Thanks for understanding!
Not necessarily! Those are just the confirmed events. If there's one you think I'd enjoy, feel free to let me know and I'll do my best. If you're looking to book me for an interview or workshop, contact Mickey at mickey.creativeedge (at) gmail (dot) com.
Where do you live?
I live in central New England in the United States.
What are your favorite things?
I'm a huge coffee fan, and I adore plants and bones and natural curiosities.
Why do you use "they/them" in your bios?
Because those are my pronouns! If you check out my bios you'll see that I'm queer. Like many nonbinary trans people, I use they/them as my pronouns. A quick Google will tell you all about queer history and the various gender neutral pronouns people have used over the last several hundred (or thousand) years.
Can you visit my school/library/bookstore?
I'd love to, but I'm often on deadline. Please email my publicist mickey.creativeedge (at) gmail (dot) com and ask!