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San francisco review gives 5 stars

3/29/2020

"As the fantasy expands, so does the author’s finesse. Again, the atmosphere surrounding Holmes’ saga is mesmerizing, enhancing the credibility of this fantasy tale. And that quality – related in eloquent and imaginative prose – suffuses every aspect of this installment. Holmes’s central heroine Alea grows in stature here, and she is accompanied by the cast of characters who have become credible even in their fantasy-imposed origins.

Following this fantasy experience is addictive and thoroughly satisfying. Volume 4 awaits. Very highly recommended
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- Grady Harp, San Francisco Review of Books

arm cast podcast with armand

3/27/2020

I had a great time speaking with Armand Rosamilia, host of the amazing Arm Cast: Dead Sexy Podcast! We talked routine during Covid19, my writing process, and representation. You can listen down below, or hop over to the Arm Cast site to hear all the episodes.

Indigenous Rights and Teenage Activism with Alexa Blyan

3/25/2020

I had the privilege of speaking with activist Alexa Blyan on her activism for her indigenous community, her future, and the divide between community-based and global change.
Be sure to follow her amazing journey and start your own path of allyship!

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5 stars to lightning and flames

3/22/2020

"The atmosphere surrounding this saga is intoxicatingly real, despite the knowledge that this is a fantasy fiction....While some readers may fear the plethora of strange names, in Holmes’ skilled hands the verbiage becomes additive and thoroughly important

This REFORGED volume elevates the reader even more, adding to the obvious stature of V.S. Holmes’ literary presence. Very Highly recommended...read more"

- Grady Harp, The San Francisco Review of Books

Quarantine Sales!

3/20/2020

Well what a world we're living in lately! I hope you all are staying inside if able, to help protect us vulnerable people, or doing your part to serve your community. For those of us who need an escape or entertainment, Amphibian Press dropped the price of the first-in-series and all their anthologies to .99 through the end of April! You can pick up your copy of mine below (just click the covers). Two are also available as Review Copies via StoryOrigin as well, if you'd like to review either or both! Travelers is also available in audio, and the podcast I host is free as always, if you prefer to listen.

Wash your hands, stay at home if you can, and take good care,

-V

Imaginary Borders and Changing Warfare with BBC Foreign Correspondent

3/18/2020

I discussed cultures that withstand changing borders, and how warfare has developed with the advent of the internet and remote missiles with thriller author and BBC Foreign Correspondent Humphrey Hawksley.

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review of smoke and rain in sfrb

3/15/2020

"Opening with a calendar image from this ‘other place and time’ and maps of the fantasy world and of Vielrona and Ceir Athrolan, Holmes weaves a tapestry of the forthcoming events with the skill of a thaumaturge....

In that seductive opening few lines so much of the nidus of this fantasy tale is hinted...Wade deeply into these waters for a fine curtain raiser for REFORGED. V.S. Holmes quite simply demonstrates that she is an artist of significance...read more"

- Grady Harp, The San Francisco Review of Books

Nel's going to bootcamp!

3/14/2020

Today marks the first week in the Novel Bootcamp course I've joined. It's taught by my good friend and fellow Starsedge author Cameron J Quinn, under her romance pen name, Angela Breen.

It's an intensive outlining and drafting strategy that I'm really looking forward to exploring while I draft the fourth Nel Bently Book, Heretics. I'll be sharing progress with my Explorers and via Instagram so be sure you're signed up and following to catch the updates!

For now, I'll leave you with Week One's project: the Logline

"A hot-tempered archaeologist is forced to work with her best friend’s murderers to save her only family--and Earth itself--from an unknown and calculating new adversary."

-V

Massive Scopes and Mother of Rebellions with B. K. Boes

3/11/2020

Newest podcast episode is up! I spoke with fellow epic fantasy author B. K. Boes about rebellion, writing on a massive scale, and pantsing vs. plotting!

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Upper valley comic expo!

3/10/2020

I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be a special guest at this year's Upper Valley Comic Expo!, hosted by the amazing team over at Sci-fi Saturday Night. It takes place in Lebanon, NH on Oct 10th at the lovely Fireside Inn--we've stayed there for a few digging projects and I don't know what's better, the indoor garden restaurant or the massage chairs in the rooms....

While there, I'll also be launching the fourth of the Nel Bently Books, Heretics. If you're one of my Explorers, stay tuned for some great exclusive offers if you're able to attend!

-V