I read the news today, oh boy

Today I learned that the amazing, wonderful author and my writing mentor, Holly Lisle, passed away back in August.

Holly is the reason my books are published. Every class of hers I’ve taken (almost all of them), every scrap of wisdom and experience she provided on her site and the forums, and even a one-on-one video call with her to discuss some ideas I had–all of it has led me to where I am today. To say I wouldn’t be a published author without her is such a massive understatement, it’s almost funny.

She will be sorely missed, but will live on through us, the many students and fellow authors she touched throughout her life.