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MagpieRoost posted an update 3 days, 22 hours ago

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J.A. Marlow wrote a new post 1 month ago

In Remembrance of Holly Lisle: Writer, Teacher, and Inspiration It is with great sadness that I share the news of…
- BonnieRS replied 1 month ago
  
  I’m so sorry to hear this. She was a beacon of writing hope for me, as for so many others, for many years.
- joncwriter replied 1 month ago
  
  My condolences to Holly and her friends and family. I was a member here back in (I think) the late 90s-early 00s when I was writing my first SF novel, and Forward Motion welcomed me in with open arms, including Holly herself. I learned so much in the time I spent here, and I’m glad to say that that wonky little novel turned into a self-published trilogy and the start of a self-publishing career. And on top of all that, I do in fact still pay it forward by going to cons to help those just starting out. Holly was such a great inspiration in that respect and she will be missed.
- djmills replied 1 month ago
  
  The news was so sad.
  I am thankful Holly touched so many lives with her writing and teaching.
  I have all her writing courses to read through again and again to learn something new to add to my stories.
  And I can reread Holly’s novels and keep in touch with other writers on her forum and here.
- zette replied 1 month ago
  
  I have spent several days trying to find the right words to say. Holly and I knew each other since 1992 when I started her Writer’s Digest class. From her first note to me to her last, Holly was unwaveringly kind and helpful. I followed her to online sites and created her first personal site.
  
  Holly did two things very well: she wrote wonderful books and helped people take their writing to higher levels. Those of us who worked with her are better for it.
  
  I miss Holly. I always looked forward to her new books. I checked constantly for new notes. This is a loss I cannot begin to express.
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BonnieRS replied 1 month ago

I’m so sorry to hear this. She was a beacon of writing hope for me, as for so many others, for many years.
joncwriter replied 1 month ago

My condolences to Holly and her friends and family. I was a member here back in (I think) the late 90s-early 00s when I was writing my first SF novel, and Forward Motion welcomed me in with open arms, including Holly herself. I learned so much in the time I spent here, and I’m glad to say that that wonky little novel turned into a self-published trilogy and the start of a self-publishing career. And on top of all that, I do in fact still pay it forward by going to cons to help those just starting out. Holly was such a great inspiration in that respect and she will be missed.
djmills replied 1 month ago

The news was so sad.
I am thankful Holly touched so many lives with her writing and teaching.
I have all her writing courses to read through again and again to learn something new to add to my stories.
And I can reread Holly’s novels and keep in touch with other writers on her forum and here.
zette replied 1 month ago

I have spent several days trying to find the right words to say. Holly and I knew each other since 1992 when I started her Writer’s Digest class. From her first note to me to her last, Holly was unwaveringly kind and helpful. I followed her to online sites and created her first personal site.

Holly did two things very well: she wrote wonderful books and helped people take their writing to higher levels. Those of us who worked with her are better for it.

I miss Holly. I always looked forward to her new books. I checked constantly for new notes. This is a loss I cannot begin to express.