Laura McHale Holland

Stories to enliven, engage, empower

I'm inspired by the many forms creativity can take—whether it's a neighbor's flower garden resplendent with colors, textures and shapes, or an iPhone in hand connecting friends across the globe. I am particularly drawn to the magic of language, how just a few words can evoke laughter or tears, curiosity, rage or solace.

This love of language has led me to become a writer and storyteller. I'm the author of a childhood memoir, Reversible Skirt, which won a silver medal in the 2011 Readers Favorite book awards, and the flash fiction collection, The Ice Cream Vendor's Song. I love the transformative effect memoirs can have on both writers and readers. I also love the way flash fiction can pack entire universes into a few lines of text.

To learn more about my writing, you can check out the interview and reviews below; subscribe to my newsletter; visit my blog, where you can leave comments and sign up for updates; and explore the other pages here. I hope you enjoy my work. If you have questions or comments, just send me a note via the contact form. I look forward to hearing from you.