Discover the Next Generation of Christian Storytellers…
Featuring Hollis Wakefield
Hollis Wakefield buried herself in classic novels beginning at age 14. The unabridged editions of Frankenstein, The Count of Monte Cristo, and other classics held deep meaning which rooted her as she navigated growing into adulthood. Hollis now brings her own twist to the YA Fantasy genre through stories that combine the thoughtfulness of the classics with fast-paced adventures. On the rare occasion she’s not writing, Hollis can be found wrapped in her tortilla blanket while studying philosophy and politics. Or she’s whisking herself to a bygone era through 1800s music on her piano and violin.
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About Her Short Story
The Rose-Tinted Glasses by Hollis Wakefield
Last year, Hurley Bragan’s best friend left him saddled with debt and trapped in servitude to a greedy merchant. Only Hurley’s magical rose-tinted glasses, which make reminders of pain invisible, helped him bear the betrayal. With one last day left to pay off the debt, Hurley and his talking seagull find another job in the harbor. But seemingly invisible objects block Hurley’s steps. And the very ship his friend sailed away on arrives in port. Faced with either failure or confronting his buried pain, Hurley is forced to ask the question: How can we heal from things that hurt?
Her Accomplishments
- Drafted six full-length novels, including a 70k word novel in just 21 days.
- Received a full-length manuscript assessment.
- Implemented multiple professional-level line edits from a mentor.
- Attended Write to Publish 2023, C.S. Lewis Writer’s Conference 2024, and The Author Conservatory Conference 2024.
- Created weekly Instagram content for a client which reached over 13k accounts in just 90 days.
- Built an email list of 130 subscribers in the first month of launch.
- Wrote and published over 20 interview-style articles for a business client.
- Delivered in-depth mentorship to two young writers upon request, including monthly developmental feedback and one manuscript assessment.
Meet the 11 other authors in the anthology!
sydney
o'rear
avery
heisey
johanna
anaya
abigail g.
Smith
naomi
sowell
lillianna
joy
Ella
Webb
Sam
Matos
sydney
leeson
Anna
Galicinski
Cristiana
Moyer
Support the next generation of writers
100% of the proceeds from this anthology go toward helping up-and-coming writers attend writing conferences where they can pitch their work to agents and publishers.
About the Author Conservatory
Conservatory, noun: “A school specializing in one of the fine arts.”
The Author Conservatory is an online apprenticeship-modeled program that teaches students the writing & business skills they need to get published and support themselves financially. The Voices of the Future anthology features short stories from nine of our 2024 graduates.
