Gill Hollands

Gill wrote her first book when she was a teenager, and has enjoyed writing most of her life, as well as being a voracious reader. Career and family got the in the way of her writing for a while. Redundancy was the catalyst that sent her back to creative writing classes, to find that spark again. In the last few years, she has had short stories published in magazines and been placed in competitions at the Winchester Writer's Festival. She is an active member of the Hampshire Writer's Society.

Credentials

Gill Hollands in 60 seconds

When did you start writing?

2004 Southampton, Hampshire.

What do you love about short stories?

It's a jump from reality into a puddle; you never know how deep it is, where it will lead you, or whether the stains will come out.

Do you write in other forms?

Currently writing two novels. I enjoy poetry, flash fiction and short stories.

What distracts you from writing?

Sadly, the need to work and my forays into art.

Outside of writing, what are your other passions?

Travel, swimming, art, sci-fi/fantasy movies and books.

What is your favourite book?

Dragonriders of Pern.

Who are your favourite writers?

Robin Hobb, Anne McCaffery and Isaac Asimov.

Where is your dream location?

Carmel, California.

What one item would you put into Room 101?

Judgemental attitudes/closed minds.

Do you have any advice for new writers?

Never give up.