Holly Lisle was an acclaimed American writer known for her engaging novels across genres such as fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense. She was born on October 8, 1960, and sadly passed away on August 27, 2024.

Lisle began her professional writing career in 1991 with the publication of her first novel, Fire in the Mist, which won the Compton Crook Award for best first novel. Over the years, she published more than thirty novels, along with several comprehensive writing courses aimed at helping aspiring writers. Her dedication to the craft was evident in her e-book Mugging the Muse: Writing Fiction for Love And Money, as well as her novel-writing and revision courses like How to Think Sideways.

An advocate for writers, Lisle founded the Forward Motion Writers' Community website, offering invaluable resources and support for fellow writers.

She often spoke about her passion for words and storytelling, stating, "Writing is the best job on the planet… if you like that sort of thing." Lisle believed in making dreams come true, both her own and those of others, by inspiring and teaching writers how to improve and succeed in their craft.

Her ideal childhood, marked by foreign countries and exotic terrains, influenced her storytelling, adding rich, diverse elements to her work. Holly Lisle's legacy continues to inspire readers and writers around the world.