Whether she is penning a memoir or novel, editing an anthology, writing flash fiction, or telling stories live, Laura McHale Holland's aim as an artist is to stir people's emotions and find hope in unlikely places. She thrives on following her imagination wherever it leads and encouraging others to do the same. Very much inspired by the tremendous freedom and creativity found in today's independent publishing community, Laura formed a tiny publishing company through which she has published several award-winning books. Laura's stories have also appeared in such publications as NorthBay biz magazine, the Noe Valley Voice, Every Day Fiction Three, Wisdom Has a Voice, My Gutsy Story, Every Day Fiction, And the Beat Goes On, and several Vintage Voices anthologies. Her one-act play Are You Ready?was produced by Sixth Street Playhouse and Redwood Writers, as well as shortlisted for the Short+Sweet Sydney 2015 festival. Another one-act play, You'll Be Sorry, was produced in 2016 by Friends of the Guerneville Library's Readers Theater. And her most recent play, Bankrupt, was produced by Off the Page Readers Theater in 2019. An avid fan of story performance, Laura also enjoys freeing stories from the printed (or digital) page. In all of her work, she strives to illuminate hidden truths and inspire kindred souls to pursue their creative dreams.