Hi everybody, my friends call me Holly, but I go by M. Holladay Brantley when it comes to my writing life. I graduated from NC State University’s MFA Creative Writing program with a concentration in fiction. I’ve had some stories published and I’ve won some awards, which you can see on the “Publications & Awards” section of this website, so I’ll get into the more interesting stuff about me on this page.
These days, I’m teaching English at a local community college and really loving it. Besides helping me grow in my writing, my MFA program also encouraged my passion for teaching, which I’ll always be grateful for.
There’s a lot of things I want to write, and I’m working on getting back on that. I’ve decided pretending like I have it all together is kind of boring, so if you want to see me struggle my way back into loving writing, check out my blog. I’ve also decided I’m not going to sweet getting back into writing either. I’m wondering if that’s the trick…or maybe since I’m 25 now and my prefrontal cortex has developed, I’ve just matured. Either way.
When I’m not teaching or like, doing what you have to do to stay alive (i.e., cooking, laundry, going to the grocery store), I like to hang out with my husband, watch 90 Day Fiance, listen to audiobooks, explore outside, and spend time with family. I’ve decided I’m kind of boring, and that I kind of love that about myself.