Holly Schindler





Savanna...
1,631 books | 3,385 friends

Christi...
886 books | 1,729 friends

Jocelyn...
395 books | 1,312 friends

Bec ♥ L...
359 books | 700 friends

Heidi
873 books | 1,352 friends

Tom Upton
938 books | 6,234 friends

Jeff Erno
756 books | 749 friends

Isamlq
1,642 books | 316 friends

More friends…

Holly is following 11 people

Holly Schindler

Goodreads author profile


gender
female

website

genre

member since
October 2010


About this author

FORTHCOMING BOOKS: THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY (MG - Dial) and FERAL (YA - HarperCollins).

I dove headfirst into my writing pursuits after receiving my MA in English from Missouri (that’s pronounced Ma-zur-AH, for those of you not in the know) State University. After wearing out a mere half dozen keyboards (I’m completely serious) drafting enough manuscripts to form a pile that literally stretches from the floor to the ceiling of my office, I was ecstatic to release my debut novel, A Blue So Dark, with Flux. A Blue So Dark earned a starred review in Booklist, was named one of Booklist's Top 10 First Novels for Youth, received a silver medal from the ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards, and won a gold medal in the IPPYs. Playing H...more


The last time I embedded a video, it was visual (I wanted to show our unusual May snow). This time, I had to share the sounds of the Ozarks...

I've noticed lately that the birds here have been singing like crazy! (Even this short clip doesn't quite do their music justice.) Maybe they're all just glad it's finally started to look like spring...


...Having problems viewing the clip? You can watch it... read more »
0 comments
Twitter_icon  • 
Published on May 18, 2013 11:48
Average rating: 3.73 · 2,608 ratings · 408 reviews · 4 distinct works · Similar authors
Playing Hurt
3.72 of 5 stars 3.72 avg rating — 1,875 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
A Blue So Dark
3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 734 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions
Feral
0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings
The Junction of Sunshine an...
0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2013

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

Upcoming Events

No scheduled events. Add an event.

Holly's Recent Updates

Holly Schindler wrote a new blog post: JUST SINGIN'
The last time I embedded a video, it was visual (I wanted to show our unusual May snow). This time, I had to share the sounds of the Ozarks...I've... read more »
Holly Schindler is now following Zemira Warner's reviews
My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel  Harris
This is the first book I ever blurbed: “Fresh and funny, Harris’s detail-rich writing makes for a truly charming debut novel.”
Second Hand Heart by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Second Hand Heart
by Catherine Ryan Hyde (Goodreads Author)
Okay—I'm a big fan of Catherine Ryan Hyde. Talking huge. Enormous. They don't come any more devoted than me. And Second Hand Heart is my favorite of all of Hyde's books.

There's just something about this book. In the first place, it was my introductio...more
5025591 4106087
Holly Schindler became a fan of Goodreads Author Jessi Kirby and Goodreads Author Augusta Scattergood
The Knife and the Butterfly by Ashley Hope Pérez
I know from personal experience that writing a male voice can be a challenge for a female author, and I found Azael’s voice absolutely authentic and believable…so much so, I even wished I was back in his head during the portions of the book that were...more
Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood
Glory Be
by Augusta Scattergood (Goodreads Author)
A strong young protagonist and some lovely, detailed writing.
Don't Let Me Go by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Don't Let Me Go
by Catherine Ryan Hyde (Goodreads Author)
My favorite thread in the book was the idea that by getting outside of yourself and helping someone else, you're actually helping yourself.
Moonglass by Jessi Kirby
Moonglass
by Jessi Kirby (Goodreads Author)
read in June, 2011
What a perfect summer beach read! The sense of place in this book is incredibly real, vibrant...
More of Holly's books…
“The heart is a compass, steers us back to the thing we loved the most.”
Holly Schindler, Playing Hurt

“Sanity is a sonnet with a strict meter and rhyme scheme-and my mind is free verse.”
Holly Schindler, A Blue So Dark

“They say it's the woman's prerogative to change her mind. But that's wrong. Guys are the one who get to say, "You know what? I don't want to be with you after all." They get to say it after they've sucked all the sweetness out of you, just like those cheap, liquid filled wax candy things we used to get for Halloween. They leave you dried up, empty piece of wax, and head off to find somebody else who still has some sweetness inside.”
Holly Schindler, A Blue So Dark




Comments (showing 1-43)    post a comment »
dateUp_arrow    newest »

message 43: by Nicole

Nicole Thank you very much for the friendship, Holly! <3 ^__^


Tamara Rose Blodgett Thanks for the friendship, Holly~! :D


message 41: by Becca

Becca Thanks for your friend request! Your books look really heart warming...will have to check them out =D


message 40: by Cheryl

Cheryl Landmark Thanks for the friend request, Holly.


message 39: by Sangria

Sangria Thanks for your friendship, Holly! :D


message 38: by William

William O'Brien Hi- Just to let you know...
Peter: a Darkened Fairytale
AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW!!! DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER
http://www.authorhouse.co.uk/Bookstor...
Best wishes, William


Natalie Thanks for the add! Love the cover of your book. I entered the giveaway, crossing my fingers :0)
Natalie


message 36: by Karen

Karen Gammons Hey Holly, thanks for the friend request. Have a great night.
Karen


message 35: by Vicki

Vicki Keire Hi Holly!
I'm looking forward to checking out your books. I joke that I'm just a reader who runs out of books sometimes and has to write my own, so thanks for helping me feed the monkey :) ! Good luck with your Playing Hurt pre-launch operations,
Vicki Keire


message 34: by Rita

Rita Jett Thanks for the goodreads add, Holly!

Your site is great. Watched the vid, and now I MUST read your books. I think I'll be able to conact to 'A Blue So Dark' on a personal level because I deal with almost the exact issues the heroine does. And playing hurt seems like an equally interesting read. I don't usually read YA's, I mostly read and review historical romances for my blog, but I'll have to give your books a shot one day.

Looking forward to your feeds, and best of luck with everything!

-Rita


Harlequin Books Hello Holly, it is a pleasure to meet you.


message 32: by Raíla

Raíla Soares OH! Holly Schindler! Thank you so much for adding me as a friend! Playing Hurt is already on my TBR list. :)


Tarra (Twilight Book Junkie) Thanks 4 The Add =)


Tarra (Twilight Book Junkie) Thanks 4 The Add =)


message 29: by Bradley

Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

Dreamsbane of Tamalor


message 28: by Cheryl

Cheryl Thanks for the friend request!


Donald James Parker Thanks for the friend invitation. I'd be honored if you would check out my work at http://DonaldJamesParker.com . It would be an even bigger honor if you added one of my books to Schindler's list. :)
Take care and best of luck in your writing!
Donald


message 26: by P.Q.

P.Q. Glisson Hi Holly!
Thanks for accepting my friendship. :)
Please feel free to peruse my profile and check out my work.
Oh, you might also be interested in my debut novel, Her Sanctuary. It's getting great reviews.

Thanks again! Her Sanctuary


message 25: by Holly

Holly Schindler Katherine wrote: "thanks for the friend request :)"

Thanks for accepting, Katherine...happy holidays!


message 24: by Holly

Holly Schindler KIKA wrote: "LOL loved the "shameless plug" ;) It worked! I'm on my way to search for it now. :D Happy HOlidays!"

Fantastic, Kika! Enjoy...and best wishes for 2011...


Katherine thanks for the friend request :)


message 22: by KIKA

KIKA LOL loved the "shameless plug" ;) It worked! I'm on my way to search for it now. :D Happy HOlidays!


message 21: by William

William O'Brien Hi Holly - Thank you for your friendship.
Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date mid-late Jan.
Best wishes, William


message 20: by Holly

Holly Schindler Chelleyreads wrote: "hi holly! thanks for being my friend here on GR. i'm so excited for playing hurt :)"

I can't wait to get PLAYING HURT out there!


message 19: by Holly

Holly Schindler Leah wrote: "Hey Holly! Thanks for finding me on here! I read and loved A Blue So Dark and am looking forward to Playing Hurt!

L."


Thanks so much, Leah! Thrilled to hear you loved BLUE!


Chelleyreads (Michelle&Leslie's Book Picks) hi holly! thanks for being my friend here on GR. i'm so excited for playing hurt :)


message 17: by Leah

Leah Clifford Hey Holly! Thanks for finding me on here! I read and loved A Blue So Dark and am looking forward to Playing Hurt!

L.


message 16: by Holly

Holly Schindler Lost_for_words wrote: "Thanks for the friend request! :) Can't wait to read "A Blue So Dark". :)"

Hope you love it...


message 15: by Holly

Holly Schindler Kelly/yllektra wrote: "Thanks for adding me!!
I have "A Blue So Dark" in my TBR list already! :)"


Yay!


message 14: by Holly

Holly Schindler Sarah wrote: "Thanks for the add! C: I can't wait to read Playing Hurt and A Blue So Dark, they sound really good."

Can't wait for you to read 'em!


CorLostForWords Thanks for the friend request! :) Can't wait to read "A Blue So Dark". :)


Kelly/yllektra Thanks for adding me!!
I have "A Blue So Dark" in my TBR list already! :)


message 11: by Sarah

Sarah Thanks for the add! C: I can't wait to read Playing Hurt and A Blue So Dark, they sound really good.


message 10: by Holly

Holly Schindler Book Sp(l)ot wrote: "Thanks for the friends request, Holly--I loved, loved, loved A Blue So Dark (my review should be up soon) and I really cannot wait to read Playing Hurt!"

Can't wait to read the review of BLUE!


message 9: by Holly

Holly Schindler Kai (Amaterasu Reads) wrote: "thanks so much for the friend request, Holly! I feel so honored :) And I wish its March already... can't wait to read Playing Hurt!"

...I feel the same way, Kai! March can't get here fast enough!


message 8: by Holly

Holly Schindler Romy wrote: "Hey Holly, thanks for the friend request! I can't wait until Playing Hurt is released it sounds great as does A Blue So Dark :)"

Romy wrote: "Hey Holly, thanks for the friend request! I can't wait until Playing Hurt is released it sounds great as does A Blue So Dark :)"

Thanks back 'atcha, Romy!


Book Sp(l)ot Thanks for the friends request, Holly--I loved, loved, loved A Blue So Dark (my review should be up soon) and I really cannot wait to read Playing Hurt!


Kai (Amaterasu Reads) thanks so much for the friend request, Holly! I feel so honored :) And I wish its March already... can't wait to read Playing Hurt!


message 5: by Romy

Romy Hey Holly, thanks for the friend request! I can't wait until Playing Hurt is released it sounds great as does A Blue So Dark :)


message 4: by Holly

Holly Schindler Nic wrote: "Thanks for friends request. I can't wait to read A Blue So Dark, it is on my must have list :)"

Fantastic, Nic!


message 3: by Nic

Nic Thanks for friends request. I can't wait to read A Blue So Dark, it is on my must have list :)


message 2: by Holly

Holly Schindler Princess Bookie wrote: "Thanks for the add!!! I am so excited for Playing Hurt!!! March can't come fast enough!

Cindy
Princess Bookie
princessbookie.com
princessbookiearctours.blogspot.com"


I feel the same way, Cindy!


Princess Bookie Thanks for the add!!! I am so excited for Playing Hurt!!! March can't come fast enough!

Cindy
Princess Bookie
princessbookie.com
princessbookiearctours.blogspot.com


back to top