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Holly Weiss is a vocal instructor, retired professional singer and a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. A polio survivor, she resides in Connecticut with her husband.

Crestmont, her debut novel published in 2010. She co-authored a memoir, Makayla's Heart: Moment by Moment with Dell Hyssong, published in 2015.

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Exit the Actress: A Novel - Priya Parmar

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