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The Days People Die
A New Year’s Day in Sheffield, a restaurant that no longer exists, a grandfather called Bernard, and a film about fathers and sons.
 • Holly Smith-Williams
The novel was my Everest. Then I found screenwriting.
I’ve spent years trying to scale a mountain I was never built for. It turns out the form that suits me is shorter, sharper, and far more forgiving of…
 • Holly Smith-Williams
Nana's Marzipan Chocolate Eggs
Watch now | Easter wouldn't be the same without them.
 • Holly Smith-Williams
1:00
A Day in the Life of an "Ordinary" Model
I'm nothing special...
 • Holly Smith-Williams
The Year Of Saying YES!
When I should be telling myself NO!
 • Holly Smith-Williams
The Ringmaster's Wife
Book One in the Circus City Crime Series
 • Holly Smith-Williams
Waiting For The Pills To Work
Memories of my child that was never born.
 • Holly Smith-Williams
24-Hours on Tinder as a Married Woman
Prepare yourself to get a little judgmental.
 • Holly Smith-Williams
Mother's Pride (3)
The third instalment of my new short story, published exclusively on Substack
 • Holly Smith-Williams
Mother's Pride (2)
The second instalment of my new short story, published exclusively on Substack
 • Holly Smith-Williams
Mother's Pride (1)
The first instalment of my new short story, published exclusively on Substack
 • Holly Smith-Williams
Winning Story: Tough Day at Work
Murder In The Mayor's Parlour Writing Competition
 • Holly Smith-Williams
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