Welcome to Holly Y Felmlee
Author, Historian, Storyteller
Explore the works of Holly Y Felmlee: fiction, history, personal reflections and the peaks that inspire it all
Holly Y Felmlee
As a child, Holly zoomed around her neighborhood on her bicycle, chasing evil-doers or running from them, and always rescuing someone in distress. At sixteen, she wrote and directed a Christmas play, transcribed the diaries of a great-great-great grandfather who served in the Civil War, and wrote her first novel. Whew! No wonder she didn’t have any boyfriends.
Here you'll meet a lonely traveler on the road with his wealthy drug-addicted pal, a highway worker whose job is to remove trees, a toaster...
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In Philadelphia, summer, 1787 – delegates from every...
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The diary of Alanson Barber was handed down through my family until it landed in my hands in 1970. The soldier was my great-great-great grandfather. One day, as I was looking through Alanson Barber’s diary, I wondered what it actually...
I have been a teacher, host of a children's program on public radio, and Peace Corps volunteer. Now I am a full-time novelist, living the life I always dreamed of, and pondering life from this precious perspective. Welcome to my...
Beginning September 1, 2025, available at many San Luis Valley locations. Everyone loves nature, and what better way to appreciate mountains than through a calendar featuring views of Blanca Massif in Colorado. These views of local landmark, Blanca peaks, are great for businesses to give as promotional gifts, or to share with friends and family who have lived in the Valley and have loving memories of this world-famous mountain. Available at many San Luis Valley locations, beginning September 1, 2025. To order this scenic calendar, email: holly@hollyy.com.
For future info about Holly, sign up for her weekly Patreon newsletter, Holly Y & the Mountain, where, besides receiving stunning photos every Friday of Holly’s massive neighbor, Mt. Blanca, you can learn about upcoming events and current projects.
Winter Market at North River Greenhouse is open December 13th & 20th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Along with fellow author, Pam Burns, Holly will be selling her newly released book of stories, “A Modern Woman’s Tao”, and especially the 2026 Blanca Calendar. Join us and check out other beautiful gifts. NRG Winter Market
Sharing Space with Famous Author George R.R. Martin!
Historical Writers of America, 2nd Annual Conference, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, Sept. 21-24, 2017. Presentation: “Dracula’s Saintly Cousin: the Greatest King of Romania”. Release of new book: “The Dire Delaware Deed” and book signings with fellow author George R. R. Martin.
Local bookstore filled to capacity!
On February 22, 2025, Narrow Gauge Book Co-op in Alamosa hosted local author Holly Y Felmlee, for a book signing event and reading of her new book, A Modern Woman’s Tao, Myriad Short Stories and Essays. Over 20 people attended and many bought Holly’s book. Huge thanks to our local bookstore for supporting local authors!
Historic Museum Anniversary
Artisans Harvest Market, Fort Garland Museum, Saturday, Aug 27, 2025. 75th Anniversary celebration of Fort Garland being opened as a museum. Booth to sell 2026 Blanca Calendars and books.
Award Winning Story!
Holly’s short story, “Flowers in the Trashcan” received 1st Place Adult Fiction in the anthology: Messages from the Hidden Lake: Literary and Art Collection of Alamosa Public Library, Vol 10, 2019. Refreshments by the Women’s Citizenship Club. Thanks ladies!
Every Friday, Holly shares a new photo of the beautiful Blanca mountains with her supporters
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Holly Y. Felmlee’s writing is easy to read, but there is so much happening beneath the surface.
The author's writing is well done; alive with imagery and banter.
The author is a great writer!!