Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him

@mikehollows

"The John Lewis Christmas Advert of Authors." Historical fiction/SFF Author. PhD Creative Writing (Science Fiction)/Lecturer. ME/CFS, late diagnosed ADHD. He/Him. Liverpool-based. Rep’d by Liverpool Literary Agency

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Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· May 16

All set up at Chester Literature Festival at the @storyhouselive.bsky.social

My three latest books on a black table. The German nurse, the German messenger and The violinist’s secret.

Picture of the outside of the storyhouse

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Apr 30

It’s a cat’s life…

My white cat Saga lying on an Ikea poang chair in the sun

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Apr 19

At Warrington Crime Fest today. Going to be talking about my books and have copies to sign and sell. Any recommendations to make my desk more presentable are welcome. What would bring you over? Bookmarks? Bakes?

A table with a black tablecloth and copies of The German Nurse, The German Messenger, and The Violinist’s Secret.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Apr 4

My WW2 novel The Violinist's Secret is up to 200 ratings and reviews on Amazon! With an average of 4⭐ You can get your copy here: amzn.eu/d/08byeKg3 #Books #BookReviews

The cover of the violinist's secret on Amazon, with the blurb and 200 ratings.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Apr 3

Good Friday hot cross bun from Kookaburra bakehouse in Chester.

A hot cross bun on a plate in front of a window

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Apr 3

It shouldn't even need saying, but my books are all Human Authored. Every word written by me, edited by humans, with artwork and design by humans. You can get them all here: linktr.ee/mikehollows

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Mar 22

In response I send you a picture of the socks I’m currently wearing 😅

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Mar 19

Doing scones right.

A scone correctly made with jam then cream.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Feb 26

Internet friends. We went on a walk around the Sandstone trail yesterday, and spotted this classic car in need of a bit of tlc. Any ideas what it is?

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Jan 17

Not far off 200 reviews and ratings on Amazon for The Violinist's Secret, which came out a year ago yesterday! Please leave a rating or review if you've read it. And share widely. #Books #BookReviews www.amazon.co.uk/Violinists-S...

Front cover, description for The Violinist's Secret by MJ Hollows

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Sep 2

We’re having a wholesome evening watching bake off

My two back and white cats sitting on my lap and next to be giving each other a nose bop

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Jun 10

Getting lots of work done this morning… But then I needed kitten cuddles. Until he decided the tummy was a trap.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Apr 23

I love eBay messages like this. Good for you, mate. The auction starts at £40…

An eBay message saying ‘I am interested in buying this for 35 bucks’

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Mar 1

It's up to #3! Can we get it to #1? www.amazon.co.uk/Violinists-S... #Books #HistoricalFiction

The top 3 on Amazon for Action and Adventure Literary Fiction.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Feb 28

My new novel The Violinist's Secret is up to #112 on the Amazon.co.uk store. I would love to get it higher! If you haven't grabbed a copy yet it's currently only 99p! And if you have a copy, please share far and wide! www.amazon.co.uk/Violinists-S... #Books #HistoricalFiction

Best Sellers Rank: 15,353 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
112 in Action & Adventure Literary Fiction
150 in Literary Sagas
221 in Psychological Literary Fiction
Customer reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

the Violinist's Secret cover with 99p tag.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Jan 24

Oh, my. How is this for a review of The Violinist's Secret? 5⭐'beautifully plotted', 'devoured in 2 sittings.' I'm blown away. Thank you! You can order your copy now: linktr.ee/mikehollows #BookReview #HistoricalFiction

I found myself transported to World War 2 Hamburg with the heroine of the story, German born Charlotte Weber, who is of Swedish-Prussian descent. A university philosophy student, Charlotte through her music finds release from the worries of the war and the problematic feelings she has as she tries to navigate it.
The smell of bomb raids, the tragedy of the Nazi regime, the grief, the confusion, the terror and constant fear of 'being on an anti-Nazi list' with the added touch of romance blend together to make this a poignant, thought provoking read.
Charlotte's character as a young woman hopeful of a life beyond the expectations of being a wife and mother, is relentless in her quest to unravel the complexities of a war and a regime which she increasingly disagrees with. The murder of her friend leads her to lead a double life which troubles her and this beautifully plotted story narrates Charlotte's journey, mistakes, hopes and fears beautifully leading to a climatic ending I didn't see coming.
Absolutely loved this and devoured it over 2 sittings.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Jan 20

Said spoon

A piece of wood vaguely in the shape of a spoon.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Jan 16

Just listened to the sample of The Violinist's Secret audiobook read by the wonderful Sofia Engstrand. It's always incredible and surreal to hear your writing read by someone. Sofia has done an amazing job. I couldn't be happier! It's out today! linktr.ee/mikehollows #Books #HistoricalFiction

The cover of Violinist's Secret on a device. With some earpods next.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Jan 9

My next novel The Violinist's Secret is released (in all formats) a week today! Preorders are still very much encouraged! www.amazon.co.uk/Violinists-S... @hqstories.bsky.social #Books #HistoricalFiction

The cover of the Violinist's Secret, featuring a blonde woman in a red coat standing in front of the Rathaus in Hamburg, with the caption'The woman who played both sides of the war.'

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Nov 23

Well I just slipped down these stairs onto my lower back, which I already jarred last week. My next book should have been called The Tiny Violin 🎻

A set of six stone stairs outside the Buchanan galleries in Glasgow. Slightly damp.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Nov 21

Hello to my new followers. My publisher isn't on here yet, but yesterday we had a cover reveal for my new novel: In Nazi Germany Charlotte works as a double agent, using her cover as an orchestra’s violinist to infiltrate and subvert the regime from within. Out on 16th January 2025, preorder now!

HQ Stories
📚 COVER REVEAL 📚

In Nazi Germany Charlotte works as a double agent, using her cover as an orchestra’s violinist to infiltrate and subvert the regime from within.

Out on 16th January 2025 #TheViolinistsSecret is available to request on
@NetGalley
now: http://bit.ly/3Z85ptT

And a picture of a women in a red coat holding a violin in front of the Rathaus in Hamburg.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Oct 18

Tonight I painted a wall. First time. Quite happy with that.

Bedroom wall painted Nordic Sky (which is a pale blue colour)

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Oct 12

And because it’s #BookshopDay I visited Waterstones Chester during #Fantasycon2024 and they had a copy of The German Messenger! It would be lovely is someone went home with that book today.

Picture of the frontage of Waterstones Chester in the Rows, a faux Tudor row of shops on the upper level of the high street. Black beams, white plaster and balustrades.

A picture of my book The German Messenger depicting a woman in a red coat wheeling a bicycle in front of the Liver building, Liverpool. Front out on the shelf in Waterstones Chester.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Oct 11

On my way to #Fantasycon2024 on a train through sunny Wirral. (As I have no car rn!)

A picture showing the Rock Ferry platform sign in front of the rising walkway to cross platforms. A bright blue sky with a white fluffy cloud and on the platform there is a yellow salt bucket.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Sep 26

I’m considering buying this hat and making it my entire personality.

Me wearing a blue, wide-brimmed hat, possibly a Homburg

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Sep 23

Okay. I'm filling out a cover letter for a Creative Writing Lectureship, and what the hell does this criteria mean? Any ideas? I don't even know where to start, let alone how to explain my experience in this. Any ideas?

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Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Sep 20

Hello, I am Dr. Not Qualified For Anything. Hjälp

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Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Sep 19

Wow, it's my lucky day. Two million dollaridoos.

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· Sep 18

Check out this incredibly well designed power point in Costa Liverpool One.

A power plug that is too short for my MacBook charger to fit underneath

Dr Mike Hollows/MJ Hollows He/Him@mikehollows· May 13