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About Holly Brunnbauer

How it started ...

The clock ticked over to January 1st 2020 and I had an epiphany—I’m going to write a novel. Punching the air (Breakfast Club style), I declared to no one in particular, 'This is my year!' 

Then the virus (you know which one) descended upon the world. Dun dun duuun. During remote learning, I became my son’s meanest teacher. His words, not mine.

 

Did I stop writing? Occasionally for snacks, but I didn’t give up.

 

Rom-coms are my jam and my goal is to become the Queen of Poolside Reads. Crap, did I just admit that out loud?

How it's going ...

I'm a multi-award-winning emerging fiction author with numerous accolades in writing competitions across Australia, New Zealand and the U.S.


I write stories filled with heart, humour and hijinks. My signature style includes a strong commercial voice, quirky cast and putting the ‘com’ in rom-com.

 
I first caught the writing bug via blogging and later transitioned into copywriting. I'm now a sought-after virtual assistant for published and aspiring authors.

I'm represented by Sarah McKenzie Literary Management. My debut novel was published by HarperCollins Australia in July 2025. You should buy it. I've heard it's great.


Based in rural Victoria, I spend my time with my husband, two rambunctious boys and a cheeky pug, planning and building our off-grid country home. The outdoors is my happy place.

Holly on a vintage swing
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