Steena Holmes

Steena Holmes is a best-selling published author who has written numerous novels under her own name as well as other pen names, such as Anya Winter. She is known for her heart wrenching stories that touch the hearts of parents. Her writing has earned her a spot as a NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author, and she has sold over 2 million copies of her titles worldwide. In 2012, she received the Indie Excellence Award for her bestselling novel, Finding Emma.

Holmes grew up in a small town in Canada and holds a Bachelor's degree in Theology. She was inspired to write Finding Emma after experiencing a brief moment of horror when she thought her youngest daughter was missing. This experience had a profound impact on her and led her to write a series of novels that revolve around the theme of family and love. Her latest novel, "LIES WE TELL OURSELVES," was released in October 2020.

Some of her other popular works include "The Word Game," which was included in the Top 20 Novels to be Written by Women in 2015 by Good Housekeeping, and "The Memory Child," which was a finalist in the same category. Holmes is known for her ability to create compelling and believable characters, and her stories often explore themes of family, love, and loss.

Holmes currently lives in Calgary with her husband and three daughters. She enjoys waking up to the Rocky Mountains each morning and loves to travel. In addition to her work as a writer, she is also an active member of the literary community and can be found on various social media platforms, where she shares her love for books and writing with her fans. She has a website where fans can learn more about her and her work. For softer, sweeter stories with a hint of chocolate, a lot of coffee and communities you want to live in, look for her stories under the name STEENA MARIE.