Travis Holland is an accomplished author whose debut novel, "The Archivist's Story," garnered critical acclaim upon its publication by Dial Press. The novel was selected for the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers program and earned recognition as one of the best books of 2007 by Publisher's Weekly, the Financial Times, and The Guardian. Holland's literary achievements include winning the 2008 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award and being named a finalist for the prestigious 2009 Impac Dublin Prize.
Holland's short fiction has appeared in esteemed literary journals such as Ploughshares, Glimmer Train, Five Points, and The Quarterly. A graduate of the University of Michigan's M.F.A. program, he brings a refined craftsmanship to his writing, blending historical depth with evocative storytelling. He resides in Ann Arbor, where he continues to develop his literary career.