In this conversation, Holly Varni shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books, and how her personal experiences—including her battle with cancer—have shaped her writing. We’ll also talk about the importance of older characters in her stories, the healing power of storytelling, and how she balances her private life with the impact of her work. Check out her new book, The Blooming of Delphinium.
Holly is the author of the Moonberry Lake series and hosts the podcast Moments from Moonberry Lake. Holly is a native Minnesotan of strong Norwegian descent. Her storytelling journey began with the quirky characters in her life. She now crafts tales full of relatable, lovable, and laugh-out-loud moments. She lives on the Central Coast of California with her husband and their three sons. When not doing laundry or writing, she has the privilege of being a Hospice volunteer.
2 Kings 20:5, NKJV Return and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people, ‘Thus says the Lord , the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord.
New Book: The Blooming of Delphinium
Delphinium Hayes is more than meets the eye. The magnetic owner of Moonberry Lake’s flora emporium has the uncanny gift of perceiving a person’s character at their first meeting—whether admirable or shady. This intuition has seen her through the ups and downs of life and has given her a special advantage.
Smooth-talking lawyer Mason McCormack is intrigued by the wild- haired, slightly eccentric florist who reluctantly creates bouquets to help smooth over his many breakups. But what really intrigues him is the group of seniors that have decided to take up temporary residence in the back room of the floral shop. As he becomes entangled in Delphinium’s life, he soon realizes that he must change if he ever wants to find true love.
Elliot Sturgis, director of The Gardens Assisted Living and Senior Care Facility, has his hands full dealing with the wily group of seniors who continue to make unrealistic demands of him and keep sneaking over to the local flower shop. Determined to subdue their plans while still gaining their trust, Elliot and Delphinium must form a united front. But as the two work together, Elliot begins to see their similarities and hopes that Delphinium will open her heart to unexpected love.
Join Varni once again for a charming escape to Moon berry Lake— where sparks fly and opposites attract—even for those who resist it the most.
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Kelly’s Personal Update
My debut novel, Finding Forevermore, is coming soon to Kickstarter! I’ve been working on the first book for a long time, and God has shown me so much. I can’t wait to share more about it as it goes through the editing process.
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