HOLLIS JO MCCOLLUM
“I am a fantasy author, designer, podcaster, Bookfest Bellweather, and all around silly person. I write two different dark fantasy book series: The Raashan Series and the Lost Beacon Chronicles. Romantic subplots are a staple in my writing, especially in my Raashan Series.
I have a degree in history, with specializations in the ancient Etruscans and medieval Britain. History and mythology are continuous inspirations for my writing, so you'll even get some fun history to rattle off at parties when you read my books.
Also, I love cheese.”
WRITTEN WORKS
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SUMMER FOREST SUNSET
PUBLISHED May 15, 2026
Photo: "Summer Forest Sunset" courtesy of iStock.
Green into fire hues - a summer forest sunset.
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FEBRUARY 15, 2026 - SUWANEE, GA.
PUBLISHED Feb 20, 2026
Photo: “the little things” by Obscure Nonspecifics, all rights reserved.
A heartfelt poem written in Suwanee, Georgia, capturing the serene beauty of soft rain and the gratitude it inspires. A meditative reflection on calm, nature, and inner peace.
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ABOUT A SHIRT
PUBLISHED Jan 23, 2026
Photo: "THIS is me ADULTING" T-Shirt by ELIKYA Art.
A quiet, affectionate poem about comfort, wear, and identity, finding pride and belonging in a well-worn shirt that carries history, softness, and self-acceptance.
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SUMMER RAIN / NAPPING CAT
PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2025
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Discover a lyrical blend of myth and nature in this original poem and haiku where August rains meet Persephone, Dionysus, and a softly purring cat.
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ink and pen (near-haiku)
PUBLISHED May 02, 2025
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ink and pen combine…
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THE DANCER
PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2025
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I am addicted…
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AN ODE TO WRITING (IN THREE PARTS)
PUBLISHED Feb 14, 2025
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A rose latte in blue…
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MORNING POTION
PUBLISHED Jan 31, 2025
A journey into the void.