Holly Weiss

Holly Weiss was born in New Jersey in 1950. She is a private vocal instructor, retired professional singer and a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. A polio survivor, she resides with her husband, Ernie, in Connecticut. She holds a B.S. in Music Education and Master of Music from Northwestern University. Crestmont is her first novel.

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The singer's voice led to the author's voice in 2006. Weiss's Crestmont journey began when she stayed overnight at The Crestmont Inn in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania. A spark was lit to explore the lives of people working on staff at a busy summer inn. The 1920s period, replete with jazz, prohibition, fashion trends and interesting social mores perked her interest. After extensive research, writing retreats, guidance from God and encouragement from her husband, her debut novel, Crestmont, became a reality three and one-half years later. The novel is dedicated to her parents.

Ms. Weiss is an advocate for Eradicate Polio Now. http://www.polioeradication.org/Home.aspx