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Need a speaker for your group?

Kaye’s brand and platform for writing is out of the storm – walking alongside others in times of difficulty, sickness and loss until they emerge into the sunshine again.

Themes for talks include:

Work of Art – Rejected no more
Treasure Hunt – The cost of caring
Out of Jail – Forgiving those who hurt us
Tears in a Bottle – Grief and Loss
Made for More – Surrender
What Shape is your Soul?
Fashioned by God

Poems to warm your heart –
Real people, real feelings

Email: enquiries@kayehollings.com

Links for Life

Quotes for Life

The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart. Bible

The unexamined life is not worth living. Socrates

Loneliness is the most terrible poverty. Mother Teresa

Book Reviews

Shafts of Light
Shafts of Light is a wonderful combination of everything. Inspiring, thoughtful, funny and very relatable to my own life. Kaye is such a clever writer. JAN
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
You write well, with great clarity, your characters are likable and the story pulls the reader along. Your experience in your fields is impressive and I admire the way you've translated all that wisdom into a novella that's insightful and charming at the same time. RD
Shafts of Light
Lovely book. Very timely as my brother died a few days before book arrived and I was comforted by it. I keep going back to read the poems again. Thank you. RON
Shafts of Light
Loved Shafts of Light. The cover, the photographs and the explanations all add to the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the poems. Como Bridge really resonated with me as I also travelled over it many times and admired the view. PAUL
Shafts of Light
I don’t normally like poetry but after reading the poem Divine Dance, I had goose bumps up and down my arms. Loved it. Beautiful book. JUDITH
Shaped
I started to read this book and I could not put it down. I was hooked after reading just the first page. Kaye gave it to us warts and all. I appreciated her willingness to be so open and honest. Thank you Kaye for sharing your life with us. Robyn
Shafts of Light
This morning I was prompted to reach out for your book Shafts of Light. I spent quality time reading each page and I was blessed out of my socks! DERRICK
Shaped
Your book Shaped was inspiring. I loved your insights into mental health and life in general; pearls of wisdom through a life lived with its many challenges. I can see how God would use your experiences to speak love and comfort into many lives. Thank you for sharing your story. Will
Shafts of Light
With each turn of the page I’m lit up on the inside with wonder at what part of my soul this poem will awaken. Kaye’s poems touch a place that gives me courage to listen for what is being said and what is not being said within my own soul. JANINE
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
Having been a Funeral Celebrant and Hospital Chaplain for many years myself, I identified completely with the characters and situations you wrote about. Couldn’t put the books down. Who says men don’t read fiction? Keep writing! DON
Shaped
Read Shaped in one night. Couldn’t put it down. What a beautiful, sad, inspiring story. Congratulations on everything you have achieved and become. Thank you for sharing your story with me and the world. RH
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
Dawn of Hope is a realistic look at mental health, written in a work of fiction. I really enjoyed this book. I am an Aussie and I can relate to the main character in her struggle with mental health. Thank you for sharing truth and creating believable characters. NICKI
Shafts of Light
I so appreciated your book. Just what I needed. JO
Shafts of Light
Beautiful book. Love it! LEISHA
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
Beautifully written, captivating stories of love and understanding. ANNE
Shafts of Light
I gave a copy to a friend who loved it, both poems and presentation, and is keen to use the poems with her Girls’ Brigade group. WENDY
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
Dawn of Hope was a very entertaining and easy book to read. Thoroughly enjoyed the story. MARDI
Shaped
What a read! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Life’s experiences certainly shape you don’t they and praise God he brought healing to you and you have been able to forward it onto others. Bev
Shafts of Light
I’ve just finished the last poem and it’s been a wonderful journey reading Shafts of Light. CHELLE
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
The story of Toni and her struggle with the mental problems in her life touches all of us who recognise the same problems - if not in our own lives, in that of our families and friends. CHRIS
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
Loved both your books and really looking forward to your new one. Keep up the good work. LYN & JOHN
Shaped
Thank you for your beautiful book. I could not put it down. Your gifts of love and understanding to so many people are just amazing. I am so honoured to know you. I would like to talk more to you about your incredible journey. Anne
Shafts of Light
Such a beautiful book. Loved all poems and photos. LYN
Shaped
Just finished reading Shaped. Enjoyed seeing your “ life” on paper and the impact you have had on others. May Shaped help others understand the shaping of their lives in God’s hands. Marlene
Shafts of Light
Beautifully illustrated and the perfect gift to give away to friends, even those who normally aren’t readers. CLAIRE
Shaped
I finished your lovely book Shaped. It has been a real blessing to me, and given me some extra insights about depression. I see the book as a blessing from God to have better understanding about our son's depression. Jan
Shaped
Kaye's latest book Shaped is an insightful, touching autobiography. It was a genuine privilege to share in her emotional and spiritual journey. Kaye's account of early family life and the subsequent effects on all involved is both heart breaking and heart warming. Central to the book is her willingness to be shaped and formed by the "Master Potter." Thank you Kaye. Melinda
Shaped
Kaye Hollings writes with penetrating honesty. In managing to be so open about her "non-relationship" to her grandmother and the pain that this "thorn in her life" brought, she helps all of us to courageously face our life’s hurdles. Rev John Giles
Shaped
An emotionally good read. A new understanding of others’ struggles along with a grasp of how God leads in our lives for his purpose and how each person is uniquely wired. This is all tempered with Kaye’s good wit. Loved it. Read it in two days. Cherie
Shafts of Light
Really love Shafts of Light. Three poems that particularly spoke to me were Fly, Heart’s Desire and Renewal. MARLENE
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
Dawn of Hope and the sequel Kept by Love have a positive message for young Christians who may have a mental illness. The books explore the reality of having such an illness and the acceptance of needing ongoing medication to stay well and as a result, being able to still have a fulfilling and happy life. The second book shows that despite setbacks, the importance of love, loyalty and forgiveness are paramount in managing challenging situations.

Dawn of Hope and Kept by Love tell a very encouraging story that gives hope to the many people who struggle with long term mental health issues. FRAN
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
Read both Dawn of Hope and Kept by Love and appreciated the depth of personal conflicts that occurred in the lives of the characters, keeping the reader in anguish. Liked the tension re outcomes and the subtle challenge of the Christian input. The flowing beauty of the wording throughout both books is to be congratulated. The deepest acceptance for me was because I knew you and so much written reflected your life! JULIE
Shafts of Light
The poem Held was one of my favourites, reminding me of the promise of spring whatever my circumstances. SUE
Dawn of Hope & Kept by Love
Just finished reading Dawn of Hope and loved it! It tugged on the heart strings while shedding light on important life struggles, all the while providing comic relief and a valuable insight into my favourite line of work. A great read. AMY
Shafts of Light
Received your book today and am very impressed. ERN
Shafts of Light
Shafts of Light is beautifully written and a joy to read. I feel I am with you on a journey of exploration into your soul. ANNE