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Holly Weiss

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Holly Weiss is a vocal instructor, retired professional singer and a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. A polio survivor, she resides in Connecticut with her husband.

Crestmont, her debut novel published in 2010. She co-authored a memoir, Makayla's Heart: Moment by Moment with Dell Hyssong, published in 2015.


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“It is not by idle chance that I have come here.”
Holly Weiss, Crestmont

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Diane Thank you for the friend invite Holly!


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