Interview With Author Holly Thorton
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a mother of four, an entrepreneur, and a writer living in San Antonio, Texas. My work is centered on helping families navigate the challenges of loving someone who struggles with alcohol. The Hardest Help: Supporting a Loved One Through Alcoholism is my debut book, though it is the result of years of lived experience, research, and a deep desire to create something practical and supportive for others. This guide is designed to help families steer their loved ones toward recovery using the methods I lay out, while also protecting their own well-being.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called The Hardest Help: Supporting a Loved One Through Alcoholism. It was inspired by my journey with my late husband, who battled alcoholism. After losing him, I realized how many mistakes I made simply because I did not know what really works. If I knew then what I know now, I believe my husband might have had a different outcome. Families are too often told to wait for “rock bottom” or to detach, but I wanted to offer a better way forward with tools that truly help while also protecting your own peace.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I often write in bursts, usually late at night or early in the morning when the house is quiet and I can really sit with my memories and emotions. I also use journaling as a way to process raw thoughts before shaping them into chapters.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Memoirists who are unflinchingly honest about pain and healing have inspired me most. Authors like Glennon Doyle and Cheryl Strayed permitted me to write my own truth by sharing theirs with vulnerability and strength.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I am focused on launching The Hardest Help and connecting with readers who need it. I am also beginning early work on a second project about resilience and rebuilding after loss.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The best method for promoting my book is https://thehardesthelp.com/
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write the book you wish you had when you were going through your hardest moments. Do not worry about pleasing everyone. Focus on the person who needs your words the most.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Your story is not just for you. This reminder keeps me going when sharing feels vulnerable.
What are you reading now?
I am reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle again. It is a book I return to for courage and grounding.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to expand my work into speaking and teaching, continuing to build resources for families who are navigating addiction in a loved one. My next book will likely explore how to rebuild life, hope, and identity after tragedy.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I would bring “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle, Wild by Cheryl Strayed, for its courage and honesty, and the Bible for comfort to make it through the experience.
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