Holly Riordan

Novelist
Astrology Expert
Grief + Mental Health Writer

      Holly Riordan is a graduate of Stony Brook University who has spent seven years writing for Thought Catalog and Collective World. She has amassed close to a billion reads on her articles about modern relationships, mental health, grief, and astrology. 

     She is also the author of the twisty thriller, The Guilty Twin, and the science fiction novel, Forget Her.

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*Forget Her* is a queer science fiction novel by Holly Riordan.

**Video:** My World Would Be So Different If You Were Still Alive

Read Holly’s creepy collection of poetry here.

**Interview:** The Secret To Creating New Content Every Day

Holly’s personal and zodiac writing at Collective World.

Thought Catalog Writing

6 Motivational Reminders To Kick Your Butt When You’re Feeling Down

You never know how close you are to success. You might feel like you haven’t been making any progress, but that’s not true. Every single day, you’re taking baby steps toward your dreams.
Why The Thought Of Dating Again Is So Scary

The thought of dating again is scary because you know what heartbreak feels like now. You know how happy relationships can make you – but you also know how miserable breakups can make you.
5 Heartless Acts That Will Make You A Happier Human

It’s not rude to set boundaries or walk away from someone who has been hurting you – but others might make you feel bad for putting your foot down.
Humans With Anxiety Are So Much Braver Than They Realize

You aren’t as cowardly as you feel.
You’ll Never Overcome Your Relationship Baggage Unless You Do These 5 Things

Your relationship baggage is not your fault. If someone treated you horribly in the past, it makes sense for you to be skeptical in your future relationships. However, you don’t want a bad breakup to ruin your future relationships.
Date Someone Who Makes A Good Teammate

Date someone who is capable of compromising with you, who will sit down and have a mature conversation when you need to overcome a certain problem.
The Problem With Listening To Your Heart Over Your Head

The problem with listening to your heart over your head is that it can trap you in sticky situations.
Why You Miss Your Almosts More Than Your Actual Exes

You might miss your almost more than actual exes because you never had the chance to get to know your almost intimately. You’ve only seen the best sides of them.
Please Stop Comparing Your Present Self To Your Past Self

You already know it’s dangerous to compare yourself to others. No two journeys are going to look the same. Every person walks at a different pace.
6 Signs You Should Fix The Relationship Instead Of Running Away

You shouldn’t stay in the wrong relationship because you’re scared of being alone or because have a long, complicated history together and you feel like you owe them your love.
6 Reminders For When You Feel Hopeless

You always have power. You might not have the type of power that you want – over whether someone specific falls in love with you or whether you’re offered your dream career. But you are never entirely powerless.
The Strongest Humans Are Familiar With Failure

The strongest humans aren’t the ones who have everything come easily to them, who have never gone through a single struggle, who have succeeded on their first attempt and have never had a single doubt about themselves.