Holly Lyne was born and raised in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. She attended the Knaresborough School of Speech and Drama (1986-1995) and had roles on both stage and screen.
She attended the University of Wales Aberystwyth (2001-2002), studying for a BA in Drama, Film & Television Studies. She left to pursue other interests.
Holly published her first novel in 2014, with her second coming less than a year later.
She now lives in West Yorkshire with her two children.