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AIFWAA Narrative Architecture Award medal Finalist & Winner · AIFWAA Narrative Architecture Award “Memorable characters, originality, and a deeply human portrayal of family, forgiveness, and belonging.”
Literary Titan · Four Stars “A tender, observant heart… a thoughtful blend of speculative fiction, magical realism, sibling story, and multigenerational family drama.”
Readers’ Favorite Five-Star Review seal Readers’ Favorite · Five Stars “A fantastic novel… Very highly recommended. This is so beautiful and creative.”
J. M. Woodward

About the writer

J. M. Woodward

J. M. Woodward lives in Southern Ontario.

The Holding is his debut novel — a coming-of-age literary fiction with a touch of magic realism about siblings, love, and the everyday work of finding, and holding on to each other.

He writes openly about his use of AI in the creative process, and the importance of disclosure.

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"The love they do not share can only be made in the young."