An acclaimed American writer, Holiday Reinhorn, has gained recognition for her exceptional short stories that have been mentioned in some of the most notable literary magazines in America. Hailing from Oregon, Reinhorn’s passion for writing blossomed at an early age. She honed her skills as a student at the University of Washington and later attended a writing workshop at the University of Iowa.
Over time, she published many short stories before releasing a compilation of her work named ‘Big Cats: Stories’ through Free Press publishers in July 2005. Her stories have also inspired a couple of films. Additionally, Reinhorn is actively involved in various charitable organizations and is a respected writing instructor who has taught at several institutions, including UCLA and LitReactor. She follows the Bahá’í faith.
Early Life
Holiday Reinhorn was Born on March 12, 1964, in Portland – the largest and most populous city in Oregon, Holiday Reinhorn’s mother was a schoolteacher while her father pursued a degree in dentistry. Upon his graduation, he joined the US Army and was stationed at Kuma Station in Japan. During her childhood, Reinhorn lived throughout Asia, including Hong Kong and Thailand.
In 1970, her family welcomed a younger brother before returning to the US in the 12 months that followed. After graduating high school in 1983, Reinhorn began college in Boulder, Colorado but dropped out after one year. She took a break from studies for a year before attending the University of Washington in Seattle to study acting in 1985.
In 1995, Reinhorn rekindled her love for writing and participated in the prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop at the University of Iowa – an esteemed creative writing program known for producing some of America’s best authors. Eventually, she earned her master’s degree in fine arts from UI.
Holiday Reinhorn Career
Reinhorn and actor Rainn Wilson moved to New York, where they both participated in theatre productions. However, Reinhorn soon realized that her true passion was not acting. In 1999, she received a Carl Djerassi Fiction Fellowship from the University of Wisconsin, which provided financial support for writers to focus on their craft with the hope of achieving success.
During her time in Wisconsin, Reinhorn wrote short stories that went on to be published in literary magazines such as ‘Tin House,’ ‘Ploughshares,’ ‘Gulf Coast,’ ‘Other Voices,’ and ‘Northwest Review.’ Her debut book, ‘Big Cats: Stories,’ was published by Free Press publishers on July 6, 2005.
Holiday Reinhorn has been recognized for her writing with a Tobias Wolff Award for Fiction and nominations for both the Pushcart Prize and the anthology ‘Best New American Voices.’ She transformed one of her shorter tales into a script for a film that premiered in 2002 ‘Last Seen,’ and another story inspired the creation of a short film titled ‘PUSH’ released in 2017.
Holiday Reinhorn Biography |
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| Real Name | Holiday Reinhorn |
| Birth Date | 12 March 1964 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Profession | Fiction Writer |
| College | University of Washington, The University of Iowa |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 6” – in Centimeters – 168 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 61 kg – in Pounds – 134 lbs |
| Hair Color | Red |
| Eye Color | Black |
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Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | Mary Putka |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | No |
| Is she a Lesbian? | No |
| Husband | Rainn Wilson |
| Children | Walter McKenzie Wilson |
Personal Life
Reinhorn and her spouse, performer Rainn Wilson, were romantically involved during their college years. They encountered each other while pursuing their studies at the University of Washington. After they graduated, they shifted to New York, where Wilson fulfilled his graduate studies at New York University.
On June 30, 1995, the couple tied the knot in a Baha’i ritual on the Kalama River close to Mount St. Helens in Washington. The couple is filled with pride as parents of their son, Walter McKenzie Wilson, who was born in 2004 after nearly a decade of marriage. Reinhorn is currently enjoying a joyful relationship with both her husband and child.
Social Media
Holiday Reinhorn boasts a substantial following of more than 2k on Twitter and over 29k on Instagram. However, she does not use Facebook.
Holiday Reinhorn Net Worth
As of 2023, Holiday Reinhorn’s net worth is estimated to be around $300,000. She generates income from her career as an author, earning between $24,000 and $103,000. Additionally, she receives royalties on her novels which also contribute to her earnings.