Author: Eva Holland

Eva Holland reports on outdoor experience, psychology, and science as a Canadian journalist and nonfiction writer. Nerve blends memoir, research, and interviews as Holland investigates how fear forms and whether it can be changed. Penguin Canada titles its edition Nerve: A Personal Journey Through the Science of Fear. Holland draws on laboratory studies, conversations with researchers, and practical attempts to confront her own phobias. The resulting book treats fear as both a bodily response and a force that shapes daily decisions. Her journalism has appeared in publications including Outside, Wired, National Geographic, and The Walrus, giving the book a foundation in long-form reporting as well as personal reflection.