Welcome!
I write romantic fantasy where magic is real and love is dangerous.
My books are full of monster girls, the boys who are obsessed with them anyway, and impossible choices that will make you suffer in the best way possible. But don’t worry! I believe in hard-won happy endings. If you love dual POV romance, emotional twists, and finales that feel earned and satisfying, you’re in the right place.
Two of my fantasy series are now available:
🗡 Minutes Before Sunset – a Midwest-inspired rural romantasy where the “dark side” are actually the good guys (and everyone has two faces—literally!)
⚡ Bad Bloods – a dark dystopian fantasy that’s part X-Men, part rebellion, all heart (& found family)
When I’m not writing, I work in Art Rights & Permissions at Penguin Random House Audio and bake cookies at midnight while binging K-dramas. I’m also a cat mom to two mischievous gremlins. I’m represented by Gallt & Zacker Literary agency.
Ready to chat books? ☕ You can reach me at via my Contact page. I’ll be drinking coffee when I read your message.
Talk to you soon!
Bad Bloods!
Bad Bloods: November Rain (#1) FREE
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Bad Bloods: November Snow (#2)
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Bad Bloods: July Thunder (#3)
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Bad Bloods: July Lightning (#4)
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The Timely Death Trilogy!
Minutes Before Sunset (#1) FREE
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Seconds Before Sunrise (#2)
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Death Before Daylight (#3)
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Wonderful blog you have here Shannon. I look forward to reading your posts in my reader. Thanks for following mine, also! Have a wonderful week! 🙂
Thank you, Shannon, for following me. Much of the stuff I post is just for the sole purpose of getting things off my chest, but my one “FreshlySqueezed” posting might interest you!
I’ve been getting more followers lately, yet many of them whom I look to check out simply turn out to be non-people, businesses, and figments of some sort or another; thus, I posted something about not understanding blogging a few weeks back. However, it was nice to see you are “real”! ; )
I’ll check out some of your entries ASAP!
Happy blogging,
Michael
Michael,
I am very real! Your post was very interesting! I’m sorry “spam” things might have brought you down, because real people will bring you up more than those things can ever take away. You can do it! Your consciousness is exciting!
~SAT
Sounds grand, Shannon, you’re being “real” and all! ; ) Happy blogging and all you do in… Kansas, I thought I read earlier!
M
Yes. Kansas. The tundra of wheat and beer. But I like it :]
~SAT
Hi Shannon, thanks for following my blog. I also live in Lawrence, KS, and actually work at KU. So we’re neighbors! It’s always nice to meet a fellow writer. Congrats on your two novels.
Thanks, neighbor 😀 It’s always nice to meet fellow writers!
~SAT
Thanks for coming by and following my blog! I am definitely going to read your novels, they sound great!
Of course! And thank you for your support. If you do a review, please let me know, so I can share your blog with my followers 😀
~SAT
Thank you for following my blog, I really appreciate your support as I’m only starting out and am a little nervous. The strength in your voice and writing is inspiring, I will continue to read and explore your fantastic blog. All the best and I wish you continued success.
Everyone starts out somewhere, and you have a wonderful start 😀 Embrace the nerves as a promising future.
~SAT
Shannon, thanks for following my blog. You are such a talented writer (and this based solely on your about page) and I’m amazed that you would be interested in my blog. I’ll be hanging around to see what else you have on your site and perhaps I’ll learn something that will make my writing better.
Later,
Catherine
Catherine,
I’m flattered by your words, and I’m glad you enjoy my site as I enjoy yours.
If you ever have a writing topic you’re more curious about, let me know, and I’ll post with your blog tagged as the question.
~SAT
Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind.
Hi, thanks for the follow! I’m looking forward to reading your posts. 🙂
Hi, Shannon, I’m passing along to you The Seed of Light Award. No rules to follow 😉 Just a way for me to say thank you for being such an inspiration 😉
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Marie,
Aw. Shucks. Thank you for passing it along.
~SAT
Thanks for stopping by and following my blog. I am so glad to discover yours! Good luck with “Sunset.”
Elizabeth,
Of course! And thank you!
~SAT
Hey!
I wanted to inform you that I have nominated your blog as a Versatile Blogger award. You can find my post here: http://kabilasnamita.wordpress.com/2013/05/29/my-first-nomination-for-the-versatile-blogger-award// to see all of the details.
Congrats on having such a great blog!
namita21,
Thank you! That is very kind of you. I’m glad you enjoy my blog so much. Yours is great as well ! (That’s why I follow you :])
~SAT
Hi- Thanks for stopping by Fictional Machines! Hope all is going well over there in Kansas, the weather has been pretty crazy here in Nebraska! I like what I see here & I’ll definitely be back- Have a great one! 🙂
You’re welcome! Looking forward to future posts.
Weather was crazy the past two days, but nothing to unusual for this time of here. I’m sure you understand 😀
~SAT
Nice reading about you
Thanks for visiting my blog. Be in touch. Browse through the category sections, I feel you may find something of your interest.
Thanks for following me; it’s so cool to have an author in my age group reading my blog 🙂
Of course! Great blog.
~SAT
I’m pleasantly surprised and deeply humbled by your following my blog. Still kind of new to blogging and writing, thus I’m looking forward to reading and learning from your posts. Thank you!
You’re welcome! You’re off to a great start! I’m looking forward to future posts.
~SAT
Thank you so much for following my blog. I feel so honored. You are very talented. All the best. I will be keeping an eye on your blog!
Of course! Looking forward to your future posts.
~SAT
Thanks for the follow. I think you can turn out to e my critic for this post
Thanks for following my Blog! Very cool to read about your writing, especially as we’re the same age! Young adult fiction is the best…I look forward to following your writing!
Thank you! I’m excited for the future, and I’m looking forward to your future posts :]
~SAT
Hello, Shannon! Thanks for following my blog; I am pleased to reciprocate. We share an affinity for Bogart and black cats (my Number 1 little guy, Tolstoi, passed a few years back.) All best wishes for your continuing professional success.
Thank you! And Bogart and black cats–they’re the best. Sorry to hear about Tolstoi.
~SAT
Thnanks for following my blog. I’m very new at this as you might have noticed. My list of favorite authors also includes Poe, Clare and Safran Foer. Interestig mix, huh?
Concerning cats: my cat gave birth to 4 kittens 2 days ago: 2 of them are all black….
Yes! I love having an eclectic mix of favorites though. Gives more room for discussing genres and different types of stories. (Plus, Foer, Poe, and Clare are amazing.)
And kittens 😀 aww. I have to stay away from black kittens or I’m going to end up with another cat. haha
~SAT
You seem like an awesome person! I was born in Lawrence! But I haven’t been back since 😦
Thanks for following my blog! I look forward to reading your future posts!
I was born in Allentown, PA, but I’ve only been back to that street once, so you’re not alone :]
I’m looking forward to your future posts!
~SAT
I love Edgar Allan Poe also and Sabrina is one of my favorite movies. I like the old version with Audrey Hepburn and the new version with Harrison Ford. You are an inspiring writer, and I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Sounds like we have a lot in common! Glad to be an inspiration :] And I’m looking forward to your posts.
~SAT
Thanks for following me at patricecaldwell.com (if you want to read my book reviews, etc…feel free to follow me at whimsicallyours.com)!
It’s always nice to connect with other writers, especially college-aged ones. I’m a major chatterbox, and I definitely rememer starting writing because 1. it was the way I best expressed myself (my talking got me in a lot of trouble) and 2. I got tired of the books I was reading & wanted more …I can’t wait to read about more of your adventures! And congrats on the book release 🙂
You’re welcome. And thank you for connecting with me. Sounds like we have a lot in common, and I love talking to other writers and readers as well. Thank you for the congratulations 😀 Means a lot
~SAT
Thanks for the follow, doing the same. Hoping to check out your books and get some new books to read on my list!!
Of course! You’re welcome :] I’d love for you to check them out 😀
~SAT
Hi Shannon! Thanks for dropping by. Just like you, I love reading, writing and drinking coffee (slugging down a cup as I write this!) And just like you, I like Poe, Hemingway and Presley, too. Your words are wonderful. I’ll be returning the Follow. 🙂 All the best!
Thank you for returning the follow. I’m excited we have so much in common :] Those people are the best. And I’m drinking a coffee right now! Funny caffeinated world we live in.
~SAT
Thanks for following my blog, I hope you enjoy it. Let me know if you read anything Blissfully Ignorantly!
Owen
http://lovelyseasonscomeandgo.wordpress.com
Hi! thanks so much for liking my post “Have a Wonderful and Blessed Father’s Day…” and for following my blog. Your blog is so amazing too. Have a wonderful day. Betty
Betty,
Of course! And thank you :]
~SAT
Congratulations, Shannon, on all your accomplishments, and thanks for following my blog!
Thank you! And you have a great blog.
~SAT
I wanted to say “Thank You” for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower. I hope that you will find some posts that will cause you to stay and comment. I write only for my own enjoyment so any feedback from those that know what it is supposed to look like is appreciated.
Side note- I am a fellow Kansan, I reside in SE Kansas and work in the Joplin area. Guess we are a strange breed to be here when the wind keeps blowing most things away. 🙂
You’re welcome! I’ll surely keep checking back in. Nice to know a fellow Kansan. I just drove through that area when I went to Arkansas.
~SAT
Shannon, Really happy to know about you, your writing, and your blog. I, too, studied writing as an undergrad a zillion years ago; took me a while to get back to it! Thanks for your interest in my blog, and your generous spirit towards fellow writers! –Barbara
You’re welcome, Barbara! Sounds like we have some things in common. Looking forward to your future posts. I hope some of my posts will be enjoyable for you too.
~SAT
Hello and thanks for finding the time to visit and follow my beeseeker blog.
Best wishes for you in all you have got going on.
Dear Shannon,
It’s inspiring to *meet* someone who’s been published at such a young age. A heartfelt congratulations.
Thank you for visiting and following my blog. I am just getting started, so it is reassuring to get a follow from someone who is truly established.
Best,
Ana
http://www.thedrugstorenotebook.com
Ana,
I’m flattered! Looking forward to see your journey as you continue forward.
~SAT
Hi Shannon–thanks for choosing to follow Wine and Cheese (Doodles). You are certainly far more accomplished than I was at 21! Bravo. Thanks again and hope to see you around WCD.
Thanks for following me. I like your blog!
Hello!
I have nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog Award” because I love your style, your post, and all the good advice. I know this might be extra work. http://galacia.wordpress.com
Steph. S. Mata,
Thank you! You’re very kind.
~SAT
Thanks for stopping by http://www.domesticingenuity.com and subscribing to my blog. I hope you enjoyed your visit and I look forward to stopping by again!
Chelsey
Hey thanks for following my blog! It really means a lot to have an actual author (and English student) like something I’ve written 😀
You’re welcome!
~SAT
Welcome! Thank you for subscribing to follow my blog. I hope you are encouraged, inspired and enjoy the photos I take of life’s events as seen through the lens of my camera.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
With so many blogs out there to follow, I’m honored that you chose to follow mine. You are an ambitious writer, and I wish you the best. I’m totally jealous of your hair. It’s beautiful! I just had to add that – sorry – nothing to do with writing or your abilities! I look forward to getting better acquainted this year through our blogs. 🙂 Marsha 🙂
You’re welcome! I’m flattered by your kindness. Feel free to message me anytime.
~SAT
🙂
I am nominationg you for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award.
Thank you :] You’re very kind.
~SAT
You are welcome, do please check out my post about the award for further details.
I will!
~SAT
Hi Shannon, thanks for dropping by and following my blog! Cheers!
Hi Shannon,
First of all, thank you so much for coming across my blog and following it. Much appreciated as it is a boost to the ego to continue writing.
I’ve only had a chance to glance through your blog and read your About page, and you are someone of inspiration, with all that you have been through and achieved already in your life.
We share a love for writing. I am looking forward to reading your pieces!
Of course! You’re welcome. Thank you for your kind words. I’m here to help writers, so feel free to message me at any time! Have a great week.
~SAT
Read “November Snow” last year. When I got your like I though one of my friends was trolling me. Huh.
(P.S It was a great book).
That is very funny! I’m glad you enjoyed “November Snow.” That little story just made my night. Thank you for sharing. I’m looking forward to more of your posts! The first two sentences of part 4 cracked me up. I just had to keep reading.
~SAT
“The first two sentences of part 4 cracked me up. I just had to keep reading.
~SAT”
Well, that made my day. (Because of the time difference).
Haha! That’s great.
~SAT
Thank You for your response, I look forward to reading your site and I am inspired
Glad to connect!
~SAT
I nominated your blog for the wordpress family award. I know it is not something you can place on your shelves, but it is always a good boost.
Have a great day.
~ Amin
That is very kind! Thank you very much.
~SAT
I started writing my novels when I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted to read 🙂 Thanks for the follow! Hope you enjoy.
Looking forward to future posts!
~SAT
Wow!! Publishing a YA novel at 16! You’re very lucky. Really. In my country, that’s next to impossible.
I am 😀
What country are you from?
~SAT
I’m from the Philippines. 🙂
Love your blog– pretty slick! Thank you for following me, too. I am SO excited to see another young writer like myself making their mark on the literary world! Looking forward to seeing what else you have in store for us! 🙂
Thank you! I’m looking forward to your future posts :]
~SAT
Thrilled to have your follow on Sugarfree Sweetheart! 🙂 I’d come across your blog long before I started blogging when I was looking for inspiration to get started with my fiction writing. I’ve been struggling to get my writing out of me and took to cooking to vent out some of the energy. I’ve not given up on writing yet.. but I’d better get started soon! Anyway, it was a lovely surprise. Thank you! 🙂
You’re welcome! I’m glad to be following and flattered you’ve come across my blog before. Good luck with the writing. I’m sure it will come!
~SAT
Thanks for the follow! Good luck!