Eleanor Shearer is a mixed race writer from the United Kingdom who is deeply connected to Caribbean history. She spends her time living in both London and Ramsgate, on the coast of Kent, to ensure she can always see the sea. As the granddaughter of Caribbean immigrants who arrived in the UK as part of the Windrush Generation, Shearer has always been drawn to the stories and history of the Caribbean.\n \nHer debut novel, "River Sing Me Home" (Headline, UK & Berkley, USA), is inspired by the true stories of brave women who searched for their stolen children after the abolition of slavery in 1834. The novel is informed by Shearer's personal experiences in the Caribbean, where she visited family in St Lucia and Barbados. Additionally, her Master's degree in Politics, where she focused on how slavery is remembered on the islands today, further influenced the novel's development.\n \nShearer conducted extensive research for "River Sing Me Home," traveling to the Caribbean to interview activists, historians, and family members about their experiences and reflections on what it really means to be free. This research solidified her determination to bring the hidden stories of slavery to light and provide a voice for those who have been historically marginalized. Overall, Shearer's personal and academic background, as well as her commitment to social justice, make her a powerful and important voice in contemporary literature.