Shanna Swendson is a successful American author, best known for her fantasy, romance, and chick lit novels. Swendson was born in Tennessee and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she majored in broadcast news. However, she took several courses to help her become a novelist, revealing her passion for storytelling from an early age. Swendson's love for creating stories began when she was a child, making up adventures for her toys and dolls. As she grew older, she started writing down her stories, eventually pursuing a career in novel-writing.
Before becoming a published author, Swendson worked in public relations while writing science fiction and fantasy in her spare time. She had always known she was a writer at heart, but it wasn't until she won a contest and sold her novel that she realized she could make a career out of it. Swendson's big break came when she attended a writing conference and met a real, live editor who encouraged her to submit her work. One of her manuscripts won the science fiction/fantasy category of the contest, and she went on to sell the novel elsewhere.
Swendson's most famous work is the Enchanted, Inc. series, which features Katie Chandler as the main character. The series began in 2005 and has gained a large following due to its unique blend of fantasy, romance, and humor. Swendson currently resides in Irving, Texas, where she continues to write and create new worlds for her readers to explore.
Swendson is a prolific writer who has written a number of novels for both teens and adults. Apart from the Enchanted, Inc. series, she has also written the Lucky Lexie Mysteries and the Rebel Mechanics series. Swendson is known for her imaginative storytelling, witty humor, and strong female characters. She devotes her spare time to reading, knitting, and music, and she encourages her fans to visit her website and sign up for her newsletter. Swendson's work has been praised for its originality, humor, and engaging characters, making her a beloved author in the fantasy, romance, and chick lit genres.