Sharon Shinn

Sharon Shinn is a highly regarded American author, known for her novels that blend elements of science fiction, romance, and fantasy. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, in 1957 and has since published over a dozen books for both adult and young adult readers. Shinn's most successful works include the Samaria Series, the Shifting Circles Series, and the Twelve House Series. In addition to her fiction writing, Shinn has also worked as a journalist for a news channel in St. Louis, Missouri, where she reports on management education and interviews professionals from around the world.

Shinn's passion for writing began at a young age, when she wrote her first poem at the age of eight. She pursued a degree in journalism at Northwestern University, which she used to support herself while honing her craft as a fiction writer. Shinn's dedication to her writing paid off, as she won the William C. Crawford Award for Outstanding New Fantasy Writer and was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.

In addition to her love of writing, Shinn is also an avid fan of sports, particularly the St. Louis Rams and St. Louis Cardinals. She enjoys watching TV shows, with a particular fondness for the work of Joss Whedon. Shinn is a prolific writer, balancing her full-time job as a journalist with her fiction writing in the evenings and on weekends. Despite her busy schedule, she finds time to read widely across all genres and attend baseball games and movies. Shinn is not a pet owner, but she does have a menagerie of stuffed animals and many friends who are animal lovers. She continues to reside in the Midwest, where she continues to write and work as a journalist.