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Shana Galen is the author of numerous fast-paced adventurous Regency historical romances, including the Rita-nominated Blackthorne’s Bride. Her books have been sold worldwide, including Japan, Brazil, Russia, Spain, Turkey, and the Netherlands, and have been featured in the Rhapsody and Doubleday Book Clubs. A former English teacher in Houston’s inner city, Shana now writes full time. She’s a wife, a mother, and an expert multi-tasker. She loves to hear from readers: visit her website at www.shanagalen.com or see what she’s up to daily on Facebook and twitter.


When you start writing you get all sorts of advice…one of the most common is “write what you know.”


Okay, so that means I should write about life in Nebraska? Or perhaps my day job for many years in…insurance? Wow, I’d really like to read those books. lol


I believe the advice should be: “Know What You Write.”


In the book I’m currently writing, “A Sweetheart for Jude Fortune,” (out next February)...

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Average rating: 3.89 · 3,597 ratings · 640 reviews · 14 distinct works · Similar authors
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When you start writing you get all sorts of advice…one of the most common is “write what you know.”
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"Diana wrote: "2 things that always make me happy:) my yorkies and my children smiling!" Yep! Except I would say my kitties and my little girl smiling. "
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" Loved this book. I think it was the best of Shana Galen's (Misadventrues in Matrimoney). Loved Jack the hero, and Maddie was sweet and funny. "
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" I really enjoyed Jack and Maddie's story. Maddie and Jack are perfect for each other and so are Ashley and Nicholas. The race to Gretna Green and all the complications that arise is entertaining! "
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" What I love most when I read historical romances is the authors ability to take you to another time and once you have read the last page you feel as if you truly experienced what life was like in that world. If History teachers could take lessons... "
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Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* Thank you for accepting my friend invite, Shana!


Maureen Mullis Thank you for adding this fellow author into your circle of friends here on Goodreads. I hope you'll add my novels including the cozy mysteries (What Would Nancy Do?, Lethal Prescription), In the Company of Women, The Christmas to Remember and Finding Normal to your to-read list. I look forward to reading your book reviews and recommendations. Happy reading!


Savannah Shana, thank you for the friendship.
Stay naughty,
Savannah
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Beebs Hi Shana

Thanks for accepting!


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