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Shannon has been writing one thing or another since third grade and finished her first novel at age fifteen—but waited more than thirty years for her first book contract. In the meantime, she graduated from high school, attended college, met and married her husband, birthed nine children, lost one, taught five to drive, revised that first story innumerable times, and completed six others.

Her first published novella, Defending Truth, in A Pioneer Christmas Collection (Barbour, 2013 & 2015), was a 2014 RITA® nominee, and her most recent one, The Wise Guy and the Star in Love's Pure Light was a 2021 SELAH winner. She writes regularly for Colonial Quills, is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Faith-Hope-Love Christian Writers, a
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Shannon McNear In between research for my next historical (a possible sequel to my full-length Revolutionary War novel Loyalty's Cadence), I'm chipping away at my ne…moreIn between research for my next historical (a possible sequel to my full-length Revolutionary War novel Loyalty's Cadence), I'm chipping away at my never-ending fantasy series ... more on that later.(less)
Shannon McNear Reading ... first-person historical accounts, novels, articles. Listening to music. Looking through scenic photos. Sometimes just watching people and …moreReading ... first-person historical accounts, novels, articles. Listening to music. Looking through scenic photos. Sometimes just watching people and listening to conversations. (Yes, I eavesdrop ... unashamedly. LOL)(less)
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The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear
"This one was a little hard to read , sometimes I just felt like it was just listing a lot of facts instead of being a "fictional" story. I will say I always learn history by reading Historical Fiction, and this was no exception, which I do love. One " Read more of this review »
Loyalty's Pursuit by Shannon McNear
" Yes, ma'am, this story covers one of the family branches leading up to The Rebel Bride! Thank you so much for your sweet, encouraging response. Have y ...more "
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“These men---it's like they ain't even men. Ain't got the heart God gave ordinary human beings.”
Shannon McNear

“These men-it's like they ain't even men. Ain't got the heart God gave ordinary human beings.”
Shannon McNear, The Blue Cloak

“The first day they spied the Blue Ridge Mountains from their wagon train, Mr. Davis had bid them stop and set up camp. What a glorious feast for the eyes.”
Shannon McNear, The Backcountry Brides Collection: Eight 18th Century Women Seek Love on Colonial America's Frontier

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Shannon McNear Trinity wrote: "Hi Shannon,
Have you written any books?
If so what are they about?
Have a blessed day,
Trinity Rose aka Wanda :)"


Dear Wanda! I just found this message. Thank you for asking! At the time you asked, I had written part of a Christian fantasy series, one contemporary romance set in Charleston SC, and a historical set during the Revolutionary War in South Carolina--from the British/loyalist POV! As you see, I've added a few stories. God willing, maybe I'll get to bring some of those old ones to print as well!

Hope you are doing well! ❤ Blessings, Shannon


Trinity Rose Hi Shannon,
Have you written any books?
If so what are they about?
Have a blessed day,
Trinity Rose aka Wanda :)


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