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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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Defending Truth by Shannon McNear
"Christian Historical Romance

I absolutely loved this determined young woman so willing to fight, and defend, and lovingly take such tender care of her younger siblings! They all have wonderfully unique names and her's being Truth, really embodied who" Read more of this review »
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Loved this entire series (you absolutely must read them all to get the whole story), and especially loved how in each segment features a different first-person POV character, to account for each gift of the magi.
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Loved this whole series! If you start one, make sure you read them all. Beautifully satisfying and a very fun take on the three magi. My only complaint: I want more! Definitely satisfied my craving for a different sort of Christmas story this year.
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Loved this entire series (you absolutely must read them all to get the whole story), and especially loved how in each segment features a different first-person POV character, to account for each gift of the magi.
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In search of "something different" for a Christmas read, I pulled this out of my dusty Kindle TBR pile and ... was pulled in right away. 4.5 for adventure, intrigue, and Higley's always-silky-smooth writing style. Immediately after finishing I went b ...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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