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Shannon Lawrence

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A fan of all things fantastical and frightening, Shannon Lawrence writes in her dungeon when her minions allow, often accompanied by her familiar, Cleo. She writes primarily horror and fantasy. Her stories can be found in several anthologies and magazines, including Space and Time Magazine, Dark Moon Digest, and The Literary Hatchet, and her short story collection Blue Sludge Blues & Other Abominations is now available.

When she's not writing, she's hiking through the wilds of Colorado and photographing her magnificent surroundings. Though she often misses the Oregon coast, the majestic and rugged Rockies are a sight she could never part with. Besides, in Colorado there's always a place to hide a body or birth a monster. What more could she
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I like psychological horror best. Something that could actually happen. Human monsters versus made up ones. Of course, I like it all, but p…more
Hi, Traci!

I like psychological horror best. Something that could actually happen. Human monsters versus made up ones. Of course, I like it all, but psychological is my favorite when well done.

As far as fantasy, I tend toward urban fantasy more than high fantasy. I love the meshing of modern day with fantastical elements.(less)
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Beth Hi Shannon,
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