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Shannon L. Peel

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Shannon Peel grew up in Enderby, BC where her family's root run deep. Growing up where television was either non existent or very limited she relied on books & imagination to escape into the world beyond.

She went to UBC to study and earn a general studies BA with a concentration in Political Science and Economics. Macro analysis of world events, social justice and human motivations became a passion of hers. This passion is a driving force in all her stories, which have political, economic, and social justice undercurrents.

After a career in the financial field she decided to stay home and raise her two children until school age. In 2007 she return to the workforce as a sales / marketing / advertising professional. She currently resides in ...more

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Shannon... Do you think you're more vulnerable in your writing or in your personal life? What obstacles to vulnerability are there for you in either of those areas? And why do you think you're able to be more open in one than in the other? Thanks, Jason

Shannon L. Peel Vulnerability is one of those things most people don't like to think about, me included. I had to look up the definition to help me answer this questi…moreVulnerability is one of those things most people don't like to think about, me included. I had to look up the definition to help me answer this question: Open to injury.

Considering my life and how I've become very closed off and distrustful of others, especially men, I'd have to say I am not vulnerable in the real world, even though I feel extremely vulnerable. I feel unsafe, judged, attacked, and that is why I am extremely defensive and protect myself and my kids at all costs. I push others away if I think they'll hurt me and I have built a huge wall around my heart.

With my writing I'd say I am more vulnerable. I draw from my experiences and the pain I feel to develop the story line and to understand what my characters are going through. I invite others into my soul to get to know me as a writer. I put my writing out there into the world and beg others to give me their honest and brutal feedback. Even if it isn't 100% positive I am thankful for their honesty and file away their suggestions for future work. I am not defensive, I don't feel attacked by my readers, and I am open to their criticisms and judgements.

I think the difference is how safe we feel. Where I don't feel secure I am defensive and less open to inviting injury into my life. Where I feel secure, in my writing, I am vulnerable and open to injury. Although I feel vulnerable in the real world, I am not and where I don't feel vulnerable in my writing, I am. (less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Shannon L. Peel Just do it. Ignore everyone who says you aren't gonna be a writer and write. Take classes, go to seminars, analyze other's writing and find your style…moreJust do it. Ignore everyone who says you aren't gonna be a writer and write. Take classes, go to seminars, analyze other's writing and find your style. Then when you're finished your book, hire a professional editor. The money you spend on a good quality professional editor, as long as you listen and don't get defensive, will make your book that much better. (less)

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	Thirteen really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	40 Something - A Novel about the X-Generation 3.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Soldier (Journeys in Eladonia, #3) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Slave (Journeys in Eladonia, #1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Seer (Journeys in Eladonia, #4) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Captive. (Secrets, Choices and Redemption #1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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40 Something is based on true stories and about five women navigating life while juggling careers, kids, family, and the men in their lives. It is about friends, sisters, rivals, marriage, divorce, dating, love, and how life has changed.

It has always been my dream to write the novel about our generation and in this series I have. I started with short novellas 15 000 - 20 000 words. Each one like Read more of this blog post »

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“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
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