Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Shannon. I’m a wife, mother, and small business owner who has a new book out about
MY story of survival with domestic violence. This is my first book so far!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book’s name is “Battered Blessings: Surviving my abusive, toxic relationship.” I wrote
it in hopes of being able to help other women in similar situations and ignite much
needed open and honest conversations surrounding this topic. I hope to answer some
questions for people who are curious about how this can happen to someone, and
hopefully, show how it IS possible to exit safely and still have an amazing life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. It only took about five weeks to write the whole 515 pages, but that’s most
likely because it was my real-life experience.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
David Pelzer was a big one for me. His book, “A child” really stuck with me, and to
be honest inspired how open and honest I was in my book.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I am not working on another book. However, MY abuser’s most recent victim and I are throwing around the idea of co-writing a follow-up book about her experience with
him. We’ll see how it goes…
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My best advice would be to send your manuscript to as many publishing companies as
possible and find the best fit for you.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t settle for someone you can live with. Wait for the person you can’t live without. My
father always told me that, I believe he got it from his mother who I never got the
chance to know. But it always made sense to me.
What are you reading now?
Unfortunately, nothing at the moment. I run my cabinet finishing company which is
keeping me overwhelmed now. But it is a good thing!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Possibly the follow-up story.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Wow-what an awesome question! I’d have to say the Harry Potter books, only because I love all the movies but never actually read them. Anything Steven King, I love scary books. Last but certainly not least, the Bible.
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