Shannon Delany has written stories since she was a child. She began writing in earnest when her grandmother fell unexpectedly ill during a family vacation. In 2008 her greatly abbreviated version of 13 to Life (written in just five weeks) won the grand prize in the first-ever cell phone novel contest in the western world through Textnovel.com .
Shannon was thrilled when St. Martin’s Press offered her a contract for a series about her 13 to Life characters. She expanded on the cell phone novel version, adding the subplots and characters she didn’t have time to during the contest. As paranormal as werewolves seem, the grief Shannon used to build Jess’s character is something she personally experienced with the loss of her own mother. Focusing on Jess and Pietr’s story of loss, love and dramatic and dangerous changes, Shannon came to better grips with her own struggle. The resulting novel has earned her blurbs from authors she respects most.
The first novel in Shannon’s YA paranormal series, 13 to Life, was released on June 22, 2010.
Previously a teacher and now a farmer raising heritage livestock, Shannon lives and writes in Upstate New York and enjoys traveling to talk to people about most anything.
Interview:
If you could travel in a Time Machine would you go back to the past or into the future?
Into the past (and take some heavy antibiotics and Purell ;).
If you could invite any 5 people to dinner who would you choose?
In real life? My beta readers. They rock. I'd totally cook for them. A fictional five? Pietr, Max, Cat, Alexi and a character you won't meet until Bargains and Betrayals--Nadezhda.
If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you want with you?
A good book, a sturdy shelter and Max (hey, he's entertaining ;).
What is one book everyone should read?
I'm sure I'll get myself in trouble on this one, but if it can only be one, I'd suggest reading the Bible as a commentary on human behavior, traditions, psychology and the establishment of commonally accepted morality and law.
What is the last book you read?
The Lovely Bones
What is the last movie you saw?
Gamer
If you could have any superpower what would you choose?
To freeze time around me--hey, I have deadlines to meet (and a fierce curiosity about observing people).
When you were 12 years old what did you want to be when you grew up?
At twelve I think I was between being a police officer or a writer.
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
It depends on the company...Turkey Hill does a great chocolate peanut butter combo. I have a weakness for that flavor combo but the ratio has to be just right...
If you could meet one person who has died who would you choose?
Mark Twain. We're supposedly related and he was a clever, clever man.
Which fictional character would you most like to meet?
It's a toss-up (and varies by my mood) but today? Either Captain Jack Sparrow or Westley, the Man in Black from The Princess Bride. If I'm brooding--Wolverine.
What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?
Biscuits and gravy--my mother was a Southerner and Southern food says "home" to me.
How many bo
7 Comments on #BIR2010 - Book Giveaway: 13 to Life plus chapbook by Shannon Delany + Interview, last added: 12/14/2010
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I filled out every form on your BIR contest, because I didn't know which I filled out and there may be duplicates. I'm sorry. I'll keep up from now on.
Heather Rosdol
These interview questions always seem to elicit some cool and interesting answers. Shannon should talk to Jackson Pearce about Mark Twain...she's obsessed with him and I'm sure she'd love to hang out with a relative.
Thanks for the giveaway! I cannot wait for Secrets and Shadows.
Turkey Hill pb cup is my dad and mine's fave flavor also!
thanks for the giveaway
I had never even thought about meeting Westley, from the Princess Bride. If Buttercup wasn't in the picture, I'd totally agree.lol
Thanks for the great interview and giveaway!
thanks for the giveaway :]