Shannon Winslow

Shannon Winslow claims she was minding her own business raising two sons and pursuing a very sensible career as a dental hygienist when an ordinary trip to Costco ten years ago changed her life. That was the day a copy of the 95 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice fairly leapt off the shelf and into her oversized shopping cart. After watching the mini-series, Shannon was hopelessly hooked on the story, Colin Firth's Darcy, and all things Jane Austen. One may guess what followed compulsive reading, late-night trips to the library and video store, secret rendezvous with Mr. Darcy and Mr. Knightley. Finally, only one thing remained. Her dedication (or obsession, as it could more rightly be described) ultimately inspired her to begin writing her own stories a la Austen.