While in the middle of a work project, she got the idea of Keeper of the Lost Cities and never looked back. However, by the time she graduated, Shannon had realized that she enjoyed watching movies far more than making them.Īlthough she worked in Hollywood after graduating, she made an exit after a year and got a regular job in an effort to pay the bills. She attended the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she studied art, screenwriting, and film production. She has so far authored two series, namely the Keeper of the Lost Cities, which is an award-winning middle grade series, as well as the Sky Fall series for young adults.Īlthough she is now a seasoned writer, Shannon never knew that she wanted to be a writer. Shannon Messenger is an American New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy, young adult and children’s books.
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