Sharon Shinn

Sharon Shinn is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, and romance. She has published more than 20 novels, including the Samaria series, the Twelve Houses series, and the Shifting Circles series. She has also written several short stories and novellas.

Shinn was born in Wichita, Kansas, in 1957. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism. After college, she worked as a journalist for several years before turning to writing fiction full-time.

Shinn's novels have been praised for their strong female characters, their complex plots, and their lush, romantic settings. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the William C. Crawford Award, the Locus Award, and the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award.

Shinn is a frequent speaker at science fiction and fantasy conventions. She is also a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.