Shannon SymondsShannon Symonds writes in an old house by the sea and in the Utah desert. She is the proud mother of six children and Nana to 18. She loves her Savior, time with her family, writing, laughter, a good mystery, walking the beach, clamming, and bonfiresShannon is an Indie author and a Cedar Fort Publishing & Media Author. Shannon's professional training began at age eight, when she found an Agatha Christie novel and read it on a rainy day at the family beach house. That was it. She was addicted to mysteries. Shannon worked for over 15 years as an advocate serving survivors of violence alongside law enforcement, and on other causes that she is ridiculously passionate about. In 2018 Shannon was nominated for the Storymaker's Whitney Award, she was awarded the Author to Watch Award for her By the Sea Cozy Mystery YA series, and in 2023 her book, Booked for Murder, was a finalist for the Indie Cozy Mystery of the Year award. Her books and audiobooks have been available at Costco, Deseret Book, Barnes & Noble, Audible, Amazon, Target, and other retailers, as well as online. Read More Read Less