Shane Bolks
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| Born | December 25, 1972 Michigan |
| Pen name | Shana Galen |
| Occupation | novelist / teacher |
| Nationality | American |
| Writing period | 2000 - present |
| Genres | Historical romance, Chick lit |
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Shane Bolks AKA Shana Galen (her pen name) is an American author of contemporary fiction (chick lit) and historical romance novels.
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[edit] Biography
She was an elementary school teacher for over eight years in Houston, Texas before turning to writing full time. She is a part of the "Sisterhood of the Jaunty Quills," and writes blogs on their website. She is also a member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA). Her brand is Pamper Your Inner Princess.
Bolks has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Education from the University of Houston.
Her book, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Men I've Dated was a RITA award finalist for "Best First Book." Her first romance novel, which was eventually titled When Dashing Met Danger, finaled in the Romance Writers of America’s 2004 Golden Heart competition.
[edit] Bibliography
[edit] As Shane Bolks
She writes under her own name when she writes contemporary fiction.
- The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Men I've Dated (Avon, April 26, 2005) ISBN 0-06-077310-3
- Reality TV Bites (Avon, June 27, 2006) ISBN 0-06-077311-1
[edit] As Shana Galen
She uses the name "Shana Galen" for her historical romance books.
- When Dashing Met Danger (Avon, April 26, 2005)- Set in 1805 England. ISBN 0-06-077315-4
- Pride and Petticoats (Avon, January 31, 2006) - Set in 1813 England. ISBN 0-06-077316-2
[edit] The Misadventures in Matrimony Series
- No Man's Bride (Avon, August 29, 2006) - Set in Regency England. ISBN 0-06-112494-X
- Good Groom Hunting (Avon, January 30, 2007) - Set in 1800s England and the high seas. ISBN 0-06-112496-6
- Blackthorne's Bride (Avon, November 1, 2007) ISBN 0-06-112497-4
