FEATURED BOOK
What am I? by Amy C Shannon
Second Edition
Meet Free, a lovable character who feels different from his cat family. With long floppy ears like a bunny and mismatched eyes—one blue, one green—Free stands out. Often called "Freak" by his brothers, he dreams of finding where he truly belongs.
Free on his exciting journey of looking for what he truly is, as he searches for a real home beyond his cardboard box. Along the way, he questions everything and everyone around him, hoping to understand his true identity. Will Free find out who he really is?
This heartwarming tale is perfect for children who love stories about adventure, family, and finding oneself.
Amy Shannon: Literary Consultant
Amy Shannon's Clients or Want-to-be Clients
Amy Shannon's Clients or Want-to-be Clients
To contact Amy directly about any services she provides, her work or projects, or other literary questions. Email her at writeramyshannon@gmail.com
Amy Shannon's Clients or Want-to-be Clients
Amy Shannon's Clients or Want-to-be Clients
Amy Shannon's Clients or Want-to-be Clients
To contact Amy directly about any services she provides, her work or projects, or other literary questions. Email her at writeramyshannon@gmail.com
Text Option: 518.879.9296
Amy's Bookshelf Reviews
Amy Shannon's Clients or Want-to-be Clients
Amy's Bookshelf Reviews
To contact Amy directly about anything to do with Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. Email her at amysbookshelfreviews@gmail.com
Who is Amy Shannon?
Kindness Advocate
Kindness is not weakness.
It’s the strength to listen when others turn away.
It’s the courage to speak gently in a loud world.
It’s the choice to see worth in every soul—especially our own.
I created this campaign because I’ve been dismissed.
But kindness refuses to be silent.
Join me. Wear it. Share it. Live it.
Be kind. Always.
Domestic Violence Survivor
In November 2005, Amy was attacked by her husband, where he almost killed her. She was punched in the face, kicked in the head, back, and anywhere possible on her body, and almost strangled to death.
So, this is what's "wrong" with Amy.
Since the attack almost 20 years ago, she's had the same migraine, but the levels of severity may be different from day to day, and she does get "normal" headaches, which feels like it's laying on the other migraine. She was diagnosed a few years ago with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which is different from person to person. The brain sends incorrect signals to parts of the body, mostly pain, tremors, and spasms. She has neuropathy in her feet, and also has chronic pain in her joints and muscles. FND can make the body mimic other diseases. She can also have awake seizures, and she falls a lot.
This does NOT stop her from having multiple purposes in life. She cherishes every moment of life, and believes that everyone should be remembered, and anyone who needs assistance should get it. Especially when she helps other authors... one of her biggest purposes.
Author
Over 140 stories and poetry written.
Genres: Women, Family, Drama, Suspense, Thriller, Paranormal, Poetry, Supernatural, Children
Nonfiction:
Historical, Writer's guides and resources.
Local Historian (indigenous to Saratoga County)
Author of Balls-Town: A community of History, Friends, Neighbors, and Lingering Spirits (March 2024)
Currently working on a new Nonfiction Historical book.
Historical Articles for the Saratoga County Historical Society and Roundtable.
Literary Consultant
- Help authors find publishers or agents, and write query letters.
- Help Authors find their way
- Promotions for Authors
- Supporter of Indie Authors, and do whatever I can to help, whenever I can.
Literate-Ly Magazine
Owner and sole operator of Literate-Ly Magazine.
Editor
Content and copy editor. I work within an author's budget but never sacrifice quality or take away the author's voice.
Professional Book Reviewer
Owner and operator of Amy's Bookshelf Reviews
Rock Nerd and Crafter
I love all things geology, and I am also a rock collector, and a crafter (I make things out of rocks, gems and crystals).
A Star Trek FAN
Yes, I love Star Trek. TOS, TNG, Enterprise, Voyager, Picard. I own all the movies, and the DVDs of the shows I listed.
I am also a collector, from trying Picard's wine, to figurines and displays for the characters.
Amy's Author Profiles
Author Amy Shannon
Books for Adults
Children of All Ages (yes, including you).
Adult Short Stories
From Writing Resources, Historical Nonfiction, Poetry books, to fiction novels about Private investigators and Crime and Punishment.
Adult Short Stories
Children of All Ages (yes, including you).
Adult Short Stories
Short Stories of various genres from paranormal to the criminal mind.
The MOD Life Epic Saga
Children of All Ages (yes, including you).
Children of All Ages (yes, including you).
The MOD Life Epic Saga is a category in itself. Follow the lives of the Sars Springs residents, with stories about crime, punishment, human experimentation, and bringing back the dead, but the romance and family aspect is always there.
Children of All Ages (yes, including you).
Children of All Ages (yes, including you).
Children of All Ages (yes, including you).
The first children's book that was published by Amy Shannon.
AMY SHANNON Enterprises Services
Businesses
Businesses
- Essence Literary Consulting
- Essence Publishing
- Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews
- The Official Blog of Amy Shannon
Services
Businesses
- Publisher of Literary Magazine, Literate-Ly
- Literary Blogging
- Book Reviews
- Literary Professional Promotion
- Education
- Literary Consultant
- Editing Documents a variety of types.
- Writing Query Letters
- Searching for Agents or publishers for authors
- Publishing for an author using DIY publishers.
Expertise
- Publishing
- Graphic Design
- Writing
- Content Editing
- Copy Editing
- Editorial feedback
- Bachelor of Arts: English
- Master of Arts: Adult Education
- Master’s in business administration
- Certified Accountant
Advocacy
For Authors
Video Series
- Advocate for Anti-book Banning
- Help authors who need assistance in anything literary
- Help authors get their name out other with promotions.
Video Series
Video Series
- Video series "Exposed: Mobility Impaired Denied" on YouTube
- Survivor of DV, and assist others when necessary or called upon. Survivors can email me at amyshan75@gmail.com
Advocate for Changed Legislation
- Abolish the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968
- Amend the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 2010 to include Federal facilities and buildings have the same regulations for EASILY accessible entrances and exits. Amend ALL public access buildings have mandated automatic doors, or a button that can be pushed to make them automatic (light weight doors cannot accommodate everyone).
Be Kind Campaign
Kindness is not weakness.
It’s the strength to listen when others turn away.
It’s the courage to speak gently in a loud world.
It’s the choice to see worth in every soul—especially our own.
I created this campaign because I’ve been dismissed.
But kindness refuses to be silent.
Join me. Wear it. Share it. Live it.
Be kind. Always.