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Reminiscences of Balls-Town: Echoes and Whispers of Forgotten Legacies by Amy Shannon
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Reminiscences of Balls-Town: Echoes and Whispers of Forgotten Legacies is not just a history book; it is a walkthrough memory, a quiet act of listening to the lives that shaped a community and those nearly lost to time.
Ingrained in generations of cemetery walks and guided by the author’s deep commitment to reminiscence, this book brings together archival research, family lore, and poetic reflection. It honors the prankster sons and dedicated daughters, the women whose names barely made the records, and the children who never took a breath. Some left behind headstones; others left only whispers. All left a mark.
Through silhouettes where photos are missing, and carefully linked memorials on FindAGrave, the author restores connection across generations. Each story is a thread in the hidden tapestry of Balls-Town’s past, woven from the stories of the lives and deaths of people, people that leave a mark, even if it’s a grave marker, headstone, gravestone, a passing article in the newspaper, under “deaths” with a simple two-line obituary, or one with a deserving obituary, honoring their lives.
This is a book for those who believe that every life matters, that memory is an act of love, and that even the quietest voices deserve to be heard. It is a tribute to lives lived and unlived, a lantern held up to the shadows, and an invitation to walk beside the author in honoring the legacies etched in forgotten corners.
Forward written by Bill Buell (Schenectady County Historian)
Every life, every death has a story to tell, with the silent echoes of legacies.
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To contact Amy directly about any services she provides, her work or projects, or other literary questions. Email her at writeramyshannon@gmail.com
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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)
1 Balls-Town: A Community of History, Friends, Neighbors, and Lingering Spirits
2 Reminiscences of Balls-Town: Echoes and Whispers of Forgotten Legacies
3 Balls-Town: A Pioneer's Cookbook
Currently working on a new Children's book in a spine off series
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.
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) And Resin crafts. Check out my Etsy store.
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.
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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
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- Bachelor of Arts: English
- Master of Arts: Adult Education
- Master’s in business administration
- Certified Accountant
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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).
Amy's Bookshelf Reviews and Amy Shannon as a Literary Consul
I was hoping to keep my book promotion on here for a while, but someone is impersonating me (at this time, via emails, three known emails at this time,)