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Sharon Shinn (b. 1957 Wichita, Kansas - ) is an American author known for fantasy and science fiction romance novels. Shinn is a journalist and graduate of Northwestern University. She won the William C. Crawford Award for Outstanding New Fantasy Writer.

Shinn expressed an interest in writing early in life. She wrote her first novel at 20. She acknowledges influence from classic romance author Georgette Heyer. Among her favorite authors are Anne McCaffrey, Patricia McKillip, Robin McKinley and Peter Beagle.

Genre Fiction

Samaria

• Archangel (1996)
• Jovah's Angel (1997)
• The Alleluia Files (1998)
• Angelica (2003)
• Angel-Seeker (2004)

Young Adult Novels

• The Safe-Keeper's Secret (2004)
• Truth-Teller's Tale (2005)
• Dream-Maker's Magic (2006)
• Wintermoon Wish

Twelve Houses

• Mystic and Rider (2005)
• The Thirteenth House (2006)
• Dark Moon Defender (2006)
• When Winter Comes (2007)

Other Novels

• The Shape-changer's Wife (1995)
• Wrapt in Crystal (1999)
• Heart of Gold (2000)
• Summers at Castle Auburn (2001)
• Jenna Starborn (2002)
• General Winston's Daughter (2007)

Short Stories and Novellas

• The Double-Edged Sword
• The Sorcerer's Assassin
• When Winter Comes (2007)
• Wintermoon Wish
• Fallen Angel

External Links

• Official site
• Unofficial fan site
• Sharon Shinn at Fantasticfiction.com
• Dear Author interview
• Sharon Shinn at ISFDB.org

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