Hi, I'm Shanon

My work lies at the intersections of science, history, medicine, magic, and spirit. Words are an attempt to communicate experiences we collectively share. I observe the world with the mind of a scientist and respond with the heart of an artist.

Hailing from the Midwest, I identify as a global citizen. I have lived across the globe. From Chile to Norway, Alaska to Hawaii. Hiking and animal fostering fill the gaps between writing.

Photo Credit @soulroleorganics

Publications

Monthly column for the Waikoloa Village newsletter
Monthly column "The Dr. Is In" for regional newspaper West Hawaii Today

Teachers and mentors

William Kloefkorn, Poet Laureate Nebraska
Ron Spatz, Creative Writing, University of Alaska
David Edgecombe, Playwriting, University of Alaska
Gillian Culf, Beth Dunnington and Emily Gleason's Writer's workshops
Sam Uhl of The cheerful word, Memoire Workshop

Education

I joyfully earned double major bachelor's degrees in theater/dance, and psychology with a minor in vocal music performance from the University of Alaska Anchorage. After a career in the arts, I earned a master's degree in Classical Five Element Acupuncture and a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine. Now I write and learn.

Things I Love

I always love going on an adventure

Don't worry, they are just having a "serious" talk

Land and Sea

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