Shane Bolks (born December 25, 1972), who writes under the pen name Shana Galen, is an American author of "chick lit" and historical romance novels.[1]
Shane Bolks | |
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Born | Michigan, U.S. | December 25, 1972
Pen name | Shana Galen |
Occupation | Novelist / teacher |
Education | |
Period | 2000–present |
Genre | Historical romance, chick lit |
Subjects | Romance, women's lives |
Website | |
shanagalen |
Biography
editBolks was a secondary school teacher for over 11 years in Houston, Texas, before turning to writing full-time. She is a founding member of The Sisterhood of the Jaunty Quills and writes blogs on its website. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America.[2] Her brand is Let the Games Begin.
Bolks has a B.A. in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Education from the University of Houston.[3]
Her book, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Men I've Dated was a RITA award finalist for "Best First Book".[4] Her first romance novel, which was eventually titled When Dashing Met Danger, finaled in the Romance Writers of America's 2004 Golden Heart competition.[5] Blackthorne's Bride was a 2008 Rita award finalist for "Best Long Historical".
Bibliography
editAs Shane Bolks
editShe 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
As Shana Galen
editShe 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
The Misadventures in Matrimony series
edit- 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 19th century England and the high seas. ISBN 0-06-112496-6
- Blackthorne's Bride (Avon, November 1, 2007) ISBN 0-06-112497-4
Sons of the Revolution
edit- The Making of a Duchess (Sourcebooks Casablanca, June 2010). ISBN 978-1402238659
- The Making of a Gentleman (Sourcebooks Casablanca, October 2010). ISBN 978-1402238666
- The Rogue Pirates's Bride (Sourcebooks Casablanca, February 2012). ISBN 978-1402265556
Regency Spy series
edit- Lord and Lady Spy (Sourcebooks Casablanca,September 2011). ISBN 978-1402259074
Jewels of the Ton
edit- When You Give a Duke a Diamond (Sourcebooks Casablanca, September 2012). ISBN 978-1402269738
- If You Give a Rake a Ruby (Sourcebooks Casablanca, March 2013). ISBN 9781402269769
- Sapphires Are an Earl's Best Friend (Sourcebooks Casablanca, March 2014). ISBN 9781402269790
The Survivors
edit- Third Son's a Charm, Book 1 (Sourcebooks Casablanca, November 2017). ISBN 9781492657033
- No Earls Allowed, Book 2 (Sourcebooks Casablanca, March 2018). ISBN 9781492639015
- An Affair with a Spare, Book 3 (Sourcebooks Casablanca, July 2018). ISBN 9781492638957
- Unmask Me if You Can, Book 4. (Amazon Digital Services, September 2018). ASIN B07G9VJL3Z
- The Claiming of the Shrew, Book 5. (Amazon Digital Services, April 2019). ASIN B07MXMJ7Q8
- A Duke a Dozen, Book 6. (Amazon Digital Services, September 2019). ASIN B07T9PGGVL
- How the Lady was Won, Book 7. (Amazon Digital Services, February 2020). ASIN B081QKBHV6
- Kisses and Scandal, Book 7.5. (Amazon Digital Services, April 2020). ASIN B084NZ959Q
- The Highlander's Excellent Adventure, Book 8. (Amazon Digital Services, September 2020). ASIN B0871MQXG8
References
edit- ^ "Shane Bolks". Goodreads. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Galen, Shana [A pseudonym] (Shane Bolks)". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Shana Galen Books In Order". BookSeriesInOrder.com. 21 September 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "SF Site News". SF Site. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ Kane, Kathryn (27 February 2012). "Cheryl Bolen Reveals The Power? of the Golden Heart Award". TheBeauMonde.com. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
External links
edit- Shana Galen' official website
- Shana Galen' official blog on the Jaunty Quills website
- Romance Writers of America web site at the Library of Congress Web Archives (archived February 14, 2007)