About

About

Shannon Dittemore is the author of the Angel Eyes novels. She has an overactive imagination and a passion for truth. Her lifelong journey to combine the two is responsible for a stint at Portland Bible College, performances with local theater companies, and an affinity for mentoring teen writers. Since 2013, Shannon has taught mentoring tracks at a local school where she provides junior high and high school students with an introduction to writing and the publishing industry. She also blogs for Go Teen Writers, posting encouragement and instruction on a weekly basis.

ANGEL EYES was Shannon’s debut novel and the launch of a young adult supernatural trilogy. It was published in the summer of 2012 by Thomas Nelson. The sequel BROKEN WINGS hit shelves in February, 2013 and the final novel in the trilogy, DARK HALO, was available August 20, 2013.

She is represented by Holly Root of Root Literary.

“I’m a firm believer that books open doors into the imagination and remind us that we should venture there often. We should dream. We should try hard things. We should be fearless. And while there are many obstacles that stand in the way, I hope my stories remind readers that life is to be lived. Pain is to be tackled. Mountains are to be climbed. And while you may fall into dark places along the way, light is as close as the prayer on your lips.”

Shannon Dittemore is an award-winning author and speaker. Her young adult books include a high-stakes fantasy adventure in the Winter, White and Wicked duology, as well as an eye-opening plunge into the supernatural with the Angel Eyes novels.

The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books called Winter, White and Wicked a “propulsive, adrenaline-fueled ride through a dangerously thrilling and chilling landscape,” and the Whippoorwill committee awarded it the The Whippoorwill Award in 2021.

Following a decade-long stint as a contributor to Go Teen Writers, a Writers’ Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers selection seven years running, Shannon enjoys teaching and encouraging writers of all ages.

She’s taught in a variety of formats including year long classes, mentoring tracks, and workshops at several conferences and schools including Realm Makers Writers Conference, Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, SoCal Christian Writers, John Adams Academy, and Grace Classical Academy.

When she's not at her desk, Shannon can be found in the wilds of Northern California, adventuring with her husband and two children.

To learn more about Shannon’s speaking engagements, and to request an event, please visit the Events page.

Shannon is represented by Holly Root of Root Literary.