S.L. Shelton

Biography

S.L. Shelton is a passionate, fact spouting former techie and soldier who is constantly at odds with his need to kick the legs out from under those who abuse their power (Political, Economic or Super). He lives on a tiny little farm on the banks of a tiny little river in the northwestern part of Virginia, where his semi-secret identity is somewhat protected on three sides. Despite deep misgivings about writing on subjects close to his own life, he has penned a series of books about a similarly broken, similarly gifted young man who similarly doesn't have a clue when to stop and re-evaluate life decisions.

Before building his career in the computer field for nearly two decades as a developer, designer, trainer, and a CEO, he had the honor of serving in the US Armed Forces in several roles, most involving explosives of some sort. After selling his successful micro empire in 2011, Shelton retired to his study which he hasn't left since. On most days he writes, but when left alone and to his own devices, breaks his troll like existence long enough to sneak into the sunlight and fire a weapon or two, snap a few pictures or pick some vegetables from his wife's prized organic garden beds.

Though his climbing days are behind him due to injuries (several to the head), he was an avid rock climber, having climbed for decades since his teen years. His three children are grown and living very adventurous lives of their own.

Waking Wolfe is the first novel in the multi-genre bestselling Scott Wolfe Series, followed by Unexpected Gaines, Danger Close, Wolfe Trap, Harbinger, Predator's Game, and Splinter Self. Hedged and Lime Kiln Road are crime thrillers, both reaching top ten or better bestseller ranking.
You can find S.L. Shelton on
twitter: @SLSheltonAuthor
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SLShelton.Author
And WordPress: wolfeauthor.wordpress.com

Smashwords Interview

Who are your favorite authors?
I've always had a huge interest in action adventure stories, particularly fast paced spy thrillers and the like. The late great Tom Clancy was one of my all time favorites, as well as Cussler, Flynn, Patterson and Ludlum. But I also have a soft spot for scifi and fantasy. Arthur C. Clark, Frank Herbert, and Anne McCaffrey were my go to authors as a younger reader. And of course, who couldn't love Anne Rice and Stephen King.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
Coffee...But after that, I'm ready for whatever is on the to-do list. I live on a small historic mill site that has become a micro farm, so there are always things to do here. But for the most part, I sit at my desk, first thing in the morning and write down what Scott Wolfe was doing in my head the night before. I love building a story and challenging my characters. It's not hard to get me to write...editing is another story all together.
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Books

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