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Shamara S. Davis

Biography

Shamara is the author of "The Adventures of Marco and Carla" series and "What Happened to Kerbie Walobee?" She has a talent for writing stories that either send a chill down your spine or take you on a fantastic adventure. Originally from Port Royal, Jamaica, Shamara draws inspiration from the stories she made up as a child. She reminisces about the adventures she and her brother have been on and adds a touch of fright to make them even more enjoyable for readers. While starting by writing for teens and adults, Shamara now focuses on writing stories that are geared toward creating an exciting reading experience. Two of her recent releases, "The Receptionist" and "Altered Genesis," are currently available on Smashwords and have garnered significant attention. Alongside her writing career, Shamara is also a full-time teacher in New York and is currently working on her latest project.

Smashwords Interview

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
The first 10 years of my life I lived in a small town name Port Royal, which is on the island of Jamaica. Port Royal comes with a lot of history behind it. Pirates, bars, treasure, you name it this town had it all so I didn't have to look far for inspiration when it came to thinking up stories. We believe in a lot of things back in Jamaica and a lot of the folklore there influence my writing a lot.

I moved to Brooklyn when I was 10 years old and it was a huge difference culturally here. So to keep myself entertained I would make up stories, or what shows and cartoons that would give me a great lead on an adventure I could imagine.
Why children/middle school age books?
The reason I wanted to write for a younger audience is because in my heart I am still a kid. I don't watch Saturday morning cartoons like I used too, but my imagination is still as active as ever and I find myself thinking of all this stuff that I have to get on paper. That is how I came up with Adventures of Marco and Carla series. I wanted to tell the story of what goes on in my head and these characters that I came up with do something that I could never which is go on these adventures and not only tell the story, but also show the story to my readers.
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Where to find Shamara S. Davis online

Website: http://www.shamarabarr.wix.com/shamaradavisbooks
Twitter: @Amara_Davis
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://lalunareaders.blogspot.com/

Where to buy in print

http://www.amazon.com/The-Adventures-Marco-Carla-Monster/dp/147912625X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1370661539&sr=8-3&keywords=Shamara+Davis

Series

The Adventures of Marco and Carla by
The Adventures of Marco and Carla: The Dark Castle
Price: Free!
The Adventures of Marco and Carla The Forest of Faces
Price: $1.50 USD.
The Adventures of Marco and Carla: The Monster of Lake Shan
Price: $1.50 USD.
The Adventures of Marco and Carla: The Ghost of Black Crow Bridge
Price: $1.50 USD.

Books

Surviving the Classroom: The New Teacher's Survival Guide: Coaching for Success by
Price: $2.00 USD. Words: 11,800. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2024 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Teachers & educators, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Mentoring & coaching
Navigating your first year as a teacher can be overwhelming, but fear not! The New Teacher's Survival Guide is here to help. This comprehensive handbook covers everything from classroom management to lesson planning, parent communication to self-care. Written specifically for new teachers, this book offers practical advice and tips to help you succeed in your first year.
Altered Genesis by
Price: $3.00 USD. Words: 10,930. Language: English. Published: March 17, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
Amara Scott's world has been turned upside down. The world is under attack, and she and her new friends must run to survive. With her father gone, and three new friends to protect, can Amara survive this altered world.
The Receptionist by
Price: $3.00 USD. Words: 14,210. Language: English. Published: November 5, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
She thought she found the perfect job, but what she found was nothing but trouble that comes with a brilliant smile. The new receptionist is in for a world of trouble after she catches the wrong man's attention.
Practically Fiction ( A Collection of Unrelated Short Stories) by
Price: $4.00 USD. Words: 19,920. Language: English. Published: November 28, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
Stories of love, obsession, dreams, and childhood memories; Practically Fiction is a books of short stories by Shamara S. Davis that shows some insight into the author's mind. This ten story anthology has a story for everyone.
Throw It Back (A Very Short Pirate Story) by
Price: $1.00 USD. Words: 3,330. Language: English. Published: September 13, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Sea adventures, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Be careful with what you find at sea, it may turn into your worst nightmare. Throw It Back is the story of Morgan, a young man in Port Royal, Jamaica, desperate to escape his small, boring town. Little does Morgan know that the treasure he thinks will get him out, will instead send him into a world of bad dreams and a mysterious fog.
The Adventures of Marco and Carla The Forest of Faces by
Series: The Adventures of Marco and Carla, Book 2. Price: $1.50 USD. Words: 6,010. Language: English. Published: September 13, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
This is the story of Marco and Carla, and their friend Sammie. Young children in a town where weird things seem to happen all around them. Marco always wants to know why something is happening, so he is a total sucker for a mystery and he always have to solve them.
Burdened by
Price: $1.00 USD. Words: 1,390. Language: English. Published: July 24, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Drama, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
(4.67 from 3 reviews)
Emily is tired of it all. Feeling dejected she decides to commit the ultimate sin. Can the Doc save her from herself or will it be too late?
The Cave by
Price: Free! Words: 2,850. Language: English. Published: July 18, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
(4.00 from 1 review)
There is a forbidden cave that is said to be haunted by spirits and no one is allowed to enter it. Zandra's curiosity gets the better of him and to prove to his friend Yaella, who follows the village's laws, that there is nothing in the cave he breaks the rules and ventures where no one dears with Yaella in tow.
The Adventures of Marco and Carla: The Ghost of Black Crow Bridge by
Series: The Adventures of Marco and Carla, Book 4. Price: $1.50 USD. Words: 16,210. Language: American English. Published: July 2, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Thriller & Suspense
Marco, Carla, and Sammie are at it again. Marco finds a mysterious locket that leads him, his sister, and Sammie on a new adventure, that solves an age old mystery and frees a wandering soul.
The Adventures of Marco and Carla: The Dark Castle by
Series: The Adventures of Marco and Carla, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 3,980. Language: English. Published: June 24, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Horror
(4.00 from 1 review)
In a castle that lies outside of a town something evil lurks in the shadows. No one knows it's there for sure, but there are stories. But there are those that ignore the stories and have made this old run down castle into their own play ground.Marco, Carla, and Sammie, have played at the castle many times without seeing anything, but when people start going missing the castle holds the secret.
What Happened To Kerbie Walobee? by
Price: $4.00 USD. Words: 21,350. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Mystery & Detective, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Thriller & Suspense
(5.00 from 1 review)
"Since you’re new here you wouldn't know anything about this. They said that some people disappeared from that house." This is what Michael and Michele are told about their new home. What makes it more interesting is the journal they found of a boy that once lived there. Caught up in the excitement of the journal. The children try to solve a 40 year old mystery that leads them to danger.
The Adventures of Marco and Carla: The Monster of Lake Shan by
Series: The Adventures of Marco and Carla, Book 3. Price: $1.50 USD. Words: 8,760. Language: English. Published: June 7, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters, Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
(5.00 from 1 review)
Marco,Carla, and Sammie couldn't wait to go on vacation with their families. They've been thinking about Lake Shan and all the fun they expect to have there.The Lake Shan is beautiful, but there is something sinister lurking below it's calm waters. There strange things start to happen and one of the campers disappear.Well they be able to find out what's going on before they disappear too.

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