Sharon Skinner

Biography

Sharon Skinner holds a B.A. In English, an M.A. in Creative Writing and a Poetic License. She has worked as a landscaper, a cashier, a maid, a waitress, a communications specialist, a videographer, a technical writer, a project management consultant and a biomedical field service engineer and served aboard the USS Jason as one of the first women assigned to a US Navy ship. Her poetry and fiction have been published in myriad local, national and international publications. Sharon is an active member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and serves as the Assistant Regional Advisor for SCBWI AZ.

Her recent publishing credits include In Case You Didn’t hear Me the First Time (2010), The Healer’s Legacy (2012), The Nelig Stones (2013), Mirabella and the Faded Phantom (March 2014). The highly anticipated sequel to The Healer’s Legacy, The Matriarch’s Devise, is due for release in Fall 2015.

Where to find Sharon Skinner online

Series

The Healer's Trilogy
Orpahned by war, haunted by unknown origins, KIRA is a young woman with a secret. She can psychically communicate with certain animals. Determined to discover the truth of her heritage, Kira resumes her journey following the events of The Healer's Legacy. Together with Milos, and accompanied by her loyal companions, Kelmir and Vaith, she sets sail for the strange land across the Faersent Sea. But when she arrives in her mother’s homeland, what awaits her is not the welcoming arms of loving relatives, but a land filled with political strife, dark intrigue, and a family secret that could shatter everything.
The Healer's Legacy
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Matriarch's Devise
Price: $5.99 USD.

Books

Futurewords II: A Brick Cave Anthology
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 22,440. Language: English. Published: February 29, 2024 by Brick Cave Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
The anthology series for authors published by Brick Cave Media, Futurewords features short stories in the science fiction and fantasy gernres. The first collection, Futurewords: A Brick Cave Anthology, was released in 2017.
Lostuns Found
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 58,560. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2022 by Brick Cave Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Steampunk & retropunk
From the author of The Healer's legacy and Collars and Curses comes a new middle grade steampunk adventure that invokes the spirit of J.M. Barrie. Join Gage and Wind on a fantastical adventure of steam and the value of trust.
The Matriarch's Devise
Series: The Healer's Trilogy. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 78,190. Language: English. Published: November 9, 2015 by Brick Cave Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Determined to discover the truth of her heritage, Kira resumes her journey following the events of The Healer's Legacy. Together with Milos, and accompanied by her loyal companions, Kelmir and Vaith, she sets sail for the strange land across the Faersent Sea.
Tavara Tinker: Sounds of Time
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,430. Language: English. Published: September 1, 2014 by Brick Cave Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Steampunk & retropunk
Faced with a threat half a world away, Tavara finds herself confronting an adversary that has even gotten the attention of Queen Victoria. Tavara must race against the Black Airship to save the lives of countless innocent people... and Johnathan as well.
Mirabella and the Faded Phantom
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 49,480. Language: English. Published: March 15, 2014 by Brick Cave Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Children’s books » Paranormal
When twelve-year old Mirabella and her mother move into Great Aunt Clovinia’s old house, Mirabella discovers they aren’t the only ones living there. A mysterious faded specter haunts the place. When the house is scheduled for demolition, Mirabella must unravel the mystery of the ghost’s identity, and free it from the old house before it’s too late.
Tavara Tinker: LeTour de Paris
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,290. Language: English. Published: June 5, 2013 by Brick Cave Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Steampunk & retropunk, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Join Tavara as she visits Paris to collect rare cloth for a client, and finds out she's not the only one that has interest in it.
The Healer's Legacy
Series: The Healer's Trilogy. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 78,730. Language: English. Published: March 27, 2012 by Brick Cave Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Sharon Skinner's debut novel is a spectacular Hero's Journey from a new perspective, that of her protagonist Kira. Orphaned by war, haunted by unknown origins, and chased by a warlord and his army of brutal soldiers. KIRA is a young woman with a secret.
Plot Isn’t Just a Four-Letter Word
Price: Free! Words: 4,920. Language: English. Published: April 24, 2011 by Brick Cave Books. Categories: Essay » Literature
Author Sharon Skinner has released a compelling discussion of plot, Plot Isn’t Just a Four-Letter Word, and it's continued importance in the art of writing compelling fiction, despite the argument in some circles that plot is becoming less relevant.
In Case You Didn’t Hear Me The First Time
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,270. Language: English. Published: February 21, 2011 by Brick Cave Books. Categories: Poetry » American poetry, Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American
A tremendous collection of poetry and prose from Sharon Skinner. Whether samples of poetry from over the last 15 years, a great story about traveling in the Indian Ocean in the Navy, or a fantastic story, this book is sure to give you a tremendous read, not to mention introduce you to this amazing, award winning author.

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