Meet author Shannon Skaer
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Shannon Skaer is a homeschool mom of nine, beekeeper, and gardener. My life could be best described as a love affair with beauty, and my greatest joy is to know the One from whom all beauty comes. I write about the things I geek out over: ancient civilizations, unexplained catastrophes, forgotten people and improbable possibilities.
Tell us about your newest book.
Based on an incredible true story of an apocalyptic natural disaster, The Last Climb is a snapshot of what was arguably the greatest flood since Noah.
What inspired you to write your story?
I grew up in the path the Missoula Flood took. It would have covered my childhood home in hundreds of feet of water, and even if I began running as soon as the earth began shaking, I wouldn’t have made it to high ground in time. That’s not only a commentary on my running skills, the wave was 400 ft tall in places and reached speeds of over 60 mph.
What genre do you focus on.
I write Historical Fiction and Science fiction, but my interest in both genres is sparked by what I do focus on–Very Old Things. Historical fiction is about Old Things, so that genre is an obvious choice. What’s less obvious is my path to Science Fiction, so let me give you a tour: Nothing is older than the civilizations before Noah’s flood. Unfortunately, they were wiped out of existence. Unless…(feel that sci-fi vibe building?) unless pre-flood civilizations left behind a moon base similar to the one Elon Musk wants to build. What if the Artemis missions uncovered the oldest archeological discovery of them all–on the moon?
Why do you write?
I write stories to introduce readers to Creation Science. I want to demonstrate that our faith rests securely on the reality of a wise and living Creator, and to inspire Christians to rejoice in the firm foundation of His word.
What is your work schedule like when you’re writing a book?
I write when the kids are asleep. That means I get up at 5:30 and we don’t let the kids come downstairs until 7AM. It’s 100% legal. I checked.
What is the hardest part of being an author?
I want to spend ten years on each story, making every detail shine. I also want it done yesterday. So far, I haven’t been able to achieve either.
What’s one thing your readers should know about you?
I once appeared on Broadway. I accidentally got trapped on the road Broadway, in downtown NYC inside a huge 90’s RV filled with screaming toddlers.
Do you have other books? We’d love to know.
I have two books in the works, one sci-fi and one historical fiction.
What are you working on now?
Imagine Scarlett O’Hara caught in the web of intrigue and rebellion that was the earth’s first one-world government, aka the Tower of Babel. She’s an optimist with a plan. He’s a murderer looking for revenge. The earth will never be the same.
Website: www.shannonskaer.com
Link to book: Download a free digital copy at https://shannonskaer.com/freebook/ or check out the paperback on Amazon https://a.co/d/0stlITe
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