Samantha Shannon

Date of Birth: November 8, 1991

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Samantha Shannon is a renowned British fantasy author best known for her dystopian and supernatural series, “The Bone Season.” Born in Hammersmith, London, Shannon’s passion for writing began at a young age. She wrote her first novel at the age of fifteen, although it remains unpublished. She studied English Language and Literature at St Anne’s College, Oxford, which further honed her literary skills. Shannon’s breakout novel, “The Bone Season,” was published in 2013 when she was just 21 years old. The book quickly gained international acclaim and was optioned for film adaptation. Its success established her as a compelling new voice in the fantasy genre. She has since published subsequent books in “The Bone Season” series, including “The Mime Order” and “The Song Rising,” with plans for more in the series. Aside from “The Bone Season” series, Samantha Shannon has also written “The Priory of the Orange Tree,” a standalone epic fantasy novel that has been praised for its intricate world-building and strong female characters. Shannon continues to write and inspire readers with her imaginative storytelling and richly developed worlds.

5 Interesting Facts about Samantha Shannon

1. Samantha Shannon wrote her first novel at the age of fifteen.

2. “The Bone Season” was published when she was just 21 years old.

3. She studied English Language and Literature at St Anne’s College, Oxford.

4. “The Bone Season” series is planned to be a seven-book series.

5. Her standalone novel, “The Priory of the Orange Tree,” was published in 2019 and has received critical acclaim for its world-building and feminist themes.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Samantha Shannon

1. “Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those, who do not write, compose or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic fear which is inherent in a human condition.”

2. “I think fiction is a way of exploring possibilities that you can’t explore in the real world.”

3. “The best advice I can give anyone who wants to write is to read as much as you can and to write every day, even if it’s just a little bit.”

4. “World-building is an essential part of writing fantasy. You have to create a place that feels real and lived in, where the reader can lose themselves.”

5. “I love the process of writing. It’s a journey of discovery, both about the story and about yourself.”