Sharon Skinner Explained

Sharon Skinner
Birth Date:21 December 1956
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Author
Genre:fantasy, science fiction, literary fiction, poetry
Partner:Robert “Bob” Nelson

Sharon Skinner (born December 21, 1956) is an American author, poet and recording artist. Born in Buffalo, New York, she grew up in Winters, California and lives currently in Mesa, Arizona.

Biography

Early life

Skinner originally began writing stories in the fourth grade at which time she decided she wanted to be a writer when she grew up.[1] At 23 years old, Skinner joined the United States Navy, eventually serving on the USS Jason (AR-8) stationed at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean during the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1980. Skinner graduated from Mesa Community College with an associate degree, graduated from Ottawa University with a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature/Letters and Prescott College with a Masters in Creative Writing.

Career

From 1996 to 2004, while still in college, Skinner served as Executive Editor for Anthology literary magazine.[2]

Soon after graduating, Skinner devoted her time to writing. In 2000, Skinner was the founder and host of the Radiant Readings internet radio show[3] as part of the original NetRadioLive internet radio network. The show featured Skinner reading the works of various authors and writers. She also began writing grants professionally during this time in addition to writing poetry and novels. Nine years later, She joined the Grant Professionals Association National Board, eventually serving as Board President of the Organization.[4] She is certified as a GPC Grant Professional.

In addition to joining the Grant Professionals Association National Board in 2009, Skinner worked on the feature film Sacrifice, contributing writing to the script and costuming for the film. One year later her first published book, the poetry collection In Case You Didn’t Hear Me the First Time, was published by Brick Cave Books, and in 2011, Skinner would work on the Brick Cave Films short film Yellowstone Sunset.

Skinner's resume as an event guest begins in 2013 at Phoenix Comicon[5] One year later Skinner was a guest at Emerald City Comicon presenting panels, including discussions of Women in Fiction and Writing Female Fictional Characters. Then, in 2015, Skinner was a guest of the Comic & Media Expo (CMX) in Mesa, AZ.[6] In 2016 and 2017, Skinner was a Presenter San Francisco Comic Con. In 2020, Skinner expanded her horizons and created her own book coaching business.[7]

On top of her appearances at these events, in 2017 Skinner also served as the Arizona Writer in Residence for the Scottsdale, Arizona Library System.[8] In 2018, Skinner was then named an Arizona Writer in Residence for the Mesa, Arizona Library System.[1] In addition to this, Skinner currently serves as the Arizona Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.[9]

Bibliography

Picture Books

Novels

Collections

Poetry

eBooks

Spoken Word Albums

Film credits

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Art & Life with Sharon Skinner . VoyagePhoenix . August 14, 2018 . August 23, 2018.
  2. Web site: About Anthology . 2002-08-06 . 2018-01-26 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20020806130828/http://www.anthology.org/About.html . 2002-08-06 .
  3. Web site: NetRadioLive - The Webcaster's Best Friend! Learn How To Webcast With Audio Tutorials Designed Specifically For Webcasters! . 2000-11-21 . 2018-01-26 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20001121040000/http://www.netradiolive.com/ . 2000-11-21 .
  4. Web site: GPA . www.grantprofessionals.org . en . 2018-01-26.
  5. Web site: Books We Love . Pinterest . en . 2018-01-26.
  6. Web site: Sharon Skinner Comic & Media Expo. www.comicmediaexpo.com. en-US. 2018-01-26.
  7. Web site: Manuscript Evaluation & Editorial Feedback | Book Coaching by Sharon. May 17, 2020 .
  8. Web site: Upcoming Author Events - Scottsdale Public Library . www.scottsdalelibrary.org . en . 2018-01-26.
  9. Web site: SCBWI Arizona Celebrating more than 25 years as a region.. arizona.scbwi.org. en-US. 2018-01-26.
  10. Book: Sharon, Skinner . Rocket shoes . Jenkins, Ward . 9781454921523 . New York . 978627421. 2017.
  11. Book: Skinner, Sharon . Collars and Curses . Brick Cave Books . 2017 . 9781938190346 . Mesa, Arizona .
  12. Book: Sharon., Skinner . The Matriarch's Devise . 2015 . Brick Cave Media Books . 9781938190285 . Mesa, Ariz. . 951107044.
  13. Book: Sharon., Skinner . Mirabella and the faded phantom . 2014 . Brick Cave Media . 9781938190162 . Place of publication not identified . 880673874.
  14. Book: Skinner, Sharon . The Nelig Stones . Brick Cave Books . 2013 . 9781938190131 . Mesa, Arizona .
  15. Book: Sharon., Skinner . The healer's legacy . 2012 . Brick Cave Media Books . 9781938190025 . Mesa, Ariz. . 797969258.
  16. Book: Futurewords: A Brick Cave Anthology . Brick Cave Books . 2017 . 9781938190339 . Mesa, Arizona .
  17. Book: The Stories of Haven: I . Brick Cave Books . 2010 . 9780615491462 . Mesa, Arizona .
  18. Book: Skinner, Sharon . In Case You Didn't Hear Me the First Time . Brick Cave Books . 2010 . 9781938190223 . Mesa, Arizona .
  19. Book: The Sounds of Time: The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker . Nelson . Robert . Skinner . Sharon . Brick Cave Books . 2016 . 9781938190193 . Mesa, Arizona .
  20. Book: LeTour de Paris: The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker . Nelson . Robert . Skinner . Sharon . Brick Cave Books . 2015 . 9781938190148 . Mesa, Arizona .

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