Shannon Donnelly
Encyclopedia
Shannon Donnelly is an award-winning author of children’s books, romance novels, video games, and non-fiction books.
Donnelly’s writing has won numerous awards, including finalist for Best Regency Romance in Romance Writers of America's RITA and RWA's Golden Heart. Other awards include the Grand Prize in the "Minute Maid Sensational Romance Writer" contest, judged by Nora Roberts
, which gave her a trip to Paris, the Laurel Wreath and the Winter Rose, and multiple finalists in the Bookseller's Best, Orange Rose, Holt Medallion, Colorado ACE, Wisconsin Write Touch Award, Golden Quill, and Beacon contests.
Her work has repeatedly earned 4½ Star Top Pick reviews from Romantic Times magazine, as well as praise from Booklist and other reviewers, who note: "simply superb"..."wonderfully uplifting"... and "beautifully written."
In addition to her many published romance novels, Donnelly was an early pioneer in the field of interactive fiction, expressed in the form of video games and Internet websites. Most notably, her writing and interactive design skills were instrumental in the creation of the 1983 “Space Ace
,” laser disc videogame the follow-up to the highly successful laser disc video game “Dragon's Lair
” to which she also contributed. She also wrote “Thayer's Quest
,” the first laser disc videogame designed for home use in the Halcyon (console)
home game system created by RDI Video Systems
.
Currently, Donnelly is a member of Los Angeles Romance Authors (LARA), Orange County Chapter (OCC) of RWA, Published Author Special Interest Chapter (PASIC). She regularly teaches online workshops, including a class for UCLA, and has spoken at RWA's National Conference, as well as at chapter meetings and other conferences.
Her abiding passions include--besides writing--her dogs, reading, gardening, painting, belly dancing, and the ever present horses in her life.
ISBN 0-8217-7412-3 © July 2004 Romantic Times Top Pick - 4½ Stars
Romantic Times Bookclub Nominated "Best Regency" 2004
Barely Proper
ISBN 0-8217-7411-5 © December 2003
A Proper Mistress
ISBN 0-8217-7410-7 © May 2003
Bookseller's Best Award Finalist, Golden Quill Finalist, Orange Rose Finalist
Romantic Times Top Pick - 4½ Stars
Proper Conduct
ISBN 0-8217-7106-X © December 2002 Winner Winter Rose Contest
Finalist Blue Boa Contest
A Much Compromised Lady
ISBN 0-8217-7105-1 © February 2002 Romantic Times Top Pick - 4½ Stars, Finalist Blue Boa Contest
Under the Kissing Bough
ISBN 0-8217-6752-6 © November 2001
RITA Finalist, Best Regency Romance 2001, Winner Laurel Wreath
Beacon Finalist, Golden Quill Finalist
A Dangerous Compromise
ISBN 0-8217-6752-6 © June 2001
Award of Excellence Finalist, Holt Medallion Finalist, Laurel Wreath Finalist
A Compromising Situation
ISBN 0-8217-6751-8 © October 2001
Golden Heart Winner, Holt Medallion Finalist, Award of Excellence Finalist, Beacon Finalist
Anthologies
With this Ring
ISBN 0-8217-7677-0 © June 2004 Romantic Times Top Pick - 4½ Stars
My Dashing Groom
ISBN 0-8217-7260-0 © June 2002
My Sweet Valentine Anthology
ISBN 0-8217-7184-1 © January 2002
Autumn Kittens Anthology
ISBN 0-8217-7036-5 © September 2001
Young Adult
Phantom of the Opera, (adaptation), Baronet Books
Go, Team, Go, Children's, Baronet Books
Bug Out, Children's, Baronet Books
Escape From Evil, Fright Time #13, Baronet Books
Terror-Go-Round, Fright Time #12, Baronet Books
It’s Really Me!, Fright Time #11, Baronet Books
After Shock, Fright Time # 8, Baronet Books
Something’s in the Sewer, Fright Time #5, Baronet Books
Night Creatures, Fright Time Series #6, Baronet Books
Donnelly’s writing has won numerous awards, including finalist for Best Regency Romance in Romance Writers of America's RITA and RWA's Golden Heart. Other awards include the Grand Prize in the "Minute Maid Sensational Romance Writer" contest, judged by Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts is a bestselling American author of more than 209 romance novels. She writes as J.D. Robb for the "In Death" series, and has also written under the pseudonym Jill March...
, which gave her a trip to Paris, the Laurel Wreath and the Winter Rose, and multiple finalists in the Bookseller's Best, Orange Rose, Holt Medallion, Colorado ACE, Wisconsin Write Touch Award, Golden Quill, and Beacon contests.
Her work has repeatedly earned 4½ Star Top Pick reviews from Romantic Times magazine, as well as praise from Booklist and other reviewers, who note: "simply superb"..."wonderfully uplifting"... and "beautifully written."
In addition to her many published romance novels, Donnelly was an early pioneer in the field of interactive fiction, expressed in the form of video games and Internet websites. Most notably, her writing and interactive design skills were instrumental in the creation of the 1983 “Space Ace
Space Ace
Space Ace is a laserdisc video game produced by Don Bluth Studios, Cinematronics, and Advanced Microcomputer Systems...
,” laser disc videogame the follow-up to the highly successful laser disc video game “Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair is a laserdisc video game published by Cinematronics in 1983. It featured animation created by ex-Disney animator Don Bluth....
” to which she also contributed. She also wrote “Thayer's Quest
Thayer's Quest
Thayer's Quest was a laserdisc adventure game released by RDI Video Systems in 1984 as a game for their Halcyon console, computer and laserdisc player, but was later released as a conversion kit for Dragon's Lair arcade consoles when the Halcyon's high price tag damaged its appeal.-Plot:The player...
,” the first laser disc videogame designed for home use in the Halcyon (console)
Halcyon (console)
The Halcyon was a home video game console released in January of 1985 by RDI Video Systems. The initial retail price for the system was USD$2500, and it featured a laserdisc player and attached computer, each the size of an early-model VCR. Only two games were released for the system before RDI...
home game system created by RDI Video Systems
RDI Video Systems
RDI Video Systems was a video game company founded by Rick Dyer originally as "Advanced Microcomputer Systems", and was well known for its Laserdisc video games, beginning with the immensely popular Dragon's Lair...
.
Currently, Donnelly is a member of Los Angeles Romance Authors (LARA), Orange County Chapter (OCC) of RWA, Published Author Special Interest Chapter (PASIC). She regularly teaches online workshops, including a class for UCLA, and has spoken at RWA's National Conference, as well as at chapter meetings and other conferences.
Her abiding passions include--besides writing--her dogs, reading, gardening, painting, belly dancing, and the ever present horses in her life.
Books Published
Lady ScandalISBN 0-8217-7412-3 © July 2004 Romantic Times Top Pick - 4½ Stars
Romantic Times Bookclub Nominated "Best Regency" 2004
Barely Proper
ISBN 0-8217-7411-5 © December 2003
A Proper Mistress
ISBN 0-8217-7410-7 © May 2003
Bookseller's Best Award Finalist, Golden Quill Finalist, Orange Rose Finalist
Romantic Times Top Pick - 4½ Stars
Proper Conduct
ISBN 0-8217-7106-X © December 2002 Winner Winter Rose Contest
Finalist Blue Boa Contest
A Much Compromised Lady
ISBN 0-8217-7105-1 © February 2002 Romantic Times Top Pick - 4½ Stars, Finalist Blue Boa Contest
Under the Kissing Bough
ISBN 0-8217-6752-6 © November 2001
RITA Finalist, Best Regency Romance 2001, Winner Laurel Wreath
Beacon Finalist, Golden Quill Finalist
A Dangerous Compromise
ISBN 0-8217-6752-6 © June 2001
Award of Excellence Finalist, Holt Medallion Finalist, Laurel Wreath Finalist
A Compromising Situation
ISBN 0-8217-6751-8 © October 2001
Golden Heart Winner, Holt Medallion Finalist, Award of Excellence Finalist, Beacon Finalist
Anthologies
With this Ring
ISBN 0-8217-7677-0 © June 2004 Romantic Times Top Pick - 4½ Stars
My Dashing Groom
ISBN 0-8217-7260-0 © June 2002
My Sweet Valentine Anthology
ISBN 0-8217-7184-1 © January 2002
Autumn Kittens Anthology
ISBN 0-8217-7036-5 © September 2001
Young Adult
Phantom of the Opera, (adaptation), Baronet Books
Go, Team, Go, Children's, Baronet Books
Bug Out, Children's, Baronet Books
Escape From Evil, Fright Time #13, Baronet Books
Terror-Go-Round, Fright Time #12, Baronet Books
It’s Really Me!, Fright Time #11, Baronet Books
After Shock, Fright Time # 8, Baronet Books
Something’s in the Sewer, Fright Time #5, Baronet Books
Night Creatures, Fright Time Series #6, Baronet Books
External links
- Official Website http://www.shannondonnelly.com
- My Space http://www.myspace.com/randomfreshink