Shannon PateShannon Pate was born and raised in San Diego, California. Not only does "sunny" describe her hometown, but it also encompasses her entire attitude toward life in general. Shannon's passion for writing began at an early age. As a child she wrote book in her free time and told stories to anyone who would listen. Her love for creativity and the arts spilled over into her adolescence and she got involved in community theater and singing in her church worship band. In her adulthood, Shannon graduated from San Diego State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and has an established career in event management. She continues to hone her writing skills by writing Young Adult Fiction and Children's books, and in her spare time enjoys wine tasting and snuggling with her Pomeranian, Meeko. Read More Read Less