Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with author Shawn M. Verdoni, known for her charming and heartwarming books Canoodling Up North and Canoodling Out West. With a background in secondary education and currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration, Shawn brings a unique perspective to her writing. When she’s not penning her next novel, Shawn enjoys spending time with her family and pets in Wisconsin, particularly in the fall when she can be found picking apples for her famous crumble crust apple pie. Join us as we delve into Shawn’s creative process and learn more about her upcoming third book.
How long have you been writing?
10 years
What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?
I use a special pen
Does writing energize or exhaust you?
Energizes me for the most part.
What comes first, the plot or characters?
The plot
How many books have you written?
3
How do you like to communicate with your readers?
How do you like to communicate with your readers?
I go to public places to write and end up talking to a lot of people. They buy my book and now we’re friends.
What are the words you live by?
Write every day so you stay in the habit.
What is your favorite quote from your book?
Love is all that is important
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A Book by Shawn Verdoni
Want to read some of Shawn Verdoni’s work? Keep reading to learn about Canoodling Up North.
As the fundraiser for a wildlife rescue center, Catrina “Cat” Carneri, isn’t exactly where she expected to be at this time in her life; nursing a broken heart, in a dead-end job with an unappreciative boss, and living in her hometown, within minutes of her parents so she can do her laundry for free.
At first glance, Damon MacGregor is living his best life; living in his own country home, working at a job he loves alongside his best friend and living the bachelor’s life—not willing to settle down for any woman. That is until a wounded crane brought his house-of-cards life crashing after he meets an enchanting stranger.
When they have a chance meeting at a wildlife rescue center, Cat’s calm and organized demeanor impresses Damon. However, it’s how she reminds him of fall in Wisconsin that makes him realize she’s different than any other woman he’s met. He can’t help himself from concentrating on how her eyes flash flecks of green, brown and gold. How is that even possible? Then he changes focus on her luxurious curls full of fascinating colors; browns, golds, and reds. It is like all his favorite autumn shades in one beautiful place; a crown on top of a curvy figure that seems to beckon him to pull her into his arms and claim her as his own.
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