Shanel Wilson has been constructing vivid, fictional worlds long before she became a general construction administrator in Southern California. Drawn to the glowing glamour of Hollywood, Shanel spent much of her childhood performing on stage, exploring film studio lots and singing every moment she got. Shanel received her BFA from the Dodge College of Film at Chapman University where she truly fell in love with writing.
Shanel is currently writing her debut science fiction novel about near-future space exploration, as well as a plethora of Sci Fi and Fantasy short stories. Nature is an endless source of inspiration for Shanel, from the mysteries of the ocean to the far reaches of space. She loves to explore those fantastical settings, while diving deep into the intricate relationships of her characters.
Shanel enjoys spending time with her partner and two children exploring the coasts, mountains and deserts on their travels. She also enjoys other creative pursuits, like handmaking the family’s annual matching Halloween costumes or building a new desk with her partner. Otherwise, you can find Shanel with her nose stuck in a Neil Gaiman book or watching her favorite drag queens on TV.
Shanel won my November Contest in 2020 and has been a finalist a number of times before and since. She is my most decorated Champion for all her prize-winning stories.
Check out the latest from Shanel on her blog: starviewsbyshanel.wordpress.com. You can also find her on Twitter: @shanelaileenw.
Shanel’s Stories
by Shanel Wilson
Emilia’s violet eyes doom her to the life of a Westminster Bride, unless she can find another path beyond the desert.
Night of the Rocket–Westminster
Shanel’s Collaboration Stories
by Shanel Wilson and Frasier Armitage
Death whispered in the waves as The Tempest left Newlondon behind. Antonio found himself trapped on a Death Ship.
Night of the Rocket–Newlondon
by Shanel Wilson and Frasier Armitage
A Shadow Walker watches from a distance as Solanio sinks deeper into the plots of the Newlondon Guild.
Nights of Revelation–Newlondon
by Shanel Wilson, Frasier Armitage, Jim Hamilton and Matthew Cross
Salem’s mech-fighting skills earn her a spot in the Circle of Champions, but can she survive the first Zero-G battle in the Thunderdome?
Shanel’s Contest-Winning Stories
by Shanel Wilson
Despite Ma’s warning to stay close to camp on the new planet, Shim had followed the girl with blue eyes. Imagine, blue eyes! Now he was lost in the desert and dying of thirst. There was no choice but to follow the footprints in the red sand.
November Contest Winner – 2020
by Shanel Wilson
Cass escaped Mars with an infection of the Vere, crash landed on Earth and made it inside the family farmhouse. But now triangle ships are headed towards the house!
May Contest Finalist – 2021
by Shanel Wilson
A cat burglar’s high-rise heist goes awry. Can she still escape with the lavalier?
April Contest Finalist – 2021
by Shanel Wilson
Cass escaped Mars with an infection of the Vere, crash landed on Earth and made it inside the family farmhouse. But now triangle ships are headed towards the house!
October Contest Finalist – 2020