Hi there! I’m Shannon.

Growing up, I was an avid reader. I loved stepping into the heroine’s shoes and getting lost in book worlds.

As life took over, my reading habits shifted. In my 20’s I went to college, got married, and started having babies. I stopped reading fiction (because who has time to read when the to do list is a mile long?) and turned to personal growth and self-help books to improve in areas I fell short. I fell in love with personal growth, and am passionate about sharing what I’m learning.

However, as moms tend to do, I focused so much on improving the lives of everyone else around me, I forgot to make time for the things I love and enjoy.

One night I was drained, searching for a spark of joy at the end of a long day; a way to escape the stress, frustration, and exhaustion I felt. I downloaded a romance novel on Kindle and started reading. After finishing the book, I sat back and reveled in the euphoric feelings of a well told story, and had a revelation. This is what I’d been missing. I needed fiction books in my life!

Since then, I have renewed my love for fiction, particularly all forms of romance fiction, and it’s brought back laughter, inspiration, and a bit of magic into my daily routine. I believe life is meant to be enjoyed, not just slogged through. We need joy. And what better way to experience joy than to read a swoony romance novel with all the feels?

I love romance novels so much I decided to write my own, and in my journey of becoming an author have discovered a passion for storytelling and how it relates to personal growth.

I created Sweet Distractions Press as a way to share my love for romance novels and their ability to spark self-discovery, growth, and a bit of magic in our everyday lives. You’ll find book recommendations, insights on relationships, personal growth ideas, and, yes, a dash of dreamy romance merchandise—all designed to help you “be the heroine of your own romance story.” Join me on this journey as we explore the art of living and loving with intention.