Category Archives: art

December Happenings

Let’s celebrate Jane Austen’s special birthday! I have a Christmas Card puzzle, an excerpt, and an almost-free book for you! What else in this world can you get for $.99? Continue reading

Posted in art, Austen Variations, excerpts, fun & games, Jane Austen, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Captain Wentworth in His Own Words: Cover Art Reveal!

“Captain Wentworth in His Own Words” is coming soon! So here’s a special preview of the cover, for the first time revealing the cover art used and the design process! Continue reading

Posted in art, cover design, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

One Story Delivered in Three Formats with Four Cover Variations

By popular demand, “It’s a Wonderful Life, Mr. Darcy” is now available in THREE formats: Kindle, Audio, AND Paperback! But what’s this about a 4th cover variation? Continue reading

Posted in art, audio books, book launch, cover design, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Procrastination Over; Decision Made at Last!

I delayed as long as possible the impossible choice of who would grace the cover of my upcoming book: Mr. Knightley in His Own Words. Read how I finally decided! Continue reading

Posted in art, cover design, my books, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Cover Design Prototypes – Taking a Poll

I’m thinking ahead to the cover design for “Colonel Brandon in His Own Words,” and I want your vote on these 4 prototypes! Continue reading

Posted in art, cover design, my books, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 42 Comments

November Nostalgia

Update on my work-in-progress, and remembering my mother. Continue reading

Posted in art, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, life, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Cover Reveal Bonus!

A Cover Reveal Bonus: a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the cover for “Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words.” Continue reading

Posted in art, Austen Variations, Jane Austen Quotes, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Hearts and Flowers

Commemorating Valentine’s Day with hearts and flowers and fancy paper crafts. Continue reading

Posted in art, learning, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

And the Winner Is… (Cover Image Decision)

Progress! My Cover Image Quandry – parts one and two – is finally resolved! Usually I like to hold back the cover design of a new book until the day of the official cover reveal. But since you all have … Continue reading

Posted in art, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, my books, Shannon Winslow, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Progress and Cover Art

Just wanted to give you a quick update on my progress with The Ladies of Rosings Park. I’m up to 85,000 words now, which is probably about 85% complete. The happy ending is in sight, and I wish I could … Continue reading

Posted in art, England, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments