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Formal Biography

Since 2000, Shelley Sabga has sold twenty-six novels to numerous publishers. She has written a seven book contemporary series for Avalon books. She also published The Love Letter, a western for Avalon. Five Star Expressions published Suddenly, You in February of 2007. This novel is a historical western set in the mountains of Colorado.

Shelley has written nine novels for Harlequin American Romance. Cinderella Christmas, her first novel with them, reached number six on the Waldenbooks Bestseller list. Her second book with them, Simple Gifts won RT Magazine’s Reviewer’s Choice award for best Harlequin American Romance of 2006. The Mommy Bride, was chosen by Romantic Times Magazine as one of their TOP PICKS for May, 2008.

Under the name Shelley Shepard Gray, Shelley writes Amish romances for Harper Collins’ inspirational line, Avon Inspire. HIDDEN and WANTED the first two novels of her ‘Sisters of the Heart’ series, were chosen to be Alternate Selections for the Doubleday/ Literary Guild Book Club. FORGIVEN, book 3, has received glowing reviews. Avon Inspire will release four novels by Shelley in 2010.

Before writing romances, Shelley lived in Texas and Colorado, where she taught school and earned both her bachelors and masters degrees in education. She now lives in southern Ohio and writes full time. Shelley is married, the mother of two teenagers, and is an active member of her church. She serves on committees, volunteers in the church office, and is part of the Telecare ministry, which calls homebound members on a regular basis. Shelley looks forward to the opportunity to continue to write novels that showcase her Christian ideals.

Over the years, Shelley has attended numerous conferences and reader retreats in order to give workshops and publicize her work. She’s attended RWA’s national conference six times, and traveled to New Jersey, Birmingham, and Tennessee to attend local conferences. She’s attended Romantic Times Magazine’s annual conference as well as the ACFW conference. She’s a member of RWA’s Published Author chapter, ACFW, and the Faith Hope and Love Chapter of RWA. She has two websites. Please visit www.shelleygalloway.com and www.shelleyshepardgray.com to learn more about Shelley and her books.

Reviews

HIDDEN

“Shelley Shepard Gray brings a dazzling new voice to inspirational romance. She has penned a wonderful debut novel that challenges us to find God’s will for our lives. For Anna, she had to get away from the chaotic life that she was living to realize how selfish and shallow she was being. Henry needs a little reminder that God is in control, and he needs to let Him direct all things. Ms. Gray deeply entrenches the reader in Amish country, and her writing allows us to experience their simple way of life. HIDDEN is a heartwarming romance that gently reminds us that even in the midst of life’s storms, God never abandons us and He is waiting for us to reach out to Him. This is an excellent first novel, and I will be anticipating Ms. Gray’s next offering in this fabulous series.”

~From Fresh Fiction,

WANTED

“If you need a “pick me up story” that is faith based, then you will want to read WANTED. I admit that I not only laughed but I cried while reading about Katie. Ms. Gray has a fan in me with the Sisters of the Heart Series, though I don’t normally read inspirational stories. I found that her writing skills pulled me in as well as the way she lets us into the thoughts of her characters, including their worries and concerns. I look forward to the next book in this series. WANTED is definitely recommended by me.”

~From Joyfully Reviewed.
*WANTED was ‘joyfully recommended’

FORGIVEN

“The third Sisters of the Heart inspirational Amish Romance is a terrific tale with three subplots that tie together around the theme of forgiving the Forgiven for their sins. The cast is strong as an obstinate Jonathan cannot move past the fire with the sister so badly hurt; Samuel and Winnie need to forgive one another if they fail to find common ground, and Anna cannot move past her mom’s rejection of her embracing love and faith in the Amish country. Shelley Shepard Gray writes a strong inspiring tale as to err may be human but to gracefully hug the forgiven is truly divine.”

~Harriet Klausner reviews
(Four Star Review)