SHELBY NICOLE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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I’ve always had a wild imagination. Growing up in the countryside, my childhood was anything but ordinary. My sisters and I played witches in the old chicken coop, brewed potions from leaves, berries, and water from the dog’s bowl, and built forts where we pretended to be foxes exploring the woods. I was always journaling, sketching, and dreaming up stories that felt larger than life. They played out in my head like movies, and I was constantly coming up with ideas for books, comics, and imaginary worlds, especially in my creative writing classes in school.​

 

I grew up in a haunted house with creepy kids and an old lady. I used to joke that I wished it were a hot Victorian ghost haunting me instead. Honestly, I wouldn’t have minded seeing him at 3 a.m. on my way to the bathroom. That eerie upbringing became the spark for The Grove Hollow Series, a paranormal romantic story about a girl falling in love with a ghost.

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Influenced by my love for 80s movies and new wave music, gothic romances, the Gilded Age, and the dark, brooding energy of dark academia, my stories are atmospheric, emotionally driven, and rich in visual detail. My debut novel, Metamorphosis, became a bestselling title in multiple Barnes & Noble bookstores and on Amazon. Book two is set to release January 01, 2026.​

 

After spending fifteen years working as a graphic designer and illustrator, and now, as a mother of two, I’ve taken everything I’ve learned into building my career as an author. I design and illustrate all of my books, from the covers to the interiors, and I manage all of my marketing. Every part of this journey is fueled by passion, creativity, and a love for romance and storytelling.