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Mary Shafer, Author

I’ve been a freelance writer since high school (full time since 2001), and had my first book traditionally published in 1993. I write mostly historical narrative nonfiction, and how-to books and information products. In 2005, I released my first self-published book and never looked back. These days, I’m also working on a few novels in my spare time.

I was born into a family of writers. My dad began his career as a cub reporter for a Pennsylvania newspaper and became an advertising copywriter. My mom was a poet, though she rarely shared her work. My brother was a sports reporter for a time, and my sister, like I, is a freelance writer whose work includes many books. Wordplay was a popular pastime in our home, and although I began my career as a graphic designer/illustrator, I suppose it was inevitable that at some point, I would return to writing to make my living. These days, I do that from a bucolic part of charming Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I am inspired daily by the incomparable beauty of my home state. Here’s my full author bio…

My Books

Mary's BooksGet the full scoop on all my books, past and present.

Professional Affiliations

I’m lucky to be a member of several professional writers’ organizations whose members and programs provide the support every successful writer needs.