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J.M. Shaw

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J. M. Shaw is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction who lives in Alberta with her husband and two young children. She’s been writing since childhood, building worlds from raw imagination and quiet observation, but it took years before she found the courage to share them. For Shaw, storytelling has always been more than a hobby; it’s a passion.

In 2019, Shaw was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, a turning point that brought clarity to a lifetime of feeling “too much” or “too different.” Her intense focus, emotional depth, and ability to live inside fictional worlds became not flaws but the superpowers of a neurodivergent mind. These qualities shape her stories, infusing them with realism, heart, and meaning, and giving her the courage to finally ...more

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Average rating: 4.27 · 83 ratings · 49 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Ascension: First Novel in The Callum Walker Series 4.12 avg rating — 49 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Convergence (Callum Walker #2) 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Fractured Veil (Callum Walker #3) 4.46 avg rating — 13 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forsaken Souls: Fourth Novel in the Callum Walker Series 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Not a fan of romantacy, I was still intrigued by this novel. There is enough world building, story line, and character development to appeal to a broad audience to keep one invested and engaged. While the stakes are high and there was ample action an ...more
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I can see this author's writing improving from their first book in the series until now. There is less info dumping than in the previous books of this series, and the story development and flow is still engaging. This author still needs a good editor ...more
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