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Alexa Shay

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Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

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YA Indie Author of Spice-Free, Inclusive Fantasy

ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Alexa Shay, an author and giant nerd from the Pacific Northwestern part of the USA. Batman is my favorite superhero and yes, he can beat Superman. I'm vegan because I found out that cows have best friends and I feel like that tells you a lot about me.

ABOUT MY WRITING
When I was in the second grade, I said I wanted to be a writer when I grew up and I never let go of that. I now work in technical writing by day and am an independently published author by night.

My favorite genre has always been fantasy (not sci-fi, fantasy). I've always loved the idea of magic and other worlds and have spent many hours lost in places of my own making. I love having the freedom to create my own un ...more

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Average rating: 4.18 · 22 ratings · 17 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Shield (The Shield Series Book 1) 4.18 avg rating — 22 ratings — 2 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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Reflecting on The Shield's Launch and What's Next

The Shield officially launched on February 8th and I think it was a wild success! You can watch a short video of the in person event here. I had my launch party at The Dusty Shelf in Enumclaw, WA and it was everything I'd ever dreamed of. I'm so grateful for everyone that came to support me and for those who helped me make my dream a reality.

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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)

by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author)

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Everyday Activism: How to Change the World in Five Minutes, One Hour or a Day

by Rachel England

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