Morgan Shamy is a former ballerina turned writer. She has been immersed in the arts since the young age of four, where she performed various roles alongside a professional ballet company for over seven years, and has danced on prestigious stages like soloing at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She currently lives with her X-Games gold-medalist husband and four children in Salt Lake City, Utah.
"""[T]his intriguing read by Shamy (The Dollmaker, for adults) provides much in the way of unique and interesting concepts that turn many classic high-fantasy genre beats on their heads."" --Publishers Weekly ""An adventurous fantasy with twists and turns you'll never see coming and characters that breathe life into the pages. A unique experience to be had!"" --Carly Spade, USA Today bestselling author ""Layers of self-discovery across multiple dimensions make The Stricken a unique, page-turning tale."" --Foreword Reviews ""Riveting with its unique magic and world-building, The Stricken will keep you guessing with new twists on every page.""--Rosalyn Briar, USA Today Bestselling author ""The original premise stands out, and the worldbuilding is meticulous."" --Kirkus Reviews"