Melody and the Pier to Forever

Shawn Michel de Montaigne began writing stories when he was six years old. In eighth grade his English teacher, Mrs. Borden, read one of his science fiction short stories to the entire class, to his enduring and nearly terminal embarrassment (he never really got over it). At nineteen, Shawn started his first novel, a fantasy work that never saw the light of day (thank God); and one that nearly convinced him to quit writing completely and forever. After many stops and starts, Shawn has endeavored to persevere with this novel until Hell freezes over.

   Shawn lives in San Diego, California where he practices tai chi, takes lots of long, thoughtful walks on the beach, and tutors children in mathematics and English.