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Sophia Shaw released her debut novel, Shades and Shadows,
in January 2005. It is a book that Sophia started as a hobby
over ten years ago. As an avid reader, she was inspired by many
of the great romantic writers, and was convinced she could write
a story that was engrossing and enjoyable. Shades and Shadows
is that story, and has received wide-spread positive
reviews. The Romantic Times chose Shades and Shadows as
a top pick for January 2005, and rated it with 4.5 stars (out of
five).
| "Few debut
authors produce such phenomenal work, but Shaw pens an
addicting tale of trust, obsession and desire. Jade gains
greater confidence in herself, and Noel comes off as
sensitive yet still maintains his masculinity. Realistic
concerns throughout their developing relationship make a
great book."
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| —T.L. Burton |
Depths of Desire
is Sophia’s second novel, released in March 2006, and also
received a rating of 4.5 stars from the Romantic Times. Shades
and Shadows and Depths of Desire are now available
world-wide in stores or though on-line book retailers.
She has just released her
third novel, Moment of Truth, and has again received rave
reviews.
Sophia was born in Morgan’s Pass, Clarendon, Jamaica and
immigrated with her family to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1974.
She attended Claude Watson School for the Arts and studied
dance, art and drama. She then went to the University of
Toronto where she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology and Sociology. She lives in Brampton, Ontario
with her young daughters, Sierra and Naima.
In
2003, Sophia was accepted by Sha-Shana Crichton of Crichton and
Associates Literary Agents. In early 2004, she signed her first
book deal with Kensington Publishing/Dafina. She is currently
working on her fourth novel.
Sophia is a member of the Toronto branch of the
Canadian Association of Black Journalist.
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Sophia Shaw 2005