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Shani Night

Shani Night
BIOGRAPHY

Shani T. Night is an Award-Winning Children's Author who has been writing on and off for the love of writing for over 13 years. Born in Washington DC, Shani now lives in Maryland with her husband and three children.

Since childhood, the author has expressed an artistic side which she would eventually share with others. Whether it was in the form of performing arts or visual arts, she has always explored and expressed her imaginary gift of thoughts, and emotions while simply just being herself; at the same time not having her light dimmed.

During the last 12 years, there has been a growing need for her to put her thoughts and written words on paper where they can come alive in the form of characters. Her desire is to share her life's inspiration and to inspire the younger audience.

Her love of food and fellowship is expressed in her books as she has always expressed throughout her life.

Shani writes children's books from inspiration which is aimed to inspire the younger generation. Her hope is that we all will continue to let our light shine, and not allow it to be dimmed. Shani's desire is for all readers to learn the power of words.

Shani T. Night
www.shanitnight.com

Shani Night's Books

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THE HEART OF A LION: AND THE BODY OF A CAT
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THE HEART OF A LION: AND THE BODY OF A CATby Shani NightPublish: Jan 24, 2022Children's
The Art Boy Who Won't Share (Shani and Friends Book 1)
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The Art Boy Who Won't Share (Shani and Friends Book 1)by Shani NightPublish: Jul 22, 2021Series: Shani and FriendsChildren's
I Am Simply Me and I love Pie (Shani and Friends Book 2)
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I Am Simply Me and I love Pie (Shani and Friends Book 2)by Shani NightPublish: Jul 21, 2021Series: Shani and FriendsChildren's
If I Were An Octopus (Interesting Tales Book 3)
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If I Were An Octopus (Interesting Tales Book 3)by Shani NightPublish: Jun 26, 2021Series: Interesting TalesChildren's

Shani Night's Series in Order

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  • Shani and Friends

    1 I Am Simply Me and I love Pie (Shani and Friends Book 2) - Published on Jul, 20212 The Art Boy Who Won't Share (Shani and Friends Book 1) - Published on Jul, 2021

  • Interesting Tales

    1 If I Were An Octopus (Interesting Tales Book 3) - Published on Jun, 2021

Shani Night's Awards and Achievements

    Shani Night has earned excellence awards over time. Here is the glimpse of the accolades clinched by the author.

  • N. N. Light Book Award Finalist
    2023 award
  • N. N. Light Book Award Finalist
    2023

    THE HEART OF A LION: AND THE BODY OF A CAT

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  • N. N. Light Book Award Winner
    2023 award
  • Gold Recipient of the Mom's Choice Awards®
    2022

    THE HEART OF A LION: AND THE BODY OF A CAT

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  • Literary Titan Book Award Winner
    2022

    THE HEART OF A LION: AND THE BODY OF A CAT

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  • Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner
    2022

    THE HEART OF A LION: AND THE BODY OF A CAT

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Shani Night Interview On 24, Feb 2022

"A self-proclaimed freelance author, Shani Night was born in Washington DC. She used to spend her summers writing songs and poetry. She finally decided to write in 2020. Shani writes children's books from inspiration which is aimed to inspire the younger generation. She loves books, arts, cooking, baking, and outdoor play."
Where were you born, and what was your childhood like?

I was born in Washington DC but lived most of my life in Maryland, in PG County.

My childhood was inspiring, and I try to reflect most of my childhood moments in my books. I grew up in an active community, and I was always busy with one activity or another. My love of the arts, cooking, baking, and outdoor play are all reflected in my books.

Who is the most supportive person in your life when it comes to your writing?

That is trifold. My parents have always supported my adventures. But then, my daughter restarted me on my writing, and finally, my husband, who's my illustrator.

At what age did you write your first book? Did it get publish?

Thirty, but it was never published.

Maybe one day I'll have it published. I need to revisit that book since it's really been my guiding light.

Do you prefer reading or writing? Why?

Writing. It's freeing and calming to me, especially when you are surging with inspiration. I'm at my best when something has just captivated me and when I cannot stop the story from running in my head or through my fingers (writing).

There's nothing better.

Have you always loved writing or was it something that developed during your later years?

I've always loved writing.

I used to spend my summers writing songs and poetry, but for the last 12 years, there's been a growing need to put my thoughts and stories on paper and allow them to come alive in the form of characters. This is the reason behind so many books in the last two years; it's just been a burst of stories and feelings since I decided to write in 2020.

What encouraged you to start writing stories of your own?

My husband agreed to be my illustrator. I'd been asking him for nearly 13 years, and in 2020, he finally decided to do it. We're swamped in our careers, and 2020 allowed additional time we wouldn't typically have. Of course, 2020 presented other obstacles, but time wasn't one. Also, my daughter graduated and started a publishing company; she had a few clients, and the work she was doing inspired me.

Are you friends with other authors? If so, how have they helped you in your journey as a writer?

Yes. Initially. Now we are all busy, but they're always available.

Why is it a good idea for authors to work as freelance writers?

I think it's an excellent opportunity to grow your skill set, but more importantly, it's freeing, and anything is possible as a freelance writer. Some of us spend most of our lives in demanding careers; doing something as freeing as this is awesome.

When you start writing something new, what are some things you outline first?

I always outline the takeaway, the message, and what I want kids to take away from the book.

Then I go into the messages from the character. From there, the outline grows.

What is one story that took a completely different turn than what you originally planned to do with it?

My recent book, The Heart of a Lion, was initially written to educate readers about Sickle Cell but turned into a story to inspire all kids battling any health issue.

What is the best thing you ever spent money on as a writer?

Vacation spot in the mountains, to go and write. It was the best time to enjoy writing.

What are some of your plans for the future? Are you working on a new project at the moment?

Yes, I have a few things I'm working on: my first YA Novel and a Christian children's book. I also have a few new releases for the Shani and Friends series.

Shani, who's displayed in most of my books, reflects me and my life and my experiences as a young girl growing up in Maryland.

How long have you been with AllAuthor now and how have you been enjoying it?

A little over six months.

I'm just starting to get involved, but the features are fantastic. I'm figuring out Twitter, so that feature helps me out a lot. I like the community we're building, and I plan to interact more now that I've completed my last two books for 2022.

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      • Shani Night Shani Night 2 years ago
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      • What a great question. The hardest part of my artistic process is turning it off. I put myself in the mode of discovering my inner child again, and it's hard to stop. Writing books I would have wanted to read when I was little is so much fun. It's an experience. When it's on, it's on.
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      • Shani Night Shani Night 2 years ago
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      • Yes, I do. Of course, I love the good reviews. As for the bad reviews, I will take any criticism and try to find the good. As long as you know my story and my goal for the book. I think it's fine. I should add, I've recently started the review process, so only seven of my books have been reviewed. I really wanted to stay in a happy place with my books, so I didn't rush to get reviews.
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    • AllAuthor AllAuthor 2 years ago
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    • Have you ever incorporated something that happened to you in real life into your novels?
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      • Shani Night Shani Night 2 years ago
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      • Yes, all of my books incorporate real-life experiences. There's always a twist in each story, but the inspiration for each book comes from something I've personally experienced.
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