Today we’d like to introduce you to Shanalee Sharboneau.
Hi Shanalee, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for sharing your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
Author of the “My Family Loves Me” children’s series, Shanalee Sharboneau’s inspirational and timeless books were drawn upon her real-life experience of her son’s illness, which almost returned him to Heaven twice for the first six months of his life due to severe reflux. Shanalee began to create her original melody to calm her son during his struggle when nothing else worked. Shanalee then added words to her melody that formed the lullaby and book: My Mama Loves Me, expressing everything she would do with him if he stayed alive—countless hours spent rocking her son inspired an awakening of her imagination. She hummed old nursing tunes to little effect. It was when she started humming random tones that she noticed the change. Tones became a melody. Words followed. Eventually, the words became lyrics, then verse, until it was a beautiful lullaby Braydon responded to. Shanalee named the lullaby “My Mama Loves Me.”
True love inspires the deepest levels of emotion. Braydon’s reflux disappeared before Shanalee wrote down every aspect of her creation to preserve it and never forget the loving song she once sang to her infant son. Her ability to calm her son and herself while developing the foundations of what would soon become so much gave her a renewed purpose. Life held more than Shanalee expected, and she was eager to see where it would lead. My Mama Loves Me: I’m Her Little Boy first evolved into a children’s book and then so much more. It is the inspiration of hope, a mother’s unbending love, and the idea that faith eases the dark moments of our lives. Since first humming those tender melodies, Shanalee’s creation has spawned a series of books that have garnered recognition and accolades.
Let’s dig deeper into the story – has it been an easy path, and if not, what challenges have you overcome?
I appreciate that I was unaware of what I was getting into. The publishing industry is a challenging one at best, with many publishing houses profiting from the work of authors and illustrators. My belief in the story blinded me from the fear of rejection or thoughts it couldn’t be a success.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Shanalee Sharboneau has been awarded the Gold Medal and Top Honors for Best International Children’s Picture Book series by the Literary Classics International Book Awards. My Mama Loves Me has also received 5 national and international medals, is a two-time Reader’s Favorite Five Stars recipient, and won the Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Best Children’s Picture Books Age 5 & Under. It was also a finalist in the International Book Awards for Best Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction. In addition to being recognized and winning many national and international awards, Shanalee has been featured on Moving America Forward, hosted by William Shatner. She has been recognized by the President of Ireland, Michael Higgins, financial guru Dave Ramsey, and the former First Lady of the United States, Laura Bush. My Mama Loves Me is reviewed 4 out of 4 stars by Online Book Reviews and continues to gain traction.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Shanalee’s books are sold online worldwide, including in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Africa, Russia, Germany, Japan, China, Mexico, Spain, Italy, and France. Her radio interview on “The Author Show” was broadcast to her fans all over the globe. She was featured on “Moving America Forward,” hosted by William Shatner. She was just awarded a place in the “Give Voice to Women” program through the World Academy for the Future of Women at Sias International University in Henan, China.
Pricing:
- 21.99
Contact Info:
- Website: www.theshanalee.com
- Instagram: @theshanalee
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanalee/
