Shelley's passion for animals, family, fitness, and travel are only matched by the great pleasure she takes in storytelling. She loves to be entertained - you will find her listening to podcasts, reading novels, or searching for a new television crime drama to watch. 

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Shelley has worked as a professional videographer and video producer with Dick Clark Productions; taught drama and movie making to children in the San Francisco Bay Area; managed a nonprofit animal shelter, and was the founder and director of the Animal Film Festival. She has authored and co-authored five nonfiction books.​

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Shelley has been a guest on Oprah, featured in People Magazine and Dateline NBC among many others.

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Shelley knows how to create characters and tell a story that captivates the imagination of the audience.