Writing is
my happy place
About Sarah Shanahan-Mallows
Sarah is an author, copy writer, lyricist and poet. Her love for the written word established her early career as a commercial writer for a number of industries from fashion to hospitality and financial consultancy. Poetry and song lyrics followed, and her first novel for young adults, Lizard Legacy, was published in 2021.
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New release - School Uniform - A collection of poetry, prose and short stories on the subject of Education in the UK - referencing the thoughts of Aristotle - What is its purpose? Who does it serve? How is it best delivered?
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The Epiphany of Clementine Gingersparkles - a novel centred around Darcy, a woman approaching the Christmas season questioning everything she has ever believed Christmas to be. Dealing with themes such as debt, loans, loneliness, split families, tradition, pressure and her own relationship with her faith, she finds herself encountering a select group of people, each of whom challenges her thoughts and priorities until she reaches a personal epiphany that coincides with the Feast of The Epiphany. Suitable for Grinches and Jolly Holly Holiday lovers alike.
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Lizard Legacy (The Serpentine Sorcerers) - A hefty but enjoyable voyage following three teenaged friends who find themselves drawn into a quest over the period between the spring and autumn equinoxes. Not realising that they have been chosen to undertake this mission due to their unique and individual expertise in understanding the land, sea and sky, they puzzle and solve their way around their home, The Lizard, the spectacular Cornish peninsula, and in doing so, encounter Cornish language and Celtic magic which leads them to an unbelievable conclusion and understanding of themselves. The book seeks to appeal to readers of all ages, but particularly young adults.
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For younger readers, a range of illustrated children's books about the adorable Awendrog - The Wizard on The Lizard teaches sea safety and how to enjoy the beach and water activities with awareness and fun.
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Books
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Aristotle asked three questions of education - What is its purpose? Who does it serve? How is it delivered?​
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How funny that, thousands of years later, the answers to these questions remain a point of contention and disagreement. School Uniform is a collection of poetry, prose and short stories that explores the various perspectives from which to view the British education system, and if not answer Aristotle's questions, at least provide discussion to get a little closer to a consensus.
​​Click to find out more about School Uniform
Darcy realised that finding oneself questioning everything in which one has ever believed, can have quite a destablising effect on a person.
One can feel rather lost, particularly when everybody else seems so determinedly on track, all revelling in the much promised Comfort and Joy of Christmas.
Uncertain of so many things, she asks herself a question. Could there be a way for her to reclaim the festive feeling that she had once so faithfully enjoyed? Or was Christmas, now, just too far beyond her reach?​
​​Click to find out more about The Epiphany of Clementine Gingersparkles.
At the southernmost tip of the country, The Lizard - a Cornish peninsula- quietly welcomes the
Spring Equinox. It is unfazed. It has seen it many times before.
For best friends, Alexander, Roberta and Andy, the astronomical event does not merely herald the dawn of a new season, but that of a new era.
Finding themselves drawn into a quest, the teenagers are led on a journey that immerses them in local folklore, Celtic legend, Greek myth and... a uniquely Lizard magic.
However, no one can halt the passage of the sun, and time is running out. Somewhere, on this ancient Serpentine rock, they must find... the one who holds dominion over death.
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Click to find out more about The Serpentine Sorcerers and life in their Cornish coastal world.
This is Awendrog - The Wizard on The Lizard.
He lives on a craggy island, right at Lizard point, the southernmost part of the country. Every day, he goes out and about, and has lots of adventures. He meets a lot of people and always happens to be just where he needs to be to help anyone who is in difficulty in the sea.
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A series of books about how to enjoy the sea safely.
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Click to find out more about Awendrog and his funny adventures.