Sharlene MacLaren was born and raised in west Michigan and
attended Spring Arbor University. Upon graduating in 1971 with an
education degree, she taught second grade for two years, then
accepted an invitation to travel internationally with a singing
ensemble for one year. In 1975, she came home, returned to her
teaching job, and married her childhood sweetheart. Together, they
raised two lovely daughters, both of whom are now happily married
and enjoying families of their own. Retired in 2003 after
thirty-one years of teaching, "Shar" loves to read, sing, travel,
and spend time with her family--in particular, her adorable
grandchildren!
A Christian for over fifty years, and a lover of the English
language, Shar always enjoyed dabbling in writing. She remembers
well the short stories she wrote in high school, and watching them
circulate from girl to girl during government and civics classes.
"Psst," someone would whisper from two rows over, always when the
teacher's back was turned, "pass me the next page."
In the early 2000s, Shar felt God's call upon her heart to take her
writing pleasures a step further, and in 2006, she signed a
contract for her first faith-based novel, Through Every Storm,
thereby launching her writing career. With eighteen published
novels now gracing store shelves and being sold online, she daily
gives God all the glory. She dedicated her last novel, Their Daring
Hearts, to Jesus.
Shar has done numerous countrywide book signings and made several
television appearances and radio interviews. She loves speaking for
community organizations, libraries, church groups, and women's
conferences. In her church, she is active in women's ministries,
regularly facilitating Bible studies and other events. She and her
husband, Cecil, live in Spring Lake, Michigan, with their beautiful
white collie, Peyton, and their ragdoll cat, Blue.
A historically accurate setting, relatable characters, and a
storyline guaranteed to grab your heart can be found in every
Sharlene MacLaren novel. For an enjoyable read, treat yourself to
one of her stories today.
--Kim Vogel Sawyer, Best-selling author, My Heart Remembers
Charming, fresh, and entertaining, Livvie's Song will not
disappoint. Sharlene MacLaren has penned another winner with a new
set of compelling characters in book one of the River of Hope
series!
--Miralee Ferrell, Author, Love Finds You in Tombstone, Arizona,
and Finding Jeena
Forever on my favorites list, Sharlene MacLaren is one of those
rare authors who write "real" historical romance that quickens the
pulse and nourishes the soul! Her books are page-turners that keep
you up long into the night, and Livvie's Song is no
exception--sleep deprivation at its very best! You won't want to
miss this first book in MacLaren's newest series.
--Julie Lessman, Author, the Daughters of Boston series
In Livvie's Song, Sharlene MacLaren once again weaves words in her
own special way, drawing her readers into life in 1926 Wabash,
Indiana. From the first page, you'll walk off the street and
straight into Livvie's Kitchen, where you'll feel right at home
with the regulars. Sharlene brings Livvie, Will, and all the rest
of her well-depicted characters to life in a way that pulls you
into the story and holds you captive.
--Janet Lee Barton, Author of 16 novels, including her latest, I'd
Sooner Have Love
Romantically inspiring and uplifting, Livvie's Song gave me a new
sense of nostalgia for Wabash, the town I call home. Heartwarming
to my soul, this book was a true joy to read!
--Heather L. Allen, Archivist, Wabash County Historical Museum,
Wabash, Indiana
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