Hi, I'm Shawn Burgess-author, music lover, and forever emo-at-heart.

I write character-driven stories about love, reinvention, and the messy magic of growing up. My debut novel, Remember Us Golden, is a beachy, emotional read with a light thriller twist-and I'm so grateful to the readers who've embraced it. Now I'm thrilled to share Eleanor on Tour, a nostalgic coming-of-age story set in the summer of 2005.

I've been writing since childhood, and storytelling has always been my way of understanding the world. I especially love exploring the space between who we're told to be and who we actually are when nobody's watching.

When I'm not writing, I'm likely reading something emotionally devastating, listening to moody music from the 2000s, or doing trivia with friends (and occasionally winning). I live in Nashville with my family and spend an unreasonable amount of time on my phone.

Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to follow, message, or scream into the void with me about your favorite fictional crushes.