Mary SheppardMary C. Sheppard is the author of three young adult novels that are set in Newfoundland where she was born and raised.

She retired from her position as the executive producer of CBCnews.ca in 2014. During her career as a journalist Mary also reported and produced at Maclean's, CBC radio and the Women's Television Network. Mid-career she taught broadcast journalism at Ryerson University.

Mary has a Bachelor of Arts from St. Francis Xavier University and a Masters of Science in Journalism from Columbia University.

She began writing fiction while living in Europe for two years in the mid-1990s.

Mary often writes about social history and the challenges that young women have faced as they grow into adulthood. Her many interests include reading, art, Victorian, Georgian and Newfoundland history, the world wars, theatre and travel, especially walking/hiking in new places.

Her first book, Seven for a Secret, won the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz award and was named a top ten book by the American Library Association. One for Sorrow was published in 2008 and Three for a Wedding in 2009.

Mary lives in Toronto, is married, and has two daughters. She visits Newfoundland regularly to stay in touch with her family and her memories.

Mary is a member of the Writers' Union of Canada.

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