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Shondalae

Hello. My name is Shondalae and my autistic superpower is writing. I want to use my gift to help other neurodivergent people understand the world and themselves and to help neurotypical people understand the neurodivergent. My faith in God, gives me a foundation of incredible joy and peace despite all the challenges I face and I want to share it, too. Whether you believe in God or not, if you want to learn about the depths of my heart, you're in the right place. I'm also, with the help of my friends, working on translating my books into Spanish.

Hola. Mi nombre es Shondalae y mi superpoder autista es escribir. Quiero usar mi talento para ayudar a otras personas neurodivergentes a comprender el mundo y a sí mismas, y para ayudar a las personas neurotípicas a comprender al neurodivergente. Mi fe en Dios me da un fundamento de increíble alegría y paz a pesar de todos los desafíos que enfrento y quiero compartirla también. Ya sea que creas en Dios o no, si quieres aprender sobre lo más profundo de mi corazón, estás en el lugar correcto. También estoy, con la ayuda de mis amigos, trabajando en el traducir mis libros al español.

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Books I've Written

Español

The Great Giver of Life

Follow the adventures of Faren, a searching soul in a world of darkness and fear, as he journeys through a world filled with bitterness, pride, sorrow and greed. Enduring the scorn and skepticism of the world around him, he struggles on through his own uncertainties as he searches for a mythical place he is told is real. With difficulties on every side, including arrest and imprisonment, will Faren ever find the Great Giver of Life and fulfill his dreams?

Perzsi's Journey

Living in the heart of the fortress city of Sener, Perszi works as a reporter. One day he meets Elhanan, a believer of the mythical waterfall known as the Great Giver of Life. Disgusted by the thought of anyone who could believe in such a crazy thing, Perszi resents his presence. But Elhanan leads a very different life than the rude and obnoxious followers of the Giver Perzsi had run into before. As Elhanan and Perzsi form a true friendship, Perzsi learns about the Giver in ways he never expected.

Ramey's Journey

When their grandfather has an accident, Ramey and his twin brother, Mateo, go to stay with him for a while in the town of Sarish. With its easy-going and relaxed atmosphere and endless friendly smiles, at first it feels like a summer vacation. But with new friends and new ideas, Ramey must endure the testing of his faith as he faces a world of uncertainty in this open-minded presentation of the five major world religions.

Nekana's Journey

An autistic story.

In a world that has not yet learned about autism, Nekana struggles to handle life. The joy and peace she finds through the Great Giver of Life seems far out of reach. Reluctantly, she returns to her hometown hoping to avoid discovery by the cruel boss from her past. There she meets Ziva who realizes her mind works differently and teaches her how to understand herself, adapt and find her strengths. But will Nekana ever learn how to experience peace and joy in the midst of her difficulties?

Mateo's Journey

When a new friend comes to town who has had a hard life, Mateo longs to help him find peace and learn about real family. But as Kadak resists, Mateo has to learn how to be patient and let Kadak make his own choices. Meanwhile in school Mateo and his friends learn about science: creation and evolution and why people believe what they do. Then Mateo meets Zeb, a young man with a very different way of thinking. At first, he doesn’t understand or like him. With the help of his friend Ellery, who’s mind works in many ways similar to Zeb’s, he learns to relate to autism in a world that doesn’t yet know what it is. Through it all he learns to accept differences and make friends in ways he never expected.

The Final Journey

The world has become harsh and cold. Soldiers fill the streets searching for believers of the Great Giver of Life. Life in the dark fortress city of Sener becomes increasingly dangerous. Sheehan bravely fights for truth in the underground, trying to save as many people as she can as the evil lord, Mabuz expands his reach to other cities. Famines, earthquakes and other disasters rend the earth. Then tragedy strikes Sheehan’s family. Can she stay strong to the end even if it means the ultimate sacrifice?

The Kanigit in his Kastel

English spelling is often silly. This story is about words that are pronounced in ways that do not match how they are spelled. I have spelled them out phonetically so that they are pronounced the way they look instead of the way they are said. Follow the simple adventures of a day in the life of a knight that show just how silly English can be.

The Lie of Grace

"If you believe in me, you will go to heaven when you die" Jesus said. Or did he? This is what I had been taught. No matter what you did, "once saved, always saved." The serial murderer who "confessed" that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven would go through the pearly gates while the noble, righteous, self-sacrificing man who had never heard of Jesus would not. Is that really what the Bible says? Disgusted by the thought, I set out on a journey to confront the common claims of Christianity as taught in many modern churches today. This is what I found.

About me!

For a very long time I've wanted to write an autobiography. I feel like my life has had a lot in it that can help people. But it's too complex! There is so much I've experienced and gone through that I could never simplify it. As the ideas for the sequels to The Great Giver of Life dropped into my head I realized that my books could become my autobiography. The things I have learned in life and observed in other people are the meat of the stories. I can share about autism, theology and other things through the characters in my books.

Some things in my life are too serious for the Giver Chronicles. My hope is that someday I can write another series of books designed for older readers that digs deeper into some of the things I've experienced. For now, I'm writing for non-readers and young readers. I want to present things in an easy to read format that anyone of almost any age and skill level can get through.

I continued on in that vein with my semi-autobiographical non-fiction book, The Lie of Grace. Although it contains weighty things not meant for kids, I have tried to put it in an easy to read captivating format. I hope that my story can inspire others in ways that bring new meaning and fulfillment to their lives and eternity.

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Libros en espanol

Libros en Español

With English translations!

El Gran Dador de Vida

¡Con versiones en español e inglés! Sigue las aventuras de Faren, un alma esperanzada en un mundo de oscuridad y miedo, mientras viaja por un mundo lleno de amargura, orgullo, tristeza y codicia. Soportando el desprecio y el escepticismo del mundo que lo rodea, busca un lugar mítico que, según le dicen, es real. Con dificultades por todas partes, ¿encontrará Faren al Gran Dador de Vida y cumplirá sus sueños?

With Spanish and English versions! Follow the adventures of Faren, a hopeful soul in a world of darkness and fear, as he journeys through a world filled with bitterness, pride, sorrow and greed. Enduring the scorn and skepticism of the world around him, he searches for a mythical place he is told is real. With difficulties on every side, will Faren ever find the Great Giver of Life and fulfill his dreams?

La Lombriz

Conoces a la linda lombriz y sus amigos en un libro donde todos las palabras empiezan con la letra L.
Para los amantes de los trabalenguas, los niños que aprenden fonética y alguien que esté aprendiendo sobre español y México.

Meet the pretty worm and her friends in a book where all the words begin with the letter L. For lovers of tongue twisters, children learning phonics and anyone learning about Spanish and Mexico.

With dictionary and cultural notes for English speakers!

El Pato

Conoces a el pato y sus amigos en un libro donde todos las palabras empiezan con la letra P. Para los amantes de los trabalenguas, los niños que aprenden fonética y alguien que esté aprendiendo sobre español y México.

Meet the duck and his friends in a book where all the words begin with the letter L. For lovers of tongue twisters, children learning phonics and anyone learning about Spanish and Mexico.

With dictionary and cultural notes for English speakers!

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El Koala

Conoces el koala y sus amigos, el caballo y la quinceañera, en un libro donde las palabras empiezan con el sonido K. Para los amantes de los trabalenguas, los niños que aprenden fonética y alguien que esté aprendiendo sobre español y México.

Meet the koala and his friends, the horse and the quinceañera (15-year-old girl) in a book where the Spanish words begin with the sound of K. For lovers of tongue twisters, children learning phonics and anyone learning about Spanish and Mexico.

With dictionary and cultural notes for English speakers!

La Bailarina

Conoces la bailarina y sus amigos, el bailarín y el búho, en un libro donde las palabras empiezan con la letra B. Para los amantes de los trabalenguas, los niños que aprenden fonética y alguien que esté aprendiendo sobre español y México.
Meet the dancer and her friends, another dancer and an owl, in a book where the Spanish words begin with the letter B. For lovers of tongue twisters, children learning phonics and anyone learning about Spanish and Mexico.
With dictionary and cultural notes for English speakers!

La Tortuga

Conoces a Tito la tortuga y sus amigos en un libro donde las palabras empiezan con la letra T. Para los amantes de los trabalenguas, los niños que aprenden fonética y alguien que esté aprendiendo sobre español y México.

Meet Tito the turtle and his friends in a book where the Spanish words begin with the letter T. For lovers of tongue twisters, children learning phonics and anyone learning about Spanish and Mexico.

With dictionary and cultural notes for English speakers!

Sobre yo!

Llevo mucho tiempo queriendo escribir una autobiografía. Siento que mi vida ha aportado mucho para ayudar a la gente. ¡Pero es demasiado compleja! He vivido y vivido tantas cosas que nunca podría simplificarlas. A medida que las ideas para las secuelas de El Gran Dador de Vida se me iban dando, me di cuenta de que mis libros podrían convertirse en mi autobiografía. Lo que he aprendido en la vida y observado en otras personas es la esencia de las historias. Puedo compartir sobre autismo, teología y otros temas a través de los personajes de mis libros.

Hay cosas en mi vida que son demasiado serias para las Crónicas del Dador. Espero que algún día pueda escribir otra serie de libros diseñados para lectores mayores que profundicen en algunas de las cosas que he vivido. Por ahora, escribo para lectores jóvenes y no lectores. Quiero presentar las cosas en un formato fácil de leer que cualquier persona, de casi cualquier edad y nivel de habilidad, pueda leer.

Continué en esa línea con mi libro de no ficción semiautobiográfico, La Mentira de la Gracia. Aunque contiene temas importantes que no son aptos para niños, he intentado presentarlo en un formato fácil de leer y cautivador. Espero que mi historia inspire a otros de maneras que aporten un nuevo significado y plenitud a sus vidas y a la eternidad.

Reviews

"Shondalae is my new favorite author. For many years I would say my favorite author was C. S. Lewis. I think Shondalae has a similar spirit, with a very contemporary perspective. Her wit and character development make poignant juxtaposition to spiritual issues of the populous at large. Additionally this is from an appreciative outlook of real life challenges. Her light and often comical prose ignites a curiosity when reading. Kudos to a blossoming thinker, writer and artist."

Tom Adair, OR