The Flowers of May

Shelly Snow Pordea is a storyteller at heart, known for her exciting novels that connect, heal, and spark meaningful conversations. She first captured readers' imaginations with Tracing Time, a time-travel romance series that remains a fan favorite in its category. In 2021, Shelly and her brother placed in a top screenwriting contest for a co-written family drama based on their experience growing up in a cult-an exciting step into the world of film storytelling.Her 2024 novel, The Cheating Wife, was inspired by a real incident of public shaming-a woman's property vandalized with the words "cheating wife" scrawled in graffiti. "After witnessing graffiti on a woman's property, blatantly accusing her of being a 'cheating wife,' I knew I was going to write a story about how far we've come-or haven't-from the days of public shaming and scarlet-letter-wearing," Shelly says. "The patriarchy is alive and well, and this book is my attempt to remind us all to take a look at our part in it."Shelly is also the author of the Flight Risk Spy Series, which follows a high-flying heroine who stumbles into the world of espionage. She has based the travels of her protagonist, Amanda, on locations she's been lucky enough to visit. She and her family maintain a residence both in Bräov, Romania and St. Louis, Missouri.Beyond her professional pursuits, Shelly is a dedicated mother to three incredible adults, loving wife to her favorite guy, George, for nearly three decades, and Buni (boo-nee) to two enchanting, magical grandchildren. She invites you to join her journey on social media, where she shares her insights and creative endeavors. Follow her @shellysnowpordea for a glimpse into the world of a multifaceted storyteller and advocate.