Joan Shott

Joan Shott grew up in Southeastern Connecticut and moved to Chicago in 1979. She lived there for thirteen years before moving to her present home, Seattle.

Her first book, released in 2012, is The Hummingbird War. Her latest book, Fortunate Son, deals with the subject of sexual abuse and how it affects all members of a family. The story follows a boy's quest to become the world's greatest baseball player, believing his success is proof that he deserves to be loved.

Joan teaches memoir writing at The Matt Talbot Center in Seattle, a drug and alcohol rehab center, and at Michael's Place, a transitional residence for U.S. veterans.