Shean Pao

Shean Pao's novel, 'The Feather and the Moon Well' was chosen by David Farland (a NYT best selling author and teacher) as the first novel to launch his David Farland Discovery Program. As a writing instructor, he has mentored dozens of New York Times bestselling authors, including Brandon Sanderson (Wheel of Time), Brandon Mull (Fablehaven), James Dashner (The Maze Runner), and Stephenie Meyer (Twilight).

“In THE FEATHER AND THE MOON WELL, Shean Pao draws upon traditional tales of the fairy realm for inspiration, but creates a world that is uniquely her own. The resulting tale is richly drawn and completely seductive. This is a story that bears reading again and again.” —New York Times bestselling fantasy author David Farland.

Shean started writing at a young age. She became a graphic designer and creative writer, with her first book was published in 2016, The Feather and the Moon Well.

She is currently working on the sequel: The Nepha Lord's Daughter. Coming out in 2024