Samantha Shu is the author of four published novels, many short stories released in anthologies (An Authors Gift, Cats and Dragons and Frostbitten Fantasies) and one children's fantasy picture book. Her most recent published work is a time travel romance,Soul Purpose (2011) a departure from her mystery fictions, Bloodthirsty (2010), Blood Line (2009) a prequel to Whispered Dreams (2008). Samantha writes for four hours each day and focuses her attentions between her first love, the written word, and her education. Samantha recently fulfilled a lifelong dream, finishing her bachelors' degree in a little under three years. She majored in criminal justice; her focus was to utilize her education as research for her novels, assuring accuracy in the details. She is currently working on her Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership.Samantha is a prolific writer, crossing genres successfully and enthusiastically. Her love of writing is evident in her detailed and vivid style. If you are interested in her children's story check out "There's a season for all" a children's fantasy picture book, released in 2006 written under Sammy Shu.To discover more about Samantha visit her at www.whoisshu.com samanthashubooks.com