Behind the Scenes: Where Cozy Love Comes Alive!
Welcome in Love,
Slip into your favorite spot, pour a delicious comforting drink, light your favorite candle, and come with me Behind the Scenes —to my version of an author newsletter...here it's the warm, intimate corner of my writing world. Join me as I write Cozy Romance crafted with YOU the ROMANCE READER in mind. Through focused relatable layered melanin characters, curated African American culture celebrations and events, and unforgettable sensual heat all wrapped in a pretty bow of Happily Ever After's!
Moya Shannon, Author
This is where I share the secrets behind the stories...
Why I reach and select vanilla scented candles when I’m shaping scenes… Which playlist or album is humming in my ears while I build characters — their names, fears, flaws, and quiet hopes… And how I ground every story in African American culture. Rooting each story in rhythm, memory, and truth.
What You'll Get When You Join!
• Works in Progress — The raw, sometimes messy pages before they’re polished.
• Upcoming Releases — Because we all love a new Black Romance book.
• Behind the Scenes Rituals — candles, playlists, my choice of hot beverage, mood boards, character building secrets.
• Cultural Roots Inspiration — Showing the WHY... how it grounds the characters and their journey.
• Exclusive Snippets — Scenes too intimate or too delicious for social media.
• Reader Only Treats — Giveaways, early chapters, and cozy surprises.
Why Readers Love This Space.
Because here...I create Romance that's...
- Tender, soulful, and deeply rooted.
- Built on culture, memory, and emotional truth.
- Crafted with cozy warmth and sensual heat.
- Intimate enough to feel like a secret shared between us.
5 out of 5 stars
"From the opening paragraph this one had me hooked. Mrs. Moya Shannon continues to inspire and impress me with her skill of creativity and storytelling. "
Amazon Customer - Verified Amazon Customer
5 out of 5 stars
"This was a good book that held my attention from the beginning to the end I’m looking forward to reading more."
Paula J — Verified Amazon Customer
5 out of 5 stars
"Maxim and Comfort are engaged but their family's crazy ideas for their wedding are out of control! So, they solve that problem and create another! Quick, easy read that make a lazy day happy! Thanks, author Shannon!"
Ron Lee — Verified Amazon Customer
5 out of 5 stars
"This author here is sooo good at writing the engaging, layers of a winding Second Chance Romance. Aria makes Jamal work for or rather 'you have to redeem himself' all the while wrestling the feelings of their past. And she should. If you're looking for a sweet 'someone wants a second chance' romance, then this is it."
Sasha W — Verified Amazon Customer
If you crave romance that feels warm on your skin, rooted in culture, and rich with emotional depth, this is your space. Come Behind the Scenes with me and get closer to every story, every meet cute that isn't always so cute, every heartbeat of characters who you can relate to.
Vanilla candles lit. Music humming. Characters unfolding. You’re invited.
Hi, I'm Moya!
Why I'd love for you to become a part of my reader circle!
I’m a real person. Living a life as a whole married woman who loves her husband, a mother of two adulting children finding their way in the world, a degreed career classroom elementary educator deciphering scribbled handwriting and navigating fluctuating childhood emotions. My home is cozy, welcoming and always buzzing with loved ones where not only do I love to cook but am surrounded by overflowing bookshelves displaying my love of romance, other fiction and non-fiction.
In these times you're probably wondering something...so I'll answer the question your probably asking...why am I incognito? Simply put...I work with elementary children and rather not have the two lines cross; those young people are quite media savvy.
I've independently published ten contemporary romance novels and novellas and received 5 stars on every book published. While sharing book releases and other writer related things...I've realized something important...over many posts and reels through my social media https://www.instagram.com/authormoyashannon you've very, very interested in aspects of my storytelling life i.e. BEHIND THE SCENES.
I very, very want to share and will share the small and big things and process of crafting Black Romance in the way that I do, with you, through a regularly sent newsletter. Got to be honest it's not your run-of-the-mill author newsletter but one that is a combination of what's happening and what' to come in my bookish world in written and video form.
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