Patrick Shannon

Patrick Shannon has always found delight in the comedic side of human nature, and he can think of no higher honor than someday to be considered a bona-fide humorist. He has published three award-winning books: "Viva Laughter!" "Letters From Wheatfield" and "Viva Cisco," and he has had a short story, "A Tissue of Lies," published in the online journal, On The Premises. In a departure from his Humor writing, he has also published a historical novel, "Tame the Wild Land," which has received the Tyler R. Tichelaar Award for the "Best Historical Fiction Book of the Year" in the Reader Views 2014/2015 literary competition.

After serving in the U.S.Coast Guard, he worked thirty-three years for a major oil company, bringing him rich experiences traveling in Asia, the Middle East and all across America.

Born and raised in Southern California, Shannon attended East Carolina and Oklahoma universities and UCLA. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi scholastic society and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.