Chad Patrick Shannon

Chad Patrick Shannon is a freelance writer, story consultant, and attorney. He has written articles, film scripts, comedy sketches, plays, and historical/legacy pieces, but he couldn’t have asked for a better subject for his first full-length book, The Best Seven Years of My Life.

In addition to his own writing, Chad consults with writers, attorneys, and healthcare organizations to develop story structure and narrative techniques. He has also written and directed three award-winning short films.

Chad thinks that the Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter is one of the great writers of the past 100 years and that many Dead songs contain nuggets of wisdom for living. He finds mountain hikes and any time spent on or near a river inspiring. He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and creative better half, Catherine, along with their dog, Stella.