B Shawn Clark

Starting at an early age (OK, maybe not THAT early as his signature photo of him hanging out at the crib would suggest), B Shawn Clark indulged a passion for writing at every opportunity throughout his life. Named after American short story writer and poet Bret Harte, as a young man Clark began by writing short stories, poetry and prose, and, on occasion, dramatic presentations. At the age of 10, he wrote, directed and co-stared (as the female lead) in an adaptation of a well-known Shakespearean work he re-titled Roneo and Julie, produced out of his next-door neighbor’s garage, making use of bed sheets hanging from clothesline to create a modernistic set for the play.

As with many undiscovered authors, Clark toiled away in obscurity, keeping much of his creative work hidden from view as he concentrated on his “day job”. In his case, that meant spending most of his time writing briefs, going to court, and doing the things that lawyers do.

Beginning in 2013, Clark began manifesting himself more as a full-time author and less-time as a practicing lawyer, rather than the other way around. He took up residence in a self-styled “Man Cave” in a wooded area on Gottfried Creek in the sleepy seaside town of Englewood, surrounded by nature and wildlife (not counting those kids next door).

There he is intent upon reprising the role of Thoreau, creating a new genre of literary work by a life-long author trapped in the body of a lawyer.

Find out more by visiting his author website at BShawnClark Dot Com and B Shawn Clark (You Tube).