Local Saratoga County historian. Amy Shannon, an American storyteller from upstate New York, channels the strength of women through her prolific writing. Running the popular book review site "Amy's Bookshelf Reviews" and a writer's blog, Amy has written over 140 works, including her 2024 nonfiction historical book, Balls-Town: A Community of History, Friends, Neighbors, and Lingering Spirits, emphasizing the importance of preserving local history. Amy is currently working on her second nonfiction historical book, focusing on early settlers of Balls-Town. She has changed her writing genres, from novels, to historical nonfiction, and children's books. Amy can be reached at [email protected]