Shana Dow

YA Fantasy Romance

Fairytales, slow-burn love and magic with real stakes


Book covers for The Fabled Realms series by Shana Dow, featuring fairytale-inspired young adult fantasy romance novels.

Start with Of Threads and Promises


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About

Author Shana Dow, writer of young adult fantasy romance.

Hi! I’m Shana Dow, the author of young adult fantasy romance filled with fairytales, slow-burn love, and magic that comes with real consequences.I write stories for readers who love brave heroines, quiet courage, and romances that grow slowly—where feelings matter just as much as fate. My books are inspired by classic fairytales, reimagined with a little darkness, a lot of heart, and characters who have to choose who they want to become.When I’m not writing, I’m usually dreaming up new worlds, rereading favorite fantasy stories, or spending time with my family. I believe the best stories leave you hopeful, even after the hardest moments—and that love, in all its forms, is always worth fighting for.If you enjoy magical worlds, emotional journeys, and clean, slow-burn romance, I hope you’ll feel right at home here.


The Fabled Realms Series

A Rumpelstiltskin–Inspired RetellingA slow-burn YA fairytale reimagining inspired by Rumpelstiltskin, where courage, magic, and forbidden love collide—and every promise comes with a price.

A Snow White and the Huntsman–Inspired RetellingA darker YA fairytale romance inspired by Snow White and the Huntsman, where loyalty is tested, shadows hide dangerous truths, and love comes at a cost.

A Baba Yaga–Inspired NovellaA haunting YA fairytale novella inspired by Baba Yaga, filled with dark magic, impossible bargains, and midnight choices—where survival depends on wit, courage, and the price you’re willing to pay.👉 Join my newsletter to read this story for free.

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Contact

Have a question or just want to say hi? I’d love to hear from you!For reader questions or general messages, you can reach me using the form below.I do my best to respond as soon as I can—thanks for your patience!
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