Shani Cossins started writing stories from a very early age and her enthusiasm for storytelling quickly found an outlet in The Puffin Club, where she submitted a time-travel story that was published in the 1985 edition of Puffinalia.

During her school years, she wrote and produced plays, which sparked a lasting love for the performing arts. This creative path led her to a role in a documentary on tv and voice-over work for business training and amateur television as an adult. She later attended Swinburne University, where she earned a Diploma of Business, all while continuing to write short stories published in various science fiction fan magazines.

Her dedication to writing culminated in the release of a novella, The Master of Bentley Hall. While developing her debut novel, A Game of Masquerade, over several years, she also contributed a chapter to Boundaries, a fan-fiction novel based on the US gothic horror series Dark Shadows. This project gave her the opportunity to connect with fellow fans and share in a vibrant creative community.

With the release of her full-length novel, she was honoured with the prestigious Literary Titan Book Award. She now warmly invites readers to step into the shadowy streets of Whitechapel, London, in 1888, a setting as haunting as it is captivating. She is currently penning a murder mystery in progress plus another developing a third novel. Alongside her writing, she works full-time in the music and performing arts department of a school, where she enjoy fostering creativity and supporting students’ growth each day.