Peng Shepherd was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she rode horses and trained in classical ballet, and has lived in many different countries. Her debut novel, The Book of M, has been featured in The Guardian, Gizmodo, Book Riot, and Elle Canada. She is a winner of the Elizabeth George Foundation’s emerging writers grant.
Peng Shepherd was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she rode horses and trained in classical ballet, and has lived in many different countries. Her debut novel, The Book of M, has been featured in The Guardian, Gizmodo, Book Riot, and Elle Canada. She is a winner of the Elizabeth George Foundation’s emerging writers grant.
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