Sheila Rae Myers became interested in writing while in college. She was most inspired by L.A. Smith who teaches her students to write about what interest them the most. Through the following years, one attempt at writing a novel after another failed as the characters became unreliable witnesses or the plot died after just a few chapters. Inspiration came in the form of what Sheila felt was a plot line in a television crime drama which left her asking questions about what was happening behind the scenes after a terrible tragedy. The only answer she received came in the form a short story she wrote. Detective Jake: The Search for Truth grew from a six page short story into a novel.
     Recognized as a pastor within the Society of Friends (Quakers), Sheila has a passion for discussing the issues people face today from a Christian perspective. She strives to find unique and interesting ways to share her Christian faith and has successfully used poetry, comedy, and her own life experiences to uplift and inspire others. Her guiding principle is based on the ideas a pastor can teach without preaching and a good testimony or story is often more effective than quoting Scripture.
     Sheila is new name and face among the ranks of Christian fiction. Although she has no formal education or training as a writer, her first novel is a big hit among those who have bought and read the book. Common comments include "If you didn't tell me, I would've never known this was your first book" and "You've developed characters and plots that make me want to keep reading". Such reviews oppose what she had been told by agents, book review agencies for new authors, and published novelists. When asked about the negative comments, her reply is "I'll let the readers decide whether or not I can be classified as a successful author. They're the ones buying and reading the books."