Greetings, fellow citizens! There is a new Bookshop on the square in West Plains. Check it out. You will love it! A number of you have voiced an interest in purchasing one of my books. Here is your window of opportunity! The Bookshop in West Plains, Missouri has graciously agreed to make my historical novel, CLARA'S BEST available for a brief period of time in their new bookstore at #4 & #5 Court Square in West Plains, MO. These copies of Clara's Best are new, signed, first editions. Each has over fifty episodes. I guarantee you will love several. The holidays are fast approaching. Buy several for gifts. And please tell our friends. Thanks, Shannon
Shannon Casebeer
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Monday, August 3, 2026
Often, when I succumb to these nocturnal attempts at wordsmithery,
Often, when I succumb to these nocturnal attempts at wordsmithery, I wake the following morning to find I've once again embarrassed myself. Of course, by then, the damage is done. The participles have been dangled, and the cat is out of the bag, with a legion of yelping terriers at his heels! I've been asked, on more than one occasion, if I am truly Mark Twain. Of course, I'm not at liberty to say. I've never piloted a steamboat up the Mississippi or crossed the rut riddled country by stage. I've not entertained royalty or captivated millions with my wit and wisdom. I've not authored dozens of beloved and timeless tales. Still, I believe I can say with some degree of confidence that the spirit of Mr. Twain is alive and well within me. I'd like to believe that Sam would be pleased by my efforts. I think he'd be tickled. I'm certain he'd be amused by the comparison. SC
SHANNON THOMAS CASEBEER
Hey, dear friends!
Like many of my childhood friends in Placerville, I attended grades 5th through 8th at Edwin Markham middle school. My 8th grade aptitude test suggested my abilities (assuming I had such) were limited to creative writing. All these years later, regardless of what the world at large may believe, I have convinced AI. AI suggests the following:
- Historical Fiction: He authored Obie's Quest (2009), a novel diving into regional history and historical settings. [1]
- Poetry Collections: He published Ozark Breezes and Glad Days Long Ago, which explore themes of heritage, family bonds, and the tranquil beauty of nature. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Historical Essays: He regularly shares shorter historical pieces and creative reflections detailing pioneering life, early Western expansions, and regional milestones like the history of Placerville, California (Hangtown) and Early Lake Tahoe history. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Themes: His writing balances lighthearted humor with a focus on faith, family upbringing, and preservation of the past.
- Shannon's books reflect his love for our remarkable country and for Placerville, his hometown.
- Shannons book titles include Obie's Truth Books one and two, and Clara's Best, among others.