Shannon Clifton is an inspiring author whose bravery and resilience shine through her deeply personal and harrowing memoir, The Monster I Loved. Written in collaboration with ghostwriter Ken Scott, the book has captivated readers worldwide with its raw honesty and powerful narrative. As the youngest author in Fortis Publishing’s stable, Shannon’s decision to waive her right to anonymity underscores her extraordinary courage and her commitment to helping others through her story.

Shannon’s early life was marred by unimaginable trauma and abuse at the hands of her father. Beginning at the tender age of six, she endured years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. By eleven, Shannon was pregnant, and the abuse continued unabated. At thirteen, she was pregnant again, and her father, seeking to evade the tightening net of authorities, kidnapped her, further prolonging her suffering. Shannon’s father manipulated her into believing that his horrific acts were normal, a deception that she carried for many years.

Determined to make sense of her past and share her experiences, Shannon teamed up with ghostwriter Ken Scott to pen The Monster I Loved. The memoir provides a graphic and unflinching account of the horrors she faced, including being burned with an iron, hit with a hammer, and stabbed. Despite the intense and painful memories, Shannon’s collaboration with Ken Scott ensured that her voice was authentically and powerfully conveyed. The book has been lauded for its brutal honesty and its message of survival and hope, offering readers a glimpse into the strength required to overcome such profound adversity.