About
Sharnii Elliott
Born in Australia and living in Adelaide, Sharnii Elliott is a writer, illustrator, and herbalist working in IT & Website Development.
An avid student, Sharnii enjoys studying various subjects from history, spirituality, health, languages, and the creative arts, channeling that knowledge into fiction and non-fiction works. She has over a dozen qualifications and is constantly seeking to expand her knowledge to share with others.
When she isn't studying or writing content, she pursues magical and spiritual practices like tarot, druidism, and communing with nature. She also enjoys video games, binge-watching movies/ TV shows, and volunteering in her local community.
Though her writing career tends toward spiritual and natural health, she is currently writing a series of novels known as The SIN Series. Expanding on her love of mythology and the supernatural to create an interactive world for others to explore.
Want to learn more about Sharnii and how she got inspired to become an author?
Below, she will answer some general questions about her life, and you can follow her blog to learn more!
Where is she from?
Sharnii was born in Townsville, Queensland, and moved to South Australia when she was seven years old. She has lived in Australia all her life but has an interest in travel in the future.
What does she do when she isn't writing?
She has had many professions, such as Call Centre Agent, Retail Assistant, Social Media and Marketing Manager, and Website Developer. But her real passion is community work and volunteering with local groups, as well as studying and writing content.
What inspired her to become an author?
She has wanted to be an author since she was 11 years old, after seeing the Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring for the first time. To explore other worlds and create ones of her own to share with and inspire others, just as she has been inspired by many storytellers over the years.
What are her hobbies?
Writing has always played a major role in Sharniis' life, as well as illustration and a deep affection for fantasy books and movies. With her love of storytelling and magic, any subject or activity that involves creativity interests her. From reading novels to playing video games, watching movies, and illustrating, she will always pursue new passions and ideas when inspiration strikes.
What are her favorite things?
1) Hotpot with my Bestie Sharn!
2) Playing video games and vegging on the couch
3) Learning a new skill or area of interest like mythology, languages, and history
4) Hanging out with her rabbit, Tim
5) Marathoning the Lord of the Rings Films multiple times a year
6) Listening to music and daydreaming for hours
Who are her favorite authors?
1) J.R Ward: Black Dagger Brotherhood
2) Nalini Sing: Psy-Changeling Series
3) Christopher Pike: The Last Vampire
4) Tolkien: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
5) Larissa Ione: Demonica Series
6) Richelle Mead: Vampire Academy
7) Raymond E Feist: The Rift War Saga
What kind of music does she listen to?
As she was raised by musicians, Sharnii has a soft spot for all things rock and metal, as well as being a 90s kid with a love of pop! To say her musical tastes are eclectic would be an understatement.
One moment, she'll be listening to film scores like Pirates of the Caribbean, then alternative rock like Black Veil Brides the next. Mixing that in with a healthy dose of pop, EDM, and metal, she enjoys exploring musical genres, especially when writing her novels.
Why is she interested in healing and spirituality?
Through understanding the human body and our connection to the world around us, I have found a passion I never expected. Through studying health science, natural therapies, and medicine, I have also found creative and wonderful solutions to my health issues as well as supporting others on their journeys with mental, physical, and emotional health. My spiritual practices have taken me on a journey deep within myself and out into the world, connecting me to nature and the spirits that reside there.
How many qualifications does she have, and why?
It's a funny question that!
I have always enjoyed learning new things, especially if it's going to help me and others. I have over a dozen diploma's and I am currently working on a degree! But to better understand why I study certain things, let me group them below!
Health Science and Natural Therapies - It began when I tried supporting myself on my chronic health journey which eventually grew into a love of healing.
Creative Arts, History, and Mythology - From illustration to creative writing, I have always had a love of the written word which began in childhood. With a vivid imagination and unfortunate life circumstances, I have always used books, movies, and video games to escape into other worlds and have dreamed of creating worlds for others to explore. As part of that storytelling experience, I have studied history and mythology, as well as creative writing and illustration classes to help bring these stories to life.