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Of a Woman: The Journey to Becoming is available now!

Shannon DalPozzal
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  • Calabash Cove St Lucia Beach Hammock

    A Pause, Not an Escape: Writing from St. Lucia

    It’s early morning, and I’m sitting on the porch of a cottage suite at Calabash Cove Resort and Spa. The…

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  • #STCGlobal 2026

    Seatrade Cruise Global 2026: Notes from the Floor (and a Very Full Schedule)

    A few days of cruise news, industry connections, and a reminder of why I love this life. There’s a very…

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  • The Gritti Palace Landmark Grand Canal Room

    The Gritti Palace, Venice

    There Are Hotels… and Then There Are Legends There are places you stay. And then there are places that stay…

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Books

Travel guides, How To Books, and the story of her personal struggle as a brain tumor survivor, Shannon has numerous books available and a few more surprising titles on the way.

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curated RESOURCES

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Shannon has put together a collection of resources to help guide you in your own personal growth journey.

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Events

With a writing career that has spanned decades, Shannon has presented at numerous conferences, made appearances on National Television, and has hosted gatherings of like minded individuals. Find out where you can meet Shannon and share your own story.

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“You can dance in a hurricane, only if you’re standing in the eye.” – Brandi Carlile

We go through various storms in our life and don’t realize how strong we are inside ourselves until that moment the wind and rain gives a brief moment of reprieve. That’s when we learn how to embrace every moment we’re still alive.

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Memoir: Of a Woman

Each of us has a story to tell. Sometimes more than one story. Of a Woman is a woman’s journey from brain tumor diagnosis, the worldwide quest to find a cure, and how to manage life in between.

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Shannon’s journey through illness and personal growth invites readers to reflect on their own challenges, making the book relatable and inspiring. Book club members can explore questions about how adversity shapes identity, the ways we find strength in difficult times, and what it truly means to “become” oneself. 

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The peaceful vibe at @calabashcovestlucia offered The peaceful vibe at @calabashcovestlucia offered a much needed respite from the outside world. Gives me inspiration. I’m considering a long return visit to work on my books. 

Take a pause for yourself and check out my latest story at: https://shannondalpozzal.com/a-pause-not-an-escape-writing-from-st-lucia/  #travelsaintlucia #thepause #authorlife
After a 2hr drive across the island, we arrived at After a 2hr drive across the island, we arrived at Stop #2  @calabashcovestlucia - We checked into Cottage 1, one of the more private options on property. Our first task was to check the temperature of the private plunge pool before I took a walk along the beach. It was like having my own VIP beach! Then it was back into the plunge pool for a heavenly sunset view.  Dinner was yummy at Wind Song, the resort’s dining venue. They have a decent wine cellar, too! As we walked back to our cottage, the Southern Cross (Crux) was rising on the horizon. #travelsaintlucia #luxuryresort *hosted
Have you registered for @ifwtwa1 2026 Conference y Have you registered for @ifwtwa1 2026 Conference yet? You do NOT need to be a member! I’ll be presenting a session and would love to see you there! #speakerannouncement #foodwinetravel #conference
If you’ve been following along via my Stories, you If you’ve been following along via my Stories, you know we hopped a flight to Saint Lucia yesterday and took a five minute ride to @serenityatcbay - We originally had planned a family trip, but when an article assignment presented itself, we decided to combine business/leisure and arrived a few days early to get the job done. 

@dalpozzal is currently napping on the swing bed in our private beach cabana, and it is a well-deserved rest. He just completed his latest annual ground school and has been working hard flying everyone else to their vacations. It’s time for his, now.

I am so grateful for these types of moments and it reminds me of that balance I frequently refer to. As difficult as life can be, it is equally as beautiful. Today is one of those beautiful days. And I am pretty sure this whole week will follow suit.

I am looking forward to celebrating my uncle’s retirement and spending time with him, my sister-aunt, and their best friends in a few days.

Until then, I’ll continue my “research” enjoying frozen drinks in my Stanley cup. #hosted
Made it home on the late night train. Listening to Made it home on the late night train. Listening to birds while sun rises. Enjoying morning coffee in my @royaldelft_official @hollandamericaline cup filled w/ the #cruise line’s private blend: Rotterdam 1873 while working on a list of best #coffee themed articles (coffee, accessories, machines, shops) Happy Friday!!!!!
Made it to #FnBSea @seatradecruise for one final d Made it to #FnBSea @seatradecruise for one final day of #research
A morning walk in Miami Beach. #FloridaLife A morning walk in Miami Beach. #FloridaLife
After the morning keynote at #STCGlobal I had a fe After the morning keynote at #STCGlobal I had a few minutes to check out some booths. Caught up with some New Englanders before the press events began. There was a Holland America Libe announcement I live-streamed for the @hollandamericafansofficial group I help manage, followed by an Alaska party and the kickoff reception featuring a mariachi band, paella, and maybe a few glasses of wine before the sun set. Tomorrow will be even busier but I have loved catching up with a few cruise industry friends!
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