As someone born and raised in Germany, author Manuela Schneider’s love of Native American and Western history might be surprising to some. But her fascination with pioneer life, cowboy heroes, and treacherous outlaws have been her constant companion for as long as she can remember.
Schneider recalls that American TV shows like Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie, and Bonanza mesmerized her as a child.
In her adult years, Schneider fueled her deep interest in the American West by traveling to the US and visiting historic sites like Tombstone, Monument Valley, and the towering sandstone cliffs of Kanab, Utah.
Experiencing the wild beauty of the Southwest firsthand made her desire to write stories of love, struggle, and survival in the wild, wild West even stronger.
After leaving a successful career in designing motorcycle fashion for the European market, Schneider penned her first Western novel in 2017. To date, Schneider has written six books that often feature strong female characters who are immersed in a battle against hardship, enigmas, and deception while searching for true love and a better life. Drawing energy from powerful pioneer women of our past, this vibrant author creates captivating sagas that ultimately leave readers wondering, Will the story continue?
Three new books are in the publishing process at present. Another four manuscripts are expected to be completed by Fall 2024. Each published book has won awards at different festivals.
Her debut as a songwriter with “Miner’s Candle” and its accompanying short film has achieved great recognition and multiple awards in Arizona, Texas, California, New Mexico, and Europe. The song is played in seven countries worldwide.
When not researching or penning riveting stories about Western boomtowns and Native American life, Schneider can be found traveling all over the world or studying at writing workshops. Her website is http://www.manuelaschneider.com
