Sharhonda Exantus
The Visionary Behind the Words
Sharhonda Exantus is a pharmacist by day and an author by night specializing in mystery and suspense fiction. She was born and raised in Miami, FL, and majored in pharmacy at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (go Rattlers). When not working her day job, Sharhonda devotes her time to writing mystery and suspense fiction. In April 2023, she self-published her debut domestic suspense novel, Sins of the Lines, which received a 2023 Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards Honorable Mention in the fiction category. Her sophomore novel, Return of the Lines, will be released in October 2026.
On a personal note, Sharhonda is a mom of three and wife to her police officer husband, Christian, who often serves as a sounding board for her book ideas! In her down time, she enjoys reading and rewatching reruns of The Golden Girls. She currently resides in sunny Tampa Bay, FL with her family.
Key Achievements
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2023 Honorable Mention in the 2023 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards (Sins of the Lines)
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2023 Readers' Favorite 5 Star Book Award Winner (Sins of the Lines)
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2026 Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing Poet & Author Fellowship Recipient
Publications
- Sins of the Lines (Novel, 2023)
- Returns of the Lines (Novel, 2026)
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