She was an elementary school teacher for over eight years in Houston, Texas before turning to writing full time. She is a part of the "Sisterhood of the Jaunty Quills," and writes blogs on their website. She is also a member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA). Her brand is Pamper Your Inner Princess.

Bolks has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Education from the University of Houston.

Her book, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Men I've Dated was a RITA award finalist for "Best First Book." Her first romance novel, which was eventually titled When Dashing Met Danger, finaled in the Romance Writers of America’s 2004 Golden Heart competition.

As Shane Bolks

She writes under her own name when she writes contemporary fiction.

• The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Men I've Dated (Avon, April 26, 2005) ISBN 0-06-077310-3
• Reality TV Bites (Avon, June 27, 2006) ISBN 0-06-077311-1

As Shana Galen

She uses the name "Shana Galen" for her historical romance books.

• When Dashing Met Danger (Avon, April 26, 2005)- Set in 1805 England. ISBN 0-06-077315-4
• Pride and Petticoats (Avon, January 31, 2006) - Set in 1813 England. ISBN 0-06-077316-2

The Misadventures in Matrimony Series

1. No Man's Bride (Avon, August 29, 2006) - Set in Regency England. ISBN 0-06-112494-X
2. Good Groom Hunting (Avon, January 30, 2007) - Set in 19th century England and the high seas. ISBN 0-06-112496-6
3. Blackthorne's Bride (Avon, November 1, 2007) ISBN 0-06-112497-4