Shirley Perez West

Shirley Perez West grew up on the San Francisco Peninsula among the remnants of California ranchos, longing to learn the story of her forebears. After years as a reporter and public relations professional, she dove into the historical archives to find the voices of the Mexican Californios and write about this buried piece of the western saga. Shirley holds a BA and MS in Journalism and is still trying to figure out how not to let the facts get in the way of a good story. A long-time Oregon resident, she divides her time between Portland and the coastal village of Manzanita where she enjoys paddling for a women’s dragon boat team. 
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Represented by: Alisha West

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