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Carla Rae Snelting-Shirer
Author of Blackrain's Blood
Carla Rae Snelting-Shirer
about the author
A life of helping others
Carla Rae Snelting-Shirer has lived many lives — Navy veteran, military spouse, medical professional, writer, and educator. From serving during the Vietnam era to working in child-maternal care and frontline clinics, her career has always centered on helping others.
A lifelong storyteller, she has written for military publications, theater, and blogs, weaving words that resonate with heart and humanity.
Blackrain's Blood is her latest work, blending her passion for history, medicine, and timeless tales of love and sacrifice.
She is a proud member of the American Legion and lives in California.
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