Shannon, here, with two announcements and an introduction before the lovely Susannah Ailene Martin takes over. Return Novel reviewed Minutes Before Sunset, book 1 of The Timely Death Trilogy, stating, “Who will stay up after dark? Readers who value solid character development and realistic motivations in their supernatural romance series.” Read the full thing here or… Continue reading Guest post: What if I Can’t Write What I Know? by Susannah Ailene Martin
Author: Shannon A Thompson
Hi! I'm Shannon. I'm a young adult author. Speaker. Librarian. Cat lady. I thrive on moonlight & coffee. I'd love it if you said hello! I am represented by Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency.
Writing with Barbie
Prepare for laughter during today’s post. But - before we get onto the giggles - I want to share two important bits of news. Paris Carter reviewed Seconds Before Sunrise, stating, "The novel also includes several internal struggles for Eric and Jess that sparks tension throughout the entire novel, and it’s the chaos of them struggling to… Continue reading Writing with Barbie
Writing Tips: Dealing with Controversy
I live in Kansas City, and right now, if you watch the news, I’m sure you’ve heard of the recent tragedies that have happened here. I drive on the highways where the “Highway Shooter” is every day, and I live less than one mile away from the Jewish Community Center where three people died. In… Continue reading Writing Tips: Dealing with Controversy
Editing Tips
My publications picture has been updated: Thank you for your support. I am looking forward to adding to the collection as time continues forward. I also want to take a moment to thank Taking on a World of Words for uploading the picture below to Instagram. They received Minutes Before Sunset in the mail, and… Continue reading Editing Tips
A Reading of “Regretful Memories”
Coffee, Books, and Art by Sarit Yahalomi reviewed Seconds Before Sunrise, and Sarit also posted the review for Minutes Before Sunset right below it, so you can read both. Find out why she said, "Again it was a page turner and full of action, and I couldn't stop reading until I reached to it's end.”… Continue reading A Reading of “Regretful Memories”
My Poem is Published
In case you didn’t see the update during my last blog post, my first podcast interview was posted. Click on The Lurking Voice to listen to it. The author, Ryan Attard, described it as, "Now, I’m not gonna spoil anything, but Shannon is one of those pure artistic souls with a dark side (Darth Shannon)… Continue reading My Poem is Published
My First Podcast Interview
Update: Here is the podcast ... The press release for Seconds Before Sunrise released, and Ky Grabowski was kind enough to share it on her blog. Check it out by clicking here. ... Originally, I was going to post another YouTube video introducing this, but Weebo (my laptop) was not cooperating with me, and I… Continue reading My First Podcast Interview
How Desk Trinkets Can Inspire You
I added a YouTube page to this website, so you can catch up here as well as on YouTube. I am expecting to upload my next video soon, but I’ll always make an announcement. If you subscribe to my channel - Coffee and Cats - you can watch all of my videos one day early. ...… Continue reading How Desk Trinkets Can Inspire You
How to Create a YouTube Channel and Video for Free
First, I want to thank this beautiful couple for sending me this photo of them reading The Timely Death Trilogy together. They even posed as Jessica on the cover of Minutes Before Sunset and Eric on the cover of Seconds Before Sunrise. If you have a photo with any of my novels, please send it… Continue reading How to Create a YouTube Channel and Video for Free
Author Confessions on my YouTube Channel
ShannonAThompson.com hit 15,000 followers! Thank you for continuing to support my writing dream. You are the reason I can share my stories with the world. You are the reason I have met so many wonderful readers, writers, and dreamers. You are the reason because you are the dream. From my dreaming soul, thank you. Ever… Continue reading Author Confessions on my YouTube Channel
