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Guest Post: Ky Grabowski: How Music Influences my Writing

Shannon again (only for a second...again) Many of you know Ky Grabowski, author of The Demon Inside, which is officially available on Amazon and Goodreads. (I hope you check them out.) But she's talking about music influencing her writing today. So without further ado: ... How Music Influences my Writing   I first off want… Continue reading Guest Post: Ky Grabowski: How Music Influences my Writing

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Guest Post: Ryan Attard: The Fleeting Muse

Shannon here, just to introduce this upcoming author. Ryan Attard is the author of Firstborn, the first book of the Legacy series, coming out December 13th. You can follow him at his website or check out his novel on Goodreads. It's also on Amazon. I'm also giving away pre-releases of his highly anticipated novel in… Continue reading Guest Post: Ryan Attard: The Fleeting Muse

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Upcoming Guest Posts

First, I want to thank Clinton Book Shop in New Jersey for creating the photo below: This means a lot to me, because they quoted November Snow, my first published novel, and shared it with their followers on the night of the Hunter's Moon. It's always neat to see fellow authors, writers, and readers connect… Continue reading Upcoming Guest Posts

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One of my “Highs” as an Author

When I finished my last post, I received so many heartfelt comments, and I want to first thank those fellow writers and readers for their kindness and support when it comes to one another's difficulties being an artist. I am, once again, reminded of how influential and inspiring the WordPress community can be. Thank you.… Continue reading One of my “Highs” as an Author

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One of my “Lows” as an Author

Today I wanted to talk about something many artists--no matter what kind of art they practice--struggle with: lows. We have them sometimes as often as we have "highs." When I say "highs" I am talking about those moments where you feel on top of the world, like you've accomplished everything you've ever dreamed of, and… Continue reading One of my “Lows” as an Author

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Through Jessica’s Eyes

On October 8, you might have seen my first reblog (I've always been confused on how to do that and how it'd affect emails, but I'm excited Ky Grabowski's blog was the first one I got to try it on. I'll definitely be reblogging more in the future.)Beyond it being my first reblog, it was… Continue reading Through Jessica’s Eyes

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Guest: Minutes Before Sunset Favorite Scene → Shannon A. Thompson

I am so honored to be helping my fellow AEC friend, Ky Grabowski, out while she's recovering from surgery. Check out her website and/or this post to learn what my favorite scene is in Minutes Before Sunset. ~SAT

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Seconds Before Sunrise

So you've read Minutes Before Sunset, and you've been wondering: where is Seconds Before Sunrise? Well, I'm here to tell you.  As of now, AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. is still expecting to release it this Fall (Sept. 21 - Dec. 21) and I will let you know if this changes. The cover is currently under… Continue reading Seconds Before Sunrise

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Guest Post: So You Want To Make A Book Cover

Shannon here for one second: I spend a lot of time talking with authors and reading their blogs. Because of this, I often come across some great information that I think you guys will like, and this is one of those gems I had to share. This post is written by Alianne Donnelly, a published and self-published… Continue reading Guest Post: So You Want To Make A Book Cover

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Wattpad: I Rejoined!

Almost exactly one year ago, I posted Website Wonders: Wattpad.com, and I discussed this wonderful website. Wattpad is a FANTASTIC place where writers can create a profile, tag genres, share stories, and provide fellow writers with their work. (You can also connect it to your Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr). You can ask for in-depth critiques,… Continue reading Wattpad: I Rejoined!