Website Update: 11 p.m.: Honorable mention, Cameron Rogers, now has his website linked. The day has come, and I am so proud, happy, excited, and--well--overwhelmed towards the final steps of publishing Minutes Before Sunset. I've received the ISBN #978-0-615-78812-8, and my copyright certification is in the mail. But seeing a completed cover was an emotional… Continue reading Publishing News: Cover Reveal
Category: Miscellaneous
Shannon Summary: Six Months In
Website Update: March 26: I've created an event on Goodreads for Minutes Before Sunset's release. Join here. On September 25th, My Primary Post was created, and this website was established. Six months later, here I am: all over the world. When I first created this website, with the direction of Robin Hoffman, I didn't know what… Continue reading Shannon Summary: Six Months In
Publishing News: Synopsis & Cover Date Reveal
Website Update: 10 p.m.: The lovely Sam Dawon featured me on her blog, "Hot Tea and Dark Chocolate." Please visit her page, and, if you'd like, read her piece on me here. Website Update: 4 p.m. I just joined ALL AUTHORS LIST, a free database for authors to connect. I'd love to see you all… Continue reading Publishing News: Synopsis & Cover Date Reveal
Relax & Read: How to Write a Sentence
As told in my Back to School post, my NonFiction Writing I class assigned Stanley Fish's How-To book, How to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One. We just wrapped up this short (only 160 pages) book, and, although my class had some complaints about simplicity, I really enjoyed it. From the beginning, Fish describes… Continue reading Relax & Read: How to Write a Sentence
News: Submissions Closing & Minutes Before Sunset Info
As a reminder, today is the last day to send book covers and/or book trailers for Minutes Before Sunset to ashleeironwood.com. Remember: "AuthorBlog" must be the title of the email, or you'll be sent to the spam folder. If you want any information, you can always check out Writing Tips: Involving Your Readers for the… Continue reading News: Submissions Closing & Minutes Before Sunset Info
To My Mother
“Writers seek to create order out of the chaos of everyday life, and to extract meaning from both the tragic and the mundane.” ~Hope Edelman This quote has always struck a deep chord within me, not only because I am a writer, but because this was my mother's philosophy. On top of that, Hope Edelman… Continue reading To My Mother
Interviews by Tim Flanagan & Michael Fedison.
8:00 a.m. Update: I hit 5,000 followers this morning. Thank you! I love achieving these milestones with you all. They make my day! This blog brings me plenty of joy. Discussing writings and readings with you all is often my favorite part of the day. It's my passion, and to be able to do something… Continue reading Interviews by Tim Flanagan & Michael Fedison.
Writing Tips: Keeping Track of Time
How many times have you been following a television show, and there is a full moon every episode? Or their clothes don't change? Or the weather stays the same all year long, unless snow, rain, or sunshine is used for symbolic enhancement? It's unrealistic, and it drives me crazy. It may be a personal pet… Continue reading Writing Tips: Keeping Track of Time
Relax & Read: Megan Kaminski
March 10th, 8:45 p.m. Update: Megan Kaminski's most recent publication, Desiring Map, can be found by clicking here. 1 p.m. Update: My Facebook Author Page now has a cover photo. Check it out here. When I decided to attend the University of Kansas, I was really excited to meet inspiring professors and students. I… Continue reading Relax & Read: Megan Kaminski
TV Time: King of the Nerds
Four P.M. Update: My Twitter hit 1,000 likes too :] Noon Update: My Facebook Author Page hit 100 likes! I am spinning in circles of happiness. Thank you for the consistent support. I appreciate you all as much as I appreciate my morning coffee (something I cannot live without.) Have a wonderful day! Okay. So… Continue reading TV Time: King of the Nerds
