Intro: So, as promised, 2016 has brought new changes to http://www.ShannonAThompson.com. I'll still have guest posts sometimes on Mondays, but it's mainly going to be reserved for popular past posts. They will either be rewritten or posted as is (depending on if the information has changed or not since then). Example? Today's text is more… Continue reading #WritingTips Various Stages of Writer’s Block
#Saturdate The Danish Girl, An Outline, Cat Socks, and Raven Boys
Happy New Year! I know we’re only two days into 2016, but I hope the New Year is already off to a great start. I’m really looking forward to what 2016 brings. This year, so far, I have two book releases planned, a possible signing at B&N, and a signing in St. Louis in the… Continue reading #Saturdate The Danish Girl, An Outline, Cat Socks, and Raven Boys
December’s Ketchup
Normally, I put announcements at the bottom, but today is going to be an exception. My publisher, Clean Teen Publishing, is based in Dallas, and we want to give back to the tornado victims. 50% of Wednesday’s CTP Amazon Profits to Go to Tornado Victims. (You can read the full post on their official website by… Continue reading December’s Ketchup
Website Wonders
Every month, I share all of the websites I come across that I find helpful, humorous, or just awesome. Below, you’ll find all of December’s Website Wonders categorized into Publishing, Writing, Reading, Cute & Lovable, and Interesting. If you enjoy these websites, be sure to follow me on Twitter because I share even more websites… Continue reading Website Wonders
#SATurdate: Star Wars, Novel Aesthetics, Antlers, and Florence
First things first, I hope everyone had a great holiday! This girl celebrated with Christmas candies and hours of reading. (I seriously cannot believe it’s almost 2016.) What I’m Writing: I actually fixed some scenes in Take Me Yesterday this week, and I attempted to keep moving forward in it, but it has to take… Continue reading #SATurdate: Star Wars, Novel Aesthetics, Antlers, and Florence
#WW 2016 YA Reading Predictions
As the year comes to an end, readers are looking forward to new releases in 2016…and authors are nervous about all the predictions coming out. (Come on, I know I’m not the only one.) I’ve already read a few myself—and they ALWAYS freak me out. So what better way to combat them than by joining… Continue reading #WW 2016 YA Reading Predictions
#MondayBlogs 10 Books That Will Inspire You To Travel
Intro: As many of you know, I love reading…and I absolutely love traveling. So, when Jason Biondo approached me with the idea of combining these two topics, I was on board. I hope you enjoy this list as much as I do! (The first book is one of my all-time favorites.) Welcome, Jason! Disclaimer: The… Continue reading #MondayBlogs 10 Books That Will Inspire You To Travel
#SATurdate: Cover Reveal, The Dark Artifices, Podcasts, and a Burglar.
I know so many of you saw Star Wars already, but I haven’t, so please don’t be disappointed that I’m not talking about it yet. I will see it soon, I promise! What I’m Writing: I’m working on the revisions of Take Me Tomorrow. I finished the initial run-through, so now, I’m basically sitting on… Continue reading #SATurdate: Cover Reveal, The Dark Artifices, Podcasts, and a Burglar.
#WW Top 5 Tips I Gave Out This Year as an Editor And Marketer
As 2015 is coming to an end, I’m reviewing all of the authors and writers and publishers I’ve been able to work with over these past 12 months, and I’m blown away by the many talented artists I’ve met. I’m proud to say we saw over a dozen novels to publication, and even more are… Continue reading #WW Top 5 Tips I Gave Out This Year as an Editor And Marketer
#MondayBlogs All You Need (as a writer)
Intro: Being a writer isn’t a decision for many. You just are. Still, it takes a lot to decide to be true to you and your work. Today’s guest blogger knows this lesson all too well. Ken Hughes, an urban fantasy author, discusses the truth behind what it takes to be an author—and how to… Continue reading #MondayBlogs All You Need (as a writer)
