Miscellaneous

October Ketchup

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October's Ketchup October’s Ketchup has arrived! For those of you just now checking in this month, Ketchup actually means “catch up.” At the end of every month, I write these posts describing what goes on behind the scenes at ShannonAThompson.com. Some of the topics I cover include my big moments, top blog post, guest posts,… Continue reading October Ketchup

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Website Wonders

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Announcements:  If you've always wanted to know just a little bit more about Take Me Tomorrow, Confessions of a Book Blogger reviewed the novel with slight spoilers (but nothing major!) And you can read why she said, "this book is practically perfection." by clicking here to read her full review. I hope you check out Take Me… Continue reading Website Wonders

Writing Tips

When to Stop Writing

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When to Stop Writing This post is inspired by a comment that happened on my Facebook Author Page recently. The other day, writer – Angie Neto – asked me a fantastic question I’m sure all writers can relate to: “Were you nervous when you published your first novel? I have edited, rewritten and changed chapters… Continue reading When to Stop Writing

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Why Writers Should Watch “Adult World”

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Announcements:  The latest poem in my Wattpad poetry series has been added! Share, like, and comment for your chance to be mentioned during my next YouTube video. This week's poem is titled - The Affair - and here are the opening lines: I fell in love with childhood, he wore a red cape made of… Continue reading Why Writers Should Watch “Adult World”

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How a Writing Career Changes in Two Years

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Announcements:  Read to Write Stories posted a writing exercise called - How to Begin and End Chapters - and it features Take Me Tomorrow. Check it out by clicking the link. The post also includes passages from my latest novel. If you're looking for a fantastic website to enhance your writing, I definitely recommend Read… Continue reading How a Writing Career Changes in Two Years

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The Sequel Can Wait

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Announcements: The third section of my interactive poetry series has begun, and you can read the first poem - Miscarriage - by clicking the title. Here are the opening lines: If I hadn’t stepped outside, I would not have seen the cloud buried deep in the approaching storm I vaguely remembering hearing about. (Vote, share,… Continue reading The Sequel Can Wait

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Coffee & Cats: Episode 6

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Announcements: I hope you enjoyed my interview on Whispers in the Dark last night. If you didn’t have a chance to listen to it, don’t worry! You can listen to it right now by clicking here. In other news, People Like Books posted an interview with their review of Take Me Tomorrow, and you can… Continue reading Coffee & Cats: Episode 6

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The Unconventional Working Habits of Brilliant Writers

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Today is another fantastic post written by Ninja Essays. Shannon is taking a slight break, but I have a lot of announcements today that I hope you check out, including news about a radio interview, a reality T.V. show, and book bloggers. On October 15, Whispers in the Dark radio will be hosting a LIVE… Continue reading The Unconventional Working Habits of Brilliant Writers

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When the Protagonist Dies

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Announcements: Zoe Mortez, an avid reader, reviewed Take Me Tomorrow on her blog, "When I’m about to flip over to the next page, my mind kept saying things that really determined me to read more and more and more until the last page of this story. I’ll be rating 5/5 for this book and it’s… Continue reading When the Protagonist Dies