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
Website Wonders
Welcome to April! Before I share those websites for writers, readers, and dreamers that I have collected in the last two months, I have two wonderful bits of new to share with you all. Tranquil Dreams reviewed Minutes Before Sunset, but they also reviewed The City of Worms by Roy Huff, so you can check… Continue reading Website Wonders
March Ketchup
Seeing as this is my second “Ketchup” post ever, I am amazed by how much I am falling in love with these. It’s a lot of fun to go back to analyze stats in order to figure out what you all found decided was the most popular. This helps me understand you all, and I… Continue reading March Ketchup
The After Party
Yesterday was my official release date of Seconds Before Sunrise (now available on Amazon.) The virtual party was a great time - and if you weren’t there, we enjoyed a collection of shades, including 6 guards, 4 elders, 3 warriors, 1 student and 1 descendant during the What’s Your Shade Name? game. Eric even got… Continue reading The After Party
Oh, yes. I Did Record a Video.
Before I share my latest video (and by latest, I mean first video in a year), I have great interviews and reviews to share, and I hope you check them out! All of these readers are fantastic, and their websites are always entertaining. First, A Reader’s Review both interviewed me and reviewed Seconds Before Sunrise.… Continue reading Oh, yes. I Did Record a Video.
No Makeup Selfie Campaign for Cancer Research
UPDATE: Donate by clicking on this link: Cancer Research UK or by donating to ANY cancer campaign that you is important to you. I am saddened to see many complaining about this campaign, saying things like “it’s just an excuse to take a selfie” or “taking off your makeup doesn’t cure cancer” or “breast cancer gets too much attention.”… Continue reading No Makeup Selfie Campaign for Cancer Research
What’s Your Shade Name? And other Author Announcements
Today I have lots of exciting announcements, including an opportunity to win tons of prizes, but there’s something I definitely wanted to start off with: The first name is your ranking and the second name is…well…your shade name! I’m Student Shoman. What would you get at the Naming of the Dark in Minutes Before Sunset? Feel… Continue reading What’s Your Shade Name? And other Author Announcements
What Changes From the First Draft to Publication?
With the release of Seconds Before Sunrise only one week away, I have been thinking about how much The Timely Death Trilogy has changed from the original version to the published novels. Since the second book isn’t released yet (but is available on Amazon) I thought it would be neat to share some of the… Continue reading What Changes From the First Draft to Publication?
Writing Tips: The Five Senses
Special thanks goes out to actress, director, and dancer, Gracie Dzienny, for quoting my first novel, November Snow, on her Twitter. She is known for her work on Nickelodeon's Supah Ninjas and multiple shows on AwesomenessTV. Visit her YouTube channel by clicking here. "This is a story of forbidden love, hidden love, and a war of… Continue reading Writing Tips: The Five Senses
My Home Away From Home
Before I get into today’s post, I wanted to share four announcements. Seconds Before Sunrise is officially on Amazon. It just went up yesterday! The cover and “Look Inside” will be uploaded soon, but you can still order it today. I truly appreciate your support! Click below. Fantasy is more Fun also had me over… Continue reading My Home Away From Home
