My ultimate dream is to help people achieve their dreams, especially the youth. Because of this, I keep up-to-date on the latest news in the art world—again—with the youth, and I’ve come across more negative articles than positive ones. Although many have great points, I think they fail in encouraging young artists to continue forward… Continue reading Why Is Society Discouraging Kids To Follow Their Dreams?
Website Wonders: Our E-Books
Win a signed copy of Minutes Before Sunset today As a young-adult author, I am often focused on ways to inspire and help the youth. So that’s why I was completely on board when I learned about Our E-Books, and I wanted to share this website in the hopes that you might be, too. Our E-Books… Continue reading Website Wonders: Our E-Books
The Artist’s Guilt
Win a signed copy of Minutes Before Sunset today Most people would agree that art is very significant to a culture, especially the older the art lasts. Ironically, those same people might belittle the "starving artists" or any artist for many reasons (the main one generally surrounds an income.) But, even more importantly, artists often… Continue reading The Artist’s Guilt
Creative Licence or Obsolete Language?
Win a signed copy of Minutes Before Sunset today First, some exciting news: Seconds Before Sunrise received an ISBN. I love these moments. It's these moments that remind me it's real. Seconds Before Sunrise (book 2 of The Timely Death Trilogy) is coming, and you can win an advanced ebook! Enter the contest for free by… Continue reading Creative Licence or Obsolete Language?
“Serious” Writing
Win a signed copy of Minutes Before Sunset today Vote for Minutes Before Sunset in the Writers Club competition I recently had a discussion with fellow writers about what constitutes “serious” writing or not. Personally, I think it comes down to the writer. I have plenty of stories written that I would not consider serious,… Continue reading “Serious” Writing
Happy Halloween to 10,000+ Followers :D
First, I must apologize for my lack of posts. I know I always post every other day, but, between school, work, and edits, I've been swamped this week. On top of that, I have to admit this will also be a very short (but exciting) post. Don't worry; I have some great posts already written… Continue reading Happy Halloween to 10,000+ Followers 😀
Anthology & Announcements
I have A LOT of announcements to make, but I don't want to overwhelm any one with a post simply filled with a checklist of things I need to say (I do have this checklist by the way...in a notebook...on a pink post-it note...ripping slightly in half as I read off of it.) So, for… Continue reading Anthology & Announcements
Guest Post: Zach Hitt: My First Time: From Short Story to Novel
An introduction by Shannon: Zach Hitt hosts the blog, sociallydecrepit: the writing of my first few novels, and I definitely recommend checking this insightful writer out. This post is the perfect example as to how he writes about his experiences as a writer, and I'm glad to have him on here! ... My First Time: From Short… Continue reading Guest Post: Zach Hitt: My First Time: From Short Story to Novel
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
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
