I first mentioned The Mortal Instruments on October 2, 2012 on my post Relax & Read: The Mortal Instruments. Then I followed it up on November 15, 2012 when I realized it was being adapted into a movie, and I couldn't help but post Movie Mention: City of Bones. Now I'm here, almost a year later,… Continue reading Movie Mention: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Matter of Resistance: Release Party
You probably recognize this novel from July 17th post: Guest Blog: Matter of Resistance: Six Years in the Making. But today is THE DAY. That's right. It's the release day! Matter of Resistance is now available. So I asked author, Raymond Vogel, to give my readers a little insight into this science-fiction story, and he… Continue reading Matter of Resistance: Release Party
Radio Interview: Back Porch Writer
This is my first post in the middle of the afternoon, but I just had to share my radio interview from this morning. Special thanks to Kori at Back Porch Writer for taking the time to interview me: Listen to it here. ~SAT
Writing Competition & Giveaway!
First: I'm going to be doing my first LIVE radio interview on August 20 at 9:30 a.m. (CDT.) Join us at Back Porch Writer. I will also post a link to it afterwards if you'd like to listen to it later. If you follow me on my Facebook page then you already know that I received three… Continue reading Writing Competition & Giveaway!
Guest Post: GlassesonWeb.com
::Shannon walking up to microphone stand:: Hey, everyone! Shannon here (just for a minute.) If you've followed me for a while, you probably have heard me talk about how much I strain my eyes by constantly staring at my computer. That's when I force myself to take a break. However, a lot of writers (and… Continue reading Guest Post: GlassesonWeb.com
Writing Tips: Setting Rules
Website Update: Shannon A. Thompson went over 8,500 followers! Thank you for your support. 😀 Yesterday I was very flattered to be featured on Read to Write Stories, a fantastic and detailed blog written by reader and writer, Michaell Noll. I definitely recommend his blog if you're a writer looking for new ways to enhance… Continue reading Writing Tips: Setting Rules
New Edition Release
That's right! Minutes Before Sunset has been updated--cover and all! So what does this mean? If you've seen the paperback physically, the cover may have looked a little washed out. (Less contrast in color) And now it's been changed due to a number of requests. The cover is as bright as ever, and two more… Continue reading New Edition Release
Writing Tips: Method Acting
Method acting--if you're familiar with it, you probably start thinking of Heath Ledger, Robert De Niro, or Daniel Day-Lewis. If you're not familiar with it, it's defined as an acting method in which actors and actresses never break character while shooting a film. Another aspect some consider "Method Acting" is when actors go to extremes,… Continue reading Writing Tips: Method Acting
Writing Tips From My Film Class.
As many of you know, I am about to go into my last semester at the University of Kansas. (I cannot wait to graduate!) School is a big part of my life right now, so that's why I like to share my favorite books that we read during my classes. Since my summer semester just… Continue reading Writing Tips From My Film Class.
Writing and Airports
Writing and airports. What do they have in common? I'm sure I could come up with a creative joke, but I'd rather move right on to this writing prompt. For the past few weeks, I've been spending a lot of time in, out, and around airports. Those little moments brought lingering thoughts of potential plots… Continue reading Writing and Airports
