Miscellaneous

It’s My Birthday :D

At 2:05 p.m. in Allentown, Pennsylvania, I was born today--22 years ago! Fact of the Day: Most "super" supermoon (the perigee full moon) happens today at 6:32 a.m. (CDT) It'll be the closest and fullest moon of the year! I have to admit how excited I am for this. I've always been a sucker for… Continue reading It’s My Birthday ðŸ˜€

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Website Wonders: For Readers & Writers

Website Update: 2.40 p.m. The host of Goodreads has clarified the poll is working and no one is cheating. She's excited when new members join and vote, so I'm still in, and I feel much better about the situation. Thank you to everyone who's supported me, voted, and even returned to explain who you are,… Continue reading Website Wonders: For Readers & Writers

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Why I Won’t Give Up

WEBSITE UPDATE: If you all recall, Minutes Before Sunset needed nominations for "Book of the Month" on Goodreads, and you all succeeded! But I need votes. PLEASE VOTE BY CLICKING THE LINK. We're three votes away from first place. I need all of the support I can get 😀  Thank you for voting: Gregory S. Lamb, Christina Channelle, Amber… Continue reading Why I Won’t Give Up

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Happy Father’s Day

I was supposed to write about why I won't give up on writing and publishing today, but then I decided I wanted to celebrate Father's Day instead (because it's an important holiday for me.) However, I will be posting "Why I Won't Give Up" on Tuesday, so look out for that. Father's Day was founded… Continue reading Happy Father’s Day

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Paperback Published & Spotlight Interview

WEBSITE UPDATE: If you all recall, Minutes Before Sunset needed nominations for "Book of the Month" on Goodreads, and you all succeeded! But I need votes. PLEASE VOTE BY CLICKING THE LINK. I need all of the support I can get 😀 Thank you for voting: Gregory S. Lamb, Christina Channelle, Amber Forbes, Bob Williams, Marie… Continue reading Paperback Published & Spotlight Interview

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I’m Back :]

I've returned from my vacation, and I am so excited, because I returned to ShannonAThompson.com passing 8,000 followers 😀 Thank you for the coming home present. I'm truly blessed to be gifted with so much encouragement, and I'm working hard to get more novels out along with writing and publishing tips. But what am I… Continue reading I’m Back :]

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Updates: Chapter Two, Book of the Month Nomination & New Cover Photos

June 8th Update: My Facebook Author Page went over 400 likes tonight! Thank you for the support, everyone! Your kindness encourages the future in the best way an author can hope for. Just a reminder: I am going on vacation, and I will be back Wednesday, June 12th. Until then, check out my new cover photos on… Continue reading Updates: Chapter Two, Book of the Month Nomination & New Cover Photos

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Update & Goodreads Nomination

I have exciting news, and I could really use some Goodreads help! My novel, Minutes Before Sunset, was nominated for Book of the Month for July, and it's in the initial voting process. If you have a Goodreads, I'd love if you could follow this link and second Christie on message 19. It'd really help… Continue reading Update & Goodreads Nomination

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Minutes Before Sunset: One Month

I've been overwhelming happy with all that's happened over the past month. It's a gift to be able to share my words and stories with readers, and I am working hard to get "Seconds Before Sunrise" ready for publication this Fall. Speaking of which, this blog will be changing in the future to support the… Continue reading Minutes Before Sunset: One Month

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Writing Tips: Character Chart

Over the past two days, I've had the pleasure of receiving two more reviews of Minutes Before Sunset and one interview about the behind-the-scenes of the work. And I'm here to share it with you all before I begin my "Writing Tips" sessions. ... On May 29, Nada Faris, author of Before Young Adult Fiction, Fame in… Continue reading Writing Tips: Character Chart