Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

Writing Tips: Dealing with Controversy

I live in Kansas City, and right now, if you watch the news, I’m sure you’ve heard of the recent tragedies that have happened here. I drive on the highways where the “Highway Shooter” is every day, and I live less than one mile away from the Jewish Community Center where three people died. In… Continue reading Writing Tips: Dealing with Controversy

Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

Editing Tips

My publications picture has been updated: Thank you for your support. I am looking forward to adding to the collection as time continues forward. I also want to take a moment to thank Taking on a World of Words for uploading the picture below to Instagram. They received Minutes Before Sunset in the mail, and… Continue reading Editing Tips

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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

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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

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Anniversary & 9,000 Likes Giveaway

Today marks the one-year anniversary of ShannonAThompson.com! I wanted to thank everyone for encouraging me as I continue on this journey of writing and publishing. You might recall that I announced a GIANT giveaway to celebrate 9,000 followers, and it is now up and running: a Rafflecopter giveaway (for U.S. residents only) You can enter the… Continue reading Anniversary & 9,000 Likes Giveaway