Miscellaneous

Website Wonders

It’s that time again! Today is Website Wonders, and my next post will be June’s Ketchup. But I’m switching it up a little bit. Today, I’ll be sharing all of the websites I’ve come across this month that I think you’ll enjoy – but I’m also sharing a small excerpt of Take Me Tomorrow. Don’t… Continue reading Website Wonders

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Interactive Book Reviews for Readers and Authors

Shannon, here, for an announcement. Minutes Before Sunset was featured on Friday Fiction. You can read an 1,000 word excerpt by clicking here. The scene happens between Jessica and Eric, and it’s from a chapter told from Jessica’s perspective. Now an introduction. Pau Castillo from Pau’s Castles has written a wonderful post about her technique… Continue reading Interactive Book Reviews for Readers and Authors

Author Announcements · Miscellaneous

Q&A about “Take Me Tomorrow”

In case you missed my interview with Whispers in the Dark radio, here it the link. You can still listen to the entire show, and I even gave away some extra information about Take Me Tomorrow. The host also recorded four of my latest poems, and he is a wonderful reader, so I highly recommend… Continue reading Q&A about “Take Me Tomorrow”

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The Author Extension Community

It’s a new year and so much has changed already. My publisher - AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. - has cranked its gears and remodeled itself for the future. Instead of being a simple publisher, we are now an open and growing community of writers, cover artists, and editors supporting one another. You don’t have to be… Continue reading The Author Extension Community

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Win a Kindle Paperwhite!

During my last post, ShannonAThompson.com hit 12,000 followers! Thank you for your growing and continuous support. I will continue to work hard to bring relevant and exciting information your way as well as keep you updated on my writing journey. I also wanted to thank singer, DON PEDIGO. He tweeted a quote from Seconds Before Sunrise… Continue reading Win a Kindle Paperwhite!

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Seconds Before Sunrise: Cover Reveal & Scavenger Hunt

So the day has come! And below you can read the full synopsis as well as see the lovely cover created by Viola Estrella. (But there’s a bigger surprise, so stay tuned.) Many of you might wonder where the design came from, but here’s the quick truth: Minutes Before Sunset is about being in the… Continue reading Seconds Before Sunrise: Cover Reveal & Scavenger Hunt

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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

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Publishing News: Anthology

Website Update: We hit 9,000 followers today! Thank you 😀 ... Really fast: Giveaway opportunity: ShannonAThompson.com is only 8 followers away from hitting 9,000, and I want to celebrate! Once we hit the mark, I'll be hosting a giveaway, and, so far, I have 18 books, but I need as many authors to participate as possible.… Continue reading Publishing News: Anthology

Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

Writing Tips: Setting: Picking a Location

Before I begin today's post topic, I have two things to address:  First: Special thanks to Nicole Lee at "Ennlee's Reading Corner" for reviewing Minutes Before Sunset:  "...The book alternates between the point of view of each of the main characters without a set pattern, and Ms. Thompson should be commended for her ability to create… Continue reading Writing Tips: Setting: Picking a Location

Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

Writing Tips: Naming Your Characters

2 days until the Minutes Before Sunset release! I'm feeling pretty supercalifragilisticexpialidocious about it all 😀 [And definitely not sleeping due to excitement] And I have one more announcement! Minutes Before Sunset will be available as an e-book through Barnes & Noble and Amazon for $6.99 on May 1st! Please help spread the word :] The… Continue reading Writing Tips: Naming Your Characters