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Why I Don’t Have a Publication Coming Out This Year

If you’ve been following my publication journey over the past few years, then some of you have probably already guessed that I don’t have a book coming out this year. Usually, you’re not supposed to admit these sorts of trials as an author, but I like to be transparent because I wish more authors were… Continue reading Why I Don’t Have a Publication Coming Out This Year

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#SATurdate: Sequel Sneak Peeks, The Light Between Oceans, Rook, & Cupcakes.

What I’m Writing: I’m back on the Bad Bloods train with a brand-new outline and a continued plan after getting stuck in writing quicksand 38,000 words in. I actually have an article about WHAT was wrong with it coming out on Wednesday, so look out for that. It has something to do with my female… Continue reading #SATurdate: Sequel Sneak Peeks, The Light Between Oceans, Rook, & Cupcakes.

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#WW KC Event and Character Interviews

Tonight I’ll be at Headrush Coffee and Tea Roasters in Kansas City, Missouri for a paranormal chat and book signing. We’ll be discussing local folklore that went into The Timely Death Trilogy, and having great coffee and tea while doing so. I’m even bringing some Halloween goodies for you to take home, so come on… Continue reading #WW KC Event and Character Interviews

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#SATurday: Turning Dreams into Stories

#SATurday: Turning Dreams into Stories I hate alarm clocks. I don’t hate many things, but an alarm clock is one of them. Most of the time, I wake up without one – I have my entire life – and I truly believe it’s because my brain is wired to dislike the act of waking up… Continue reading #SATurday: Turning Dreams into Stories

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The Funniest, Strangest, and Creepiest Topics you have Googled

For everyone that has been eagerly awaiting, Take Me Tomorrow, Fiction Friday released a HUGE chuck of Chapter One, and you can read it today by clicking here. It includes fan art, inspired by that particular scene. I also wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who came to the Facebook Event Nightmares, Dreams,… Continue reading The Funniest, Strangest, and Creepiest Topics you have Googled

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One of my “Lows” as an Author

Today I wanted to talk about something many artists--no matter what kind of art they practice--struggle with: lows. We have them sometimes as often as we have "highs." When I say "highs" I am talking about those moments where you feel on top of the world, like you've accomplished everything you've ever dreamed of, and… Continue reading One of my “Lows” as an Author

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Sharing Childhood Inspiration

Website Update: Minutes Before Sunset is falling behind on Goodreads Book of the Month. Please vote if you haven't already. I could really use your help! Vote here.  As writers, we've held the dream of writing for a long time. Finding out an author started writing at a very young age happens more often than not, and… Continue reading Sharing Childhood Inspiration

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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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Shannon Summary: Six Months In

Website Update: March 26: I've created an event on Goodreads for Minutes Before Sunset's release. Join here.  On September 25th, My Primary Post was created, and this website was established. Six months later, here I am: all over the world. When I first created this website, with the direction of Robin Hoffman, I didn't know what… Continue reading Shannon Summary: Six Months In