Announcements: We hit 200 ratings on Goodreads! And today, I would like to thank two readers who posted reviews on their blogs. Another Night of Reading reviewed Take Me Tomorrow, stating, “I recommend this book to anyone who likes dystopian novels that depart from what is now the Hunger Games/Divergent model. The heroine, Sophia, is a… Continue reading 10 Types of People You Will See at Movie Adaptations
Tag: Dystopian
The Pros and Cons of Beta Readers
Announcements: My short story, The Pink Scarf, was published in the second volume of an adult anthology collection, Ashtrays to Jawbreakers. It is completely free on Smashwords, so feel free to check it out by clicking here. Take Me Tomorrow was reviewed by A Literary Mind recently, and you can read the entire review by… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Beta Readers
What I’ve Learned Rewriting a Seven-Year-Old Novel
What I’ve Learned Rewriting a Seven-Year-Old Novel As many of you know, I am currently rewriting November Snow – my very first publication. Although I started writing it when I was 11, it didn’t get published until I was 16. I took it off the shelves for many years, and it is basically off the shelves… Continue reading What I’ve Learned Rewriting a Seven-Year-Old Novel
Various Stages of Writer’s Block
Announcements: The latest review of Take Me Tomorrow is in! Trials of a wanna-be-publisher writer states, "Take Me Tomorrow asks a lot of questions around thorny issues in today’s society without becoming preachy in its message...As I have come to expect from Shannon, this book is well-crafted, engaging and very well-written (pretty much a given for… Continue reading Various Stages of Writer’s Block
July’s Ketchup
Announcements: I Am a Reader is giving away three eBooks of Minutes Before Sunset, but they’ve also posted an interview I did with them. Join the raffle and the fun by clicking here. If you want more news about Take Me Tomorrow, The Starving Bibliophile posted her review, stating, “Sophia is a goddamn hero” among… Continue reading July’s Ketchup
Author Announcements
Author Announcements: I am back! And my little vacation was pretty perfect. I ended up in Branson, Missouri. I’ve never been there before, so I didn’t know what to expect, but I visited a wax museum, the Titanic museum, and a maze of mirrors. (They are seriously difficult to get through.) And I ate a… Continue reading Author Announcements
Taking a Mental Health Day
Taking a Mental Health Day That’s right. I’m taking a mental health day. In translation? I am avoiding my laptop so I don’t pull every curly strand of hair I have left out of my head. This doesn’t mean I’m crazy. It means I’m quite sane, actually. Everyone needs a break. Taking breaks is healthy.… Continue reading Taking a Mental Health Day
Writing Tips: Character Profiles
Lots of announcements today before I share my thoughts on creating character profiles: ShannonAThompson.com hit 17,000 followers! This is truly amazing, and I cannot believe that we’re continuing to grow. I started this little blog without any expectations, but if I had started it with expectations - I’m positive you have surpassed even my wildest dreams.… Continue reading Writing Tips: Character Profiles
Writing with Barbie
Prepare for laughter during today’s post. But - before we get onto the giggles - I want to share two important bits of news. Paris Carter reviewed Seconds Before Sunrise, stating, "The novel also includes several internal struggles for Eric and Jess that sparks tension throughout the entire novel, and it’s the chaos of them struggling to… Continue reading Writing with Barbie
Is that Novel REALLY Dystopian? How Market Trends Affect Incorrect Labeling
Desirable Purity asked me about my inner life, including what my secrets are. If that isn’t enough to intrigue you into reading my latest interview, I also shared a verse of poetry I have never released and shared a message to those who see me as an inspiration. Desirable Purity also made the lovely banner you… Continue reading Is that Novel REALLY Dystopian? How Market Trends Affect Incorrect Labeling
