There is a lot of pressure to be spoiler free. And I get it. I do. People shouldn’t share spoilers on Twitter while they’re watching a TV show live or write up a post on Facebook without a fair warning. But sometimes I wonder if we’ve gone a little overboard with the pressure to be… Continue reading Is Spoiler-Free Pressure Ruining In-Depth Discussions About Books?
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February’s Ketchup
First thing is first, you can read my latest interview with Laugh Riot Press via their monthly newsletter, the Laugh Riot Report. We discuss writing tips, publishing tips, and how to market yourself while writing your next book. Read that by clicking here. (You don't have to sign up to read the interview, but I highly… Continue reading February’s Ketchup
#ReaderProblems Fandoms vs. Mobs
All right. All right. I’m not telling anyone they cannot have an opinion. You can. (Of course.) But I wanted to discuss an upsetting trend that bothers me down in my fandom core. Readers ALWAYS hate every adaptation. And it isn’t just hate. It’s very loud, very aggressive, very complete hate. Welcome, fandom mobs. I… Continue reading #ReaderProblems Fandoms vs. Mobs
#WW: Can We Stop Hating on E.L. James and Stephenie Meyer?
Can We Stop Hating on E.L. James and Stephenie Meyer? Seriously. Are we over it yet? Surely, we can find something better to do by now—like talking about authors you love instead of the ones you hate. I get it. I do. A lot of people had issues with the content of these stories, and… Continue reading #WW: Can We Stop Hating on E.L. James and Stephenie Meyer?
Shannon A. Thompson 