Author Announcements

Oh, yes. I Did Record a Video.

Before I share my latest video (and by latest, I mean first video in a year), I have great interviews and reviews to share, and I hope you check them out! All of these readers are fantastic, and their websites are always entertaining. First, A Reader’s Review both interviewed me and reviewed Seconds Before Sunrise.… Continue reading Oh, yes. I Did Record a Video.

Author Announcements

What’s Your Shade Name? And other Author Announcements

Today I have lots of exciting announcements, including an opportunity to win tons of prizes, but there’s something I definitely wanted to start off with: The first name is your ranking and the second name is…well…your shade name! I’m Student Shoman. What would you get at the Naming of the Dark in Minutes Before Sunset? Feel… Continue reading What’s Your Shade Name? And other Author Announcements

Miscellaneous

Dual Perspectives: Should Characters Have Equal Time to Speak?

A few announcements before I talk about today’s topic: February started off with a bang! The Amazon rankings of Minutes Before Sunset skyrocketed to #980 in Fantasy and #628 in Romance-Paranormal. To celebrate, my Author Facebook Page had a little sunset party. Thank you to all of those readers! I hope you’re enjoying the romantically dark tale.… Continue reading Dual Perspectives: Should Characters Have Equal Time to Speak?

Guest Blogger · Writing Tips

Writing Tips: Details: Fantasy Transportation (Guest Post – Charles E. Yallowitz)

Shannon, here, for an introduction:  If you checked out my last post, then you know about my new series: "Writing Tips: Details: ____.” I will be periodically posting about the little things - how to choose something like a wardrobe for your character. Last time, I spoke about vehicles, and that’s when Charles E. Yallowitz… Continue reading Writing Tips: Details: Fantasy Transportation (Guest Post – Charles E. Yallowitz)

Miscellaneous

More Prizes to Win!

First, sorry that I didn’t post this at midnight this morning, but I am in the last two finals I will ever take. That’s right - next time I post on this blog, I will be a college graduate.  Second, thank you to author, T.B. Markinson, for guest blogging on the 16th. Isn’t she amazing?… Continue reading More Prizes to Win!

Miscellaneous

One of my “Highs” as an Author

When I finished my last post, I received so many heartfelt comments, and I want to first thank those fellow writers and readers for their kindness and support when it comes to one another's difficulties being an artist. I am, once again, reminded of how influential and inspiring the WordPress community can be. Thank you.… Continue reading One of my “Highs” as an Author

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Guest Blog: The Scriptlings by Sorin Suciu

Website Update: The Shannon A. Thompson, author Facebook page has surpassed 500 likes! Thank you for making my trip that much better. I can't wait to share it with everyone.  Shannon again--for only a moment. I'm still out of town, but I wanted to introduce my next guest blogger and thank him for helping me… Continue reading Guest Blog: The Scriptlings by Sorin Suciu

Miscellaneous

Publishing News: Cover Reveal

Website Update: 11 p.m.: Honorable mention, Cameron Rogers, now has his website linked.  The day has come, and I am so proud, happy, excited, and--well--overwhelmed towards the final steps of publishing Minutes Before Sunset. I've received the ISBN #978-0-615-78812-8, and my copyright certification is in the mail. But seeing a completed cover was an emotional… Continue reading Publishing News: Cover Reveal

Writing Tips

Available on Barnes & Noble

EXCITING NEWS 😀 (Click any of the links to see the page. I've also added a NOOK widget to the right side of my page.) November Snow (NOOK Book) is now available on Barnes & Noble. I'm really excited and happy about this, because November Snow (Paperback) will also be available through them in the… Continue reading Available on Barnes & Noble

Writing Tips

Movie Mention: Night Watch

I'm a sucker for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Thriller. Hence why I write that genre. In fact, one of the reviews for "November Snow" says, This book was amazing. This book built up so much suspense, I couldn't put it down. It is a mix of Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, and Romance novels all in one. Great… Continue reading Movie Mention: Night Watch