First - if you like Facebook groups for authors, editors, and/or any one to do with writing, here’s a fantastic one for the Author Extension Community. It’s just another way to meet more people willing to support other artists. Second - I want to thank Sarit Yahalomi at Coffee & Books & Art for reviewing Minutes… Continue reading Photography and Writing
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Book Ratings & Review Exchange Debate
Before I get into rating novels, I wanted to share a link for Minutes Before Sunset fans: As you're waiting for Seconds Before Sunrise, tell me what you think will happen and/or what you want to see in Book 2 of A Timely Death trilogy on this Goodreads discussion by clicking here. I also wanted to… Continue reading Book Ratings & Review Exchange Debate
New Page: Tips
If you follow my Author Facebook Page, then you already know I've been spending the day updating ShannonAThompson.com. I'm excited, because I've been talking about this update for a while, but I finally found some spare time (even thought it's because I'm sick and sitting around in bed.) But I've added the "Tips" page. And,… Continue reading New Page: Tips
Writing Tips: Technology
I promised I'd post more writing tips today, and I am following through with that promise. (Thank you for being patient with my hectic schedule.) So on to it: I wrote Minutes Before Sunset (the entire trilogy actually) when I was in high school (2005-2009) so I've had some funny things happen to me during… Continue reading Writing Tips: Technology
Guest Post: GlassesonWeb.com
::Shannon walking up to microphone stand:: Hey, everyone! Shannon here (just for a minute.) If you've followed me for a while, you probably have heard me talk about how much I strain my eyes by constantly staring at my computer. That's when I force myself to take a break. However, a lot of writers (and… Continue reading Guest Post: GlassesonWeb.com
Writing Tips: Holidays
As promised, I'm continuing writing tips, and today I am concentrating on the use of holidays in literature. No matter what culture you have or what country you live in, you probably celebrate holidays. I think this is a beautiful thing. Not only do holidays give us an opportunity to remember aspects of life like… Continue reading Writing Tips: Holidays
Writing Tips: Colors
4 days until Minutes Before Sunset is release! Don't forget: E-book will be available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble May 1st, but paperback will take a little longer. I will announce it when it is available. The first chapter can be previewed by clicking the PDF file: First Chapter Preview Please Like Minutes Before Sunset… Continue reading Writing Tips: Colors
Inspirational Meet: Robert Rebein
Website Update: 3:00 p.m.: My Twitter hit 2,000 followers today 😀 Thank You! 16 days until Minutes Before Sunset release! One of my favorite parts about attending the University of Kansas is when I get the opportunity to meet authors, poets, and other writers in general. The English department (or creative writing) program here is… Continue reading Inspirational Meet: Robert Rebein
Writing Tips: Make Maps (Interior)
Website Update: April 3rd: I switched some posts around; sorry for the inconvenience if you were waiting for the publishing tips on April 4th. It will now be on April 6th. So this is my 100th post, and there's 29 days until the Minutes Before Sunset release. (Obviously, numbers excite me.) And I'm celebrating by posting… Continue reading Writing Tips: Make Maps (Interior)
Writing Tips: Different Perspectives
On March 17th post: News: Submissions Closing and Minutes Before Sunset Info one of my followers, rolark, asked “I’m trying out writing from more than one perspective right now (it’s my first time!), and was wondering if you had any advice?” And I do! As many of you know, November Snow is told from two… Continue reading Writing Tips: Different Perspectives
