If you read the live updates, then you already knew this, but I wanted to post about it for those who follow me strictly on this website.Minutes Before Sunset is officially Goodreads Book of the Month for July.You can join the discussion by clicking here.You're encouraged to discuss what you think about the novel and/or thinking… Continue reading Book of the Month: Minutes Before Sunset!
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Last Day to Vote
June 29 Update: Minutes Before Sunset won Book of the Month on Goodreads! Check it out here, and share your thoughts in an open discussion group. Thank you so much for your support, everyone! If it wasn't for you guys, I wouldn't be here, and I owe every delightful moment of excitement to you! Thank… Continue reading Last Day to Vote
It’s My Birthday :D
At 2:05 p.m. in Allentown, Pennsylvania, I was born today--22 years ago! Fact of the Day: Most "super" supermoon (the perigee full moon) happens today at 6:32 a.m. (CDT) It'll be the closest and fullest moon of the year! I have to admit how excited I am for this. I've always been a sucker for… Continue reading It’s My Birthday 😀
Update & Goodreads Nomination
I have exciting news, and I could really use some Goodreads help! My novel, Minutes Before Sunset, was nominated for Book of the Month for July, and it's in the initial voting process. If you have a Goodreads, I'd love if you could follow this link and second Christie on message 19. It'd really help… Continue reading Update & Goodreads Nomination
Publishing News: Paperback Contest
Website Update: You can now pre-order Minutes Before Sunset's paperback via Barnes & Noble by clicking here. I'm so excited! On May 23, I received the first printed copy of Minutes Before Sunset. Within the next 3-4 weeks, the book will be appearing for sale, which I will announce as it happens. But I am… Continue reading Publishing News: Paperback Contest
Writing Tips: Setting: Picking a Location
Before I begin today's post topic, I have two things to address: First: Special thanks to Nicole Lee at "Ennlee's Reading Corner" for reviewing Minutes Before Sunset: "...The book alternates between the point of view of each of the main characters without a set pattern, and Ms. Thompson should be commended for her ability to create… Continue reading Writing Tips: Setting: Picking a Location
Writing Tips: Picture Book
Many writers use pictures as inspiration and/or reminders as they write their novels, but what pictures should writers try to find? Since I've come across many who use pictures, I thought I'd expand by showing many different kinds of pictures artists can use throughout the writing process. I'm even going to use my personal picture… Continue reading Writing Tips: Picture Book
Writing Tips: Mother’s Day & Childhood Inspiration
Now, I have to admit that I'm unsure if this qualifies as "writing tips" or not, but I can't seem to think of another way to explain it other than to explain recent events in my life and how I got to this decision to post about this. On Friday night, I was driving home… Continue reading Writing Tips: Mother’s Day & Childhood Inspiration
Contest News: One Week
It's been one week since my young-adult novel, Minutes Before Sunset released, and it's been an absolute adventure so far! Reviews are already popping up, and I'm happy to say I have a 4.8 star rating on Goodreads and 4.2 star rating on Amazon. Two reviews from Amazon: I also received a review from upcoming author, Amber… Continue reading Contest News: One Week
Publishing News: Two Weeks Away
Website Update: April 18: 10 a.m.: From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (ET), join an interactive interview on Twitter with me (directed by Sezoni Whitfield) by using the hashtag, #WritersKaboodle, and/or following ShanAshleeT23. I'll also be reading my poetry at the Spencer Museum of Art in response to Ann Hamilton's exhibit, "An Errant Line," from 5… Continue reading Publishing News: Two Weeks Away
