Small announcement: Facebook removed over 50 likes from my author page this week. You might have been one of them. Currently, FB is removing inactive accounts across all pages, but many are reporting active members being removed. Please visit my Facebook page and make sure we're still connected. ... The New Cover of Minutes Before Sunset… Continue reading #WW: The New Cover of Minutes Before Sunset Revealed!
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No Makeup Selfie Campaign for Cancer Research
UPDATE: Donate by clicking on this link: Cancer Research UK or by donating to ANY cancer campaign that you is important to you. I am saddened to see many complaining about this campaign, saying things like “it’s just an excuse to take a selfie” or “taking off your makeup doesn’t cure cancer” or “breast cancer gets too much attention.”… Continue reading No Makeup Selfie Campaign for Cancer Research
The Controversy of Rating and Reviewing Novels
Readers and writers, please take a moment to read this anti-bullying petition that can help the reader-writer relationship as well as the book market: Protect Amazon.com Users and Indie Publishing Authors from Bullying and Harassment by Removing Anonymity and Requiring Identity Verification for Reviewing and Forum Participation. We may not be able to stop all trolls, but… Continue reading The Controversy of Rating and Reviewing Novels
Seconds Before Sunrise: Cover Reveal & Scavenger Hunt
So the day has come! And below you can read the full synopsis as well as see the lovely cover created by Viola Estrella. (But there’s a bigger surprise, so stay tuned.) Many of you might wonder where the design came from, but here’s the quick truth: Minutes Before Sunset is about being in the… Continue reading Seconds Before Sunrise: Cover Reveal & Scavenger Hunt
Upcoming Guest Posts
First, I want to thank Clinton Book Shop in New Jersey for creating the photo below: This means a lot to me, because they quoted November Snow, my first published novel, and shared it with their followers on the night of the Hunter's Moon. It's always neat to see fellow authors, writers, and readers connect… Continue reading Upcoming Guest Posts
Through Jessica’s Eyes
On October 8, you might have seen my first reblog (I've always been confused on how to do that and how it'd affect emails, but I'm excited Ky Grabowski's blog was the first one I got to try it on. I'll definitely be reblogging more in the future.)Beyond it being my first reblog, it was… Continue reading Through Jessica’s Eyes
Publishing News: Anthology
Website Update: We hit 9,000 followers today! Thank you 😀 ... Really fast: Giveaway opportunity: ShannonAThompson.com is only 8 followers away from hitting 9,000, and I want to celebrate! Once we hit the mark, I'll be hosting a giveaway, and, so far, I have 18 books, but I need as many authors to participate as possible.… Continue reading Publishing News: Anthology
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
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