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Writing Tips: Sequel, Trilogy, Series, etc.

Since my last posting, I've done a lot of thinking about what writing tips I'm going to share next. I knew one thing: I wanted to expand on issues I've learned recently through rewriting and editing A Timely Death trilogy. Then I realized I wanted to talk about that in general: series. Lots of writers want… Continue reading Writing Tips: Sequel, Trilogy, Series, etc.

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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

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Writing Competition & Giveaway!

First: I'm going to be doing my first LIVE radio interview on August 20 at 9:30 a.m. (CDT.) Join us at Back Porch Writer. I will also post a link to it afterwards if you'd like to listen to it later. If you follow me on my Facebook page then you already know that I received three… Continue reading Writing Competition & Giveaway!

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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

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New Edition Release

That's right! Minutes Before Sunset has been updated--cover and all!  So what does this mean? If you've seen the paperback physically, the cover may have looked a little washed out. (Less contrast in color) And now it's been changed due to a number of requests. The cover is as bright as ever, and two more… Continue reading New Edition Release

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Book of the Month: Minutes Before Sunset!

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

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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 😀

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Paperback Published & Spotlight Interview

WEBSITE UPDATE: If you all recall, Minutes Before Sunset needed nominations for "Book of the Month" on Goodreads, and you all succeeded! But I need votes. PLEASE VOTE BY CLICKING THE LINK. I need all of the support I can get 😀 Thank you for voting: Gregory S. Lamb, Christina Channelle, Amber Forbes, Bob Williams, Marie… Continue reading Paperback Published & Spotlight Interview

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I’m Back :]

I've returned from my vacation, and I am so excited, because I returned to ShannonAThompson.com passing 8,000 followers 😀 Thank you for the coming home present. I'm truly blessed to be gifted with so much encouragement, and I'm working hard to get more novels out along with writing and publishing tips. But what am I… Continue reading I’m Back :]