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May’s Ketchup

May’s Ketchup Can you believe it? Another month has flown by. And it’s still raining here in Missouri. Almost constantly. It’s actually rather unusual weather for us (to this degree), and I’m starting to wonder why I tend to begin these with a weather report. (I have no idea, but I enjoy it.) Alas, May… Continue reading May’s Ketchup

Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

#WW Writer Problems 6-10

#WW Writer Problems 6-10 We like to believe that writing is all fun and games (and the worst thing that can happen is battling a thesaurus.) But writing is so much more than that, and because of all the work that goes on behind the scenes, writing often consumes the writer entirely. It lurks in… Continue reading #WW Writer Problems 6-10

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April’s Ketchup

April’s Ketchup I don’t know about you all, but April brought Missouri uncountable thunderstorms, rain showers, and book news! (Hehe.) Changes to my Ketchup posts have been made. This time I’m including my YouTube videos and my Dark Members of the Week. In May, I have a bigger surprise for Members of the Dark, so… Continue reading April’s Ketchup

Author Announcements · Miscellaneous

#SATurday My Weekend Cover Reveal

#SATurday My Weekend Cover Reveal  This is the first time EVER—I mean it—I’ve revealed my cover elsewhere a full 24-hours before I showed it right here on http://www.ShannonAThompson.com. Why? Well, there really is only one reason. I am listening to your suggestions. Most of you—through comments and likes and messages—have let me know that you… Continue reading #SATurday My Weekend Cover Reveal

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February’s Ketchup

February’s Ketchup Wow! If you’ve been with me just these past two months, you already know how much of a whiplash session I’ve lived through recently. Thankfully, February brought great news, and I am expressing my gratitude to you all once again – for helping me so much through so much by continuing to support… Continue reading February’s Ketchup

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January’s Ketchup

January’s Ketchup 2015 has already brought great changes to my life as a writer, reader, and blogger. Since I’ll talk about it more below, I’ll just take this moment to thank everyone for their tremendous support over this emotional month. I have exciting news and updates coming in February! So, look out for that. Until… Continue reading January’s Ketchup

Writing Tips

#WW Why Dedications Are Important

Why Dedications Are Important Today I wanted to cover a topic I find personally important in my novels. It may not be as vital to every author out there, but I place a lot of my heart into dedicating my novel to someone for many reasons, and I thought I would share why. I’m also… Continue reading #WW Why Dedications Are Important

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December’s Ketchup

The Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. In 2014, www.ShannonAThompson.com was viewed about 45,000 times. It would take 17 sold-out performances for that many people to see it! WOW! I am blown away by all of your support this past year. If you would like to see the full, annual report, click here. My top five commenters can be found… Continue reading December’s Ketchup

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November Ketchup

November’s Ketchup I’m still on break, but I know how much these monthly stats mean to some of my readers, so I thought I would show this month and how taking a break has changed everything. Thank you for understanding and continuing to support me, even in my absence! For those of you just now… Continue reading November Ketchup