I’m leaving again. I know. I know. WHAT?! Didn’t you just get back from Penned Con in St. Louis? Yes. Yes, I did. And—by the way—Penned Con was wonderful, and I plan on writing all about it as soon as I return. That being said, I’m off to Atlanta today. In fact, right as you’re… Continue reading #WW I’m Leaving Again (But wait. There’s more.)
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July Ketchup
July’s Ketchup Can you believe it? July is coming to an end, and with it, Minutes Before Sunset has released. (Another release is on its way in August, but that’s for another post.) I’m unbelievably enthralled by your support this past month. Thank you. Thank you. Thank. You. And…you can win even MORE prizes soon.… Continue reading July Ketchup
Minutes Before Sunset Release Day!
Minutes Before Sunset has officially released! Available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and everywhere. (You can also pre-order Seconds Before Sunrise and Death Before Daylight) I’ve also make a special “thank you” video that you can now watch via my YouTube channel, Coffee & Cats. http://youtu.be/vLLuP7LrrWY Minutes Before Sunset, book 1 Two destinies. One… Continue reading Minutes Before Sunset Release Day!
Website Wonders (And Announcement)
Before I begin our monthly Website Wonders post, I have to clarify a few changes that are coming to http://www.ShannonAThompson.com. As many of you know, my trilogy is releasing back-to-back during this month, August, and September. This is going to shift some of my regular posts around. That being said, you can expect my next… Continue reading Website Wonders (And Announcement)
#WW The Difference of Pronunciation and Writing
#WW Pronunciation and Writing Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris demanded my attention simply from the title. Despite working with the English language every day—both as a writer and as an editor—I have difficulty speaking. I stumble and stutter a lot. Perhaps this is one of the reasons I worked so hard to… Continue reading #WW The Difference of Pronunciation and Writing
#SATurday: Eight-Year Anniversary of Publishing, a.k.a. WHAT?
Yesterday, July 17, marked my eight-year anniversary of my very first published novel, November Snow. Coincidentally, it was also my one-year anniversary of Take Me Tomorrow (my last published novel with my old publisher). Both novels are currently unavailable, and neither novels had a lot of time on the market…although I hope one day they… Continue reading #SATurday: Eight-Year Anniversary of Publishing, a.k.a. WHAT?
#WW Real-Life Characters Behind a Novel
Everyone knows the author is not the only person behind a novel’s creation. Publishers, editors, cover artists, and formatters are just a few of the technical people behind the masterpiece. Bloggers, reviewers, beat readers, and readers are just a couple of the people who help spread the masterpiece. But there’s another type of person who… Continue reading #WW Real-Life Characters Behind a Novel
#SATurday: The Value of Knowing How Fast You Can Read or Write
The Value of Knowing How Fast You Can Read or Write I don’t have time to read. I don’t have time to write. We’ve all heard the phrases before…and possibly even said it ourselves. We get it. We do. Every writer and reader has a busy life, because every person has a busy life. Finding… Continue reading #SATurday: The Value of Knowing How Fast You Can Read or Write
#WW Staying Focused as a Writer
#WW Staying Focused as a Writer Staying focused. It sounds simple but is all too complicated for many. It’s different for every writer, but I’ve recognized quite a few common stressors among authors. Some get overwhelmed by finding time to write and manage social media. Others can’t finish a novel without another one sneaking up… Continue reading #WW Staying Focused as a Writer
#SATurday: How I Feel About Releasing My Novel
How I Feel About Releasing My Novel Happy 4th to all you Americans out there! Before you start shooting off fireworks, I thought I’d share a funny little article. As many of you know, my novel—Minutes Before Sunset—releases this month. EEK! And Minutes Before Sunset begins on Independence Day. In fact, Independence Day plays a… Continue reading #SATurday: How I Feel About Releasing My Novel
