Miscellaneous

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

Writing Tips

The Struggling (Sometimes Starving) Writer

The Struggling (Sometimes Starving) Writer As many of you know, I love listening. Hearing the stories of strangers is often the most inspiring moments of my own life. It’s also how I fell in love with listening, and this is why I enjoy hearing your opinions and suggestions so much. Recently, Bob Clary – the… Continue reading The Struggling (Sometimes Starving) Writer

Miscellaneous

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

Writing Tips

Writing the Back Blurb

Announcements:  The Messy Owl reviewed Take Me Tomorrow, stating, "A thrilling and entangling plot, full of suspense and action." Read the entire review here or check out my latest novel by clicking here. ... Writing the Back Blurb As I near the release date of Death Before Daylight, I remember more topics that I can talk… Continue reading Writing the Back Blurb

Miscellaneous

The Please-Help-Shannon Poll

Announcements: Special thanks goes out to Omar Bula Escobar - former UN representative and author of "El Plan Maestro" - for translating and sharing a quote from Minutes Before Sunset yesterday on his website! In my latest interview, I was asked if I have a message for my fans, and I do! Click here to read… Continue reading The Please-Help-Shannon Poll

Miscellaneous

October Ketchup

October's Ketchup October’s Ketchup has arrived! For those of you just now checking in this month, Ketchup actually means “catch up.” At the end of every month, I write these posts describing what goes on behind the scenes at ShannonAThompson.com. Some of the topics I cover include my big moments, top blog post, guest posts,… Continue reading October Ketchup

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Website Wonders

Announcements:  If you've always wanted to know just a little bit more about Take Me Tomorrow, Confessions of a Book Blogger reviewed the novel with slight spoilers (but nothing major!) And you can read why she said, "this book is practically perfection." by clicking here to read her full review. I hope you check out Take Me… Continue reading Website Wonders

Miscellaneous

How a Writing Career Changes in Two Years

Announcements:  Read to Write Stories posted a writing exercise called - How to Begin and End Chapters - and it features Take Me Tomorrow. Check it out by clicking the link. The post also includes passages from my latest novel. If you're looking for a fantastic website to enhance your writing, I definitely recommend Read… Continue reading How a Writing Career Changes in Two Years

Miscellaneous

The Sequel Can Wait

Announcements: The third section of my interactive poetry series has begun, and you can read the first poem - Miscarriage - by clicking the title. Here are the opening lines: If I hadn’t stepped outside, I would not have seen the cloud buried deep in the approaching storm I vaguely remembering hearing about. (Vote, share,… Continue reading The Sequel Can Wait