Author Announcements

Author Announcements

Author Announcements: I am back! And my little vacation was pretty perfect. I ended up in Branson, Missouri. I’ve never been there before, so I didn’t know what to expect, but I visited a wax museum, the Titanic museum, and a maze of mirrors. (They are seriously difficult to get through.) And I ate a… Continue reading Author Announcements

Miscellaneous

Taking a Mental Health Day

Taking a Mental Health Day  That’s right. I’m taking a mental health day. In translation? I am avoiding my laptop so I don’t pull every curly strand of hair I have left out of my head. This doesn’t mean I’m crazy. It means I’m quite sane, actually. Everyone needs a break. Taking breaks is healthy.… Continue reading Taking a Mental Health Day

Miscellaneous

Why I Write About Immigration, Drugs, and Addiction

Announcements:  Take Me Tomorrow released as an eBook, and I’ve already received two reviews from wonderful readers that I want to take a moment to thank today. If you post a review, please let me know at shannonathompson@aol.com, and I will be more than happy to share it right here on ShannonAThompson.com. Chris Pavesic writes,… Continue reading Why I Write About Immigration, Drugs, and Addiction

Guest Blogger · Miscellaneous

Spreading the Love

Shannon - here - for one announcement and a small introduction. Special thanks goes out to everyone who came to the Indie Romance Convention last night! The event was amazing, and my Amazon rankings even went up! Thank you for checking out The Timely Death Trilogy and supporting me as we near the release date of… Continue reading Spreading the Love

Writing Tips

Writing Tips: Character Profiles

Lots of announcements today before I share my thoughts on creating character profiles: ShannonAThompson.com hit 17,000 followers! This is truly amazing, and I cannot believe that we’re continuing to grow. I started this little blog without any expectations, but if I had started it with expectations - I’m positive you have surpassed even my wildest dreams.… Continue reading Writing Tips: Character Profiles

Miscellaneous

Different Social Medias and How I Use Them as an Author

One announcement today: Taking on a World of Words nominated ShannonAThompson.com for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Thank you 😀 When I am nominated, I post the facts and blogs on my Facebook page, but I also want you to check out the three blogs I nominated: Ciara Darren, Fallen Manga Studios, Elie Eldritch. …… Continue reading Different Social Medias and How I Use Them as an Author

Miscellaneous

Happy Fourth! & Take Me Tomorrow News

This is one of those rare posts where my announcements are not separated from my post, and you’ll see why below: Happy Fourth of July for everyone who is celebrating today! The past two Independence Days, I talked about how important the holiday is for The Timely Death Trilogy. For that reason, I wanted to… Continue reading Happy Fourth! & Take Me Tomorrow News

Writing Tips

I Am Not My Characters

First, I would like to thank Honya’s Bookshelf for nominating ShannonAThompson.com for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. I posted about it on my author Facebook, but here were the three blogs I nominated - A Writer’s Life, EBook Bum, Books are Delicious - and I would love for you all to check them out. …… Continue reading I Am Not My Characters

Writing Tips

The Beginning of my Writing Process

First, thank you so much for all of your fantastic birthday wishes! I can honestly say that my 23rd birthday was the best birthday I’ve had. It was a perfect day. (I mean, I had mousse cake AND coffee. What isn’t perfect about that?) My Amazon rankings even went up! So thank you for your… Continue reading The Beginning of my Writing Process

Author Announcements

Birthday Author Announcements

Today is my birthday - I have turned 23 on the 23rd - and I wanted to celebrate with you all today, so here are some announcements: The final edits for Take Me Tomorrow have been turned in! All that AEC Stellar Publishing has left to do is format and release it! I am very… Continue reading Birthday Author Announcements