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Writing Tips: Lovers

Writing Tips: Lovers Read my latest interview by clicking here. I talk about fellow Indie authors who’ve inspired me, Take Me Tomorrow, and so much more! … The protagonist lover characters seem to follow these molds: Gorgeous, mysterious, heart-striken male who cannot communicate his feelings until death is threatening separation, because of some past that… Continue reading Writing Tips: Lovers

Author Announcements

Author Announcements

Today is a busy day for me! I normally only blog every other day, but I had to share a few fantastic announcements with everyone. If only I had an awesome podium to stand behind and a little microphone attached to my head. (Sorry - I’ve been watching a lot of TED talks recently…Wait. I’m… Continue reading Author Announcements

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Ebook Release & Extras!

On June 12th, the ebook of Seconds Before Sunrise releases everywhere. But you can buy it on Smashwords today for only $3.89 by clicking here. You can win a Kindle from 7 - 9 p.m. this Thursday on Facebook by playing games and interviewing authors LIVE. AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. is releasing the ebooks of… Continue reading Ebook Release & Extras!

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The Timely Death Trilogy Explained: World-Building and More

With three days until the eBook of Seconds Before Sunrise releases, I’ve been wondering how to celebrate it, and I think I found a way, but I wanted to give a little update first. As many of you know, The Timely Death Trilogy was finished a long time ago, but I have worked on extensive… Continue reading The Timely Death Trilogy Explained: World-Building and More

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The Top 10 Seriously Awkward Conversations I’ve Had When People Hear I’m a Writer

Two announcements before I share my awkward conversations: The book trailer for Seconds Before Sunrise released. Check it out on YouTube by clicking here. Remember: the eBook releases June 12th! AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. is throwing a VIRTUAL launch party on June 12th from 7 – 9 p.m. (CDT) to celebrate, and you can win… Continue reading The Top 10 Seriously Awkward Conversations I’ve Had When People Hear I’m a Writer

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Interactive Book Reviews for Readers and Authors

Shannon, here, for an announcement. Minutes Before Sunset was featured on Friday Fiction. You can read an 1,000 word excerpt by clicking here. The scene happens between Jessica and Eric, and it’s from a chapter told from Jessica’s perspective. Now an introduction. Pau Castillo from Pau’s Castles has written a wonderful post about her technique… Continue reading Interactive Book Reviews for Readers and Authors

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My Anniversary: A Timeline of this Past Year

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the release of Minutes Before Sunset, book 1 of The Timely Death Trilogy. I’ve been pondering many ideas on how to go about this date - because it feels so surreal - and one idea in particular kept popping back up because I keep hearing one particular question: How… Continue reading My Anniversary: A Timeline of this Past Year

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April Ketchup

These are my favorite posts to write. I love numbers, so I love analyzing my stats and sharing them with everyone. If you’re a blogger, I hope my stats help you know how my website grows – what works and what doesn’t. This month, I want to clarify that I’ve been rather busy with getting… Continue reading April Ketchup

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Behind the Scenes of The Timely Death Trilogy

In a few days, it will be the anniversary of the release of Minutes Before Sunset. Because of that, I’ve been thinking about how to celebrate it. That’s when I realized that I never shared the 30-Day Countdown event on here. This countdown was on my Facebook page, and it revolved around the release of… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of The Timely Death Trilogy

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Guest post: What if I Can’t Write What I Know? by Susannah Ailene Martin

Shannon, here, with two announcements and an introduction before the lovely Susannah Ailene Martin takes over. Return Novel reviewed Minutes Before Sunset, book 1 of The Timely Death Trilogy, stating, “Who will stay up after dark? Readers who value solid character development and realistic motivations in their supernatural romance series.” Read the full thing here or… Continue reading Guest post: What if I Can’t Write What I Know? by Susannah Ailene Martin