Announcements: Today's HUGE thank you goes out to DJ FRESH, one of the most influential muso’s in the South African music industry, for quoting Seconds Before Sunrise book 2 of The Timely Death Trilogy yesterday afternoon. Moments like these are unforgettable, especially since I have some wonderful music to follow! Also, I would like to thank Rebekka.B for reviewing Take Me… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Setting Writing Deadlines
Tag: The Timely Death Trilogy
The Five Emotional Stages of a Book Signing
Announcements: I was featured on Lit World Interviews, and we discussed Take Me Tomorrow, including the meaning of the title, a few reviews, and what I love most about my characters. I spoke of Sophia and Noah, stating, “when the two come together, a dark serenity clears the tension around them.” But you can read the… Continue reading The Five Emotional Stages of a Book Signing
Today’s Book Signing Event
Today’s post is short and sweet, but I would appreciate it if you helped me share the news! Today, from 6 - 8 p.m. (CDT) I will be signing books at Ice Fire in Shawnee Mission, KS. Here is the Facebook link for more information. There will also be free muffins and tea served (and smiles -… Continue reading Today’s Book Signing Event
September Ketchup
September's Ketchup September’s Ketchup is here! 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 my big moments, top blog post, the post I wish received more views, my top referrer, and more in order to show what… Continue reading September Ketchup
Author Announcements
Author Announcements: Yesterday was my two-year anniversary of blogging here on ShannonAThompson.com. For that reason, I would like to thank each and every one of you for liking, sharing, and commenting on my website as we move forward into the future. A special thanks goes out to my top five commenters – Charles Yallowitz, Mishka… Continue reading Author Announcements
Why Are Parents Dead in Fiction?
Announcements: ShannonAThompson.com hit 18,000 followers! As a surprise, I shared the meaning behind all the chapter titles in Take Me Tomorrow on my Facebook page. Every chapter title is actually a direct quote from the chapter you’re about to read. This is to represent the clairvoyant drug, tomo, since it allows takers to experience the future. For… Continue reading Why Are Parents Dead in Fiction?
Authors Don’t Read – a guest post
Announcements: Shannon, here, for one quick announcement and an introduction before we start today’s post. My latest interview came in, and you can read it by visiting Bonnie Brown’s Book Reviews. I talk about why magic can happen in even the smallest of towns (hence why The Timely Death Trilogy is set in Hayworth, Kansas).… Continue reading Authors Don’t Read – a guest post
Pros and Cons of an Author Blog
Announcements: It’s Friday, so you know what that means: it’s also Poetry Friday! In case you missed it, I’ve uploaded a new poem to my interactive poetry series on Wattpad - How She Loved Me. This is also the last one of this particular set. Depending on your vote, one of the four will be… Continue reading Pros and Cons of an Author Blog
Writing Tips: Food in Fiction
Announcements: Read Watch and Think read Take Me Tomorrow and asked, “Why do I have a feeling that the author hates the fragile nature of my brain?” She reviewed my latest novel by stating, "I have a feeling that there should be a sequel. (In case there in no sequel planned, the author can totally expect… Continue reading Writing Tips: Food in Fiction
Author Announcements
Author Announcements: Today, I wanted to share some important updates, mainly because it includes changes here right on ShannonAThompson.com, but it also includes an opportunity for your name to be mentioned during my next video on my YouTube Channel – Coffee & Cats. So here’s the first bit of the exciting news! I’m creating an… Continue reading Author Announcements
