What I’m Writing: While I’m dutifully writing in Bad Bloods: July Thunder/Lightning, I also had to take a step back and work on some other projects this week, mainly Dreammare, which was awesome. That being said, I’m 38,740 words into July Thunder/Lightning, and hit a bit of a snag (but in a good way). I… Continue reading #SATurdate: The Secret Life of Pets, #1 YA Sci-Fi, Noble My Love, Criminal, & Aerie
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#MondayBlogs Writing Tips: Different Perspectives
I love writing from different perspectives. Both my YA series—The Timely Death Trilogy and Bad Bloods—are written in first POV but from two different speakers. I love using this technique for novel writing, because I enjoy first person, but I dislike how it restricts the storytelling to one character, especially when a scene would be… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Writing Tips: Different Perspectives
#WW Connecting Books Across Genres
I’m a young adult author who writes in various genres. I have contemporary, paranormal romance, fantasy, and science fiction published, but my two main series include a Dark vs. Light paranormal romance that takes place in the small Midwest town of Hayworth—The Timely Death Trilogy—and a science fiction duology—Bad Bloods—about children with hindering abilities fighting… Continue reading #WW Connecting Books Across Genres
#MondayBlogs My Average Day as an Author
The average day as an author varies from writer to writer, but I think there’s a huge misconception that we wake up, write all day, and fall asleep at the end of the night with thousands of words ready for print. In reality, most authors—yes, even The New York Times Best Sellers—work day jobs. Writing is… Continue reading #MondayBlogs My Average Day as an Author
July’s Ketchup
Another month has gone by, and now, two more books are out in the world! Yippee! 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… Continue reading July’s Ketchup
#SATurdate: Book Release, Stranger Things, A Thousand Pieces of You, & Swiss Army Man
What I’m Writing: First and foremost, Dreammare—my YA fantasy—moved on in Adventure’s in YA Publishing’s Red Light / Green Light writing competition! That means I’m in the TOP FIVE! I am thrilled to be here, and I’ve loved reading everyone’s work so far. Next week, the winner is announced, and honestly, these manuscripts sound bomb.… Continue reading #SATurdate: Book Release, Stranger Things, A Thousand Pieces of You, & Swiss Army Man
#WW How to Manage a Book Launch
Launching a book is chaotic, exciting, and fun, but it can also be daunting. What ads do I take out? How do I get reviews? When should I get reviews? Should I create teasers? WHAT DO I DO? Simply put, there’s a different answer for everyone, especially when you consider your audience and genre, but I… Continue reading #WW How to Manage a Book Launch
#SATurdate: Good Morning Call, Bad Bloods 3, Top Ten, & Serial
What I’m Writing: My YA fantasy, Dreammare, moved onto the third round of Adventure's in YA Publishing's Red Light/Green Light competition! That means I’m in the top ten! Read the opening page here. This week, I also wrote in BB, which is my second attempt at a contemporary YA, but I only have the first chapter… Continue reading #SATurdate: Good Morning Call, Bad Bloods 3, Top Ten, & Serial
#MondayBlogs: Writing Tips for a Trilogy or Series
So, you have an idea for a trilogy or series. Awesome! Writing a series can be a lot of fun. I mean, who doesn’t want to spend more time with their characters and worlds? But many aspiring writers aren’t sure where to start, and writing a series is a lot of work. With these three… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Writing Tips for a Trilogy or Series
#SATurdate: Salt to the Sea, Death Note, The Turncoat’s Gambit, & Tallulah
What I’m Writing: Honestly, I go through phases where I dread writing. Mainly because I’m stretching myself too thin and/or trying to find my footing in my next project. I think I’m in the middle of both of those issues. I have three completed manuscripts—one of which needs editing—I want to start something new, but… Continue reading #SATurdate: Salt to the Sea, Death Note, The Turncoat’s Gambit, & Tallulah
