This seems simple. Using real-life stories—especially your own real-life stories—should be pretty black and white when you want to implement them into your novels, but it’s not. In fact, it can be very gray and confusing and downright frustrating to pick and choose…and well, remember. So, here I am to help with some writing tips.… Continue reading #WritingTips How to Use Real-Life Stories in Your Novel
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#WritingTips No, Reading Is Not An Option.
As an author and full-time editor, I’m coming across more and more writers who don’t read their own genre, or—even worse—don’t read at all. There are generally two types of these writers. 1. Writers who claim to read but obviously don’t (and I’ll get to how it is obvious later). 2. Writers who haven’t read… Continue reading #WritingTips No, Reading Is Not An Option.
#WritingTips Music Muse and Tricks
If you would like a signed copy of any book in The Timely Death Trilogy, e-mail me at shannonathompson.com. Barnes & Noble in Wichita has a few copies left from the Valentine's Day Romance Author Event this past Saturday. It was AWESOME. I met some wonderful readers and authors. Thank you for coming out! ~SAT ...… Continue reading #WritingTips Music Muse and Tricks
#SATurdate: Today’s Book Signing, The Infinite Sea, Shameless, & Puppy Chow
I have my book signing at Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair in Wichita, Kansas today! Stop by the Barnes & Noble Valentine’s Day Romance Author Event from 1 to 3 PM to get your books signed by Tamara Grantham, Candice Gilmer, Jan Schliesman, Angi Morgan, and me! What I’m Writing: I’m 26,000 words into Take Me Yesterday, which is… Continue reading #SATurdate: Today’s Book Signing, The Infinite Sea, Shameless, & Puppy Chow
#SATurdate: The 5th Wave, The Siren, Radio Interview, & Peanut Butter Cookies.
Today's Saturdate post covers two weeks, so it's going to be longer than usual. That being said, it was an exciting two weeks! I had my first in-studio radio interview at Johnson County Community College, and the host was super sweet! I can’t wait for you all to hear the interview, so be sure to… Continue reading #SATurdate: The 5th Wave, The Siren, Radio Interview, & Peanut Butter Cookies.
#WritingTips Choosing a Setting
Every Monday, I recover previous posts that were popular, but I tackle them in a whole new way. Today, I’m covering how to choose a setting for your novel or poem or short story or whatever you’re writing. The original post, Setting: Picking a Location, can be read by clicking the link, and it covers… Continue reading #WritingTips Choosing a Setting
#WW Website Wonders
Every month, I share all of the websites I come across that I find helpful, humorous, or just awesome. Below, you’ll find all of January’s Website Wonders categorized into Writing, Reading, Art, and Just Because. If you enjoy these websites, be sure to follow me on Twitter because I share even more websites and… Continue reading #WW Website Wonders
#ReadingChallenge Try a New Section in the Bookstore
Normally I take old posts and rewrite them every Monday, which is technically what I’m still doing, but I say that lightly in this case. Back October 25, 2012, I wrote a book review for a debut author, and I discussed why I think the debut author section is my favorite section in the bookstore.… Continue reading #ReadingChallenge Try a New Section in the Bookstore
#SATurdate: Fortitude, Splintered, The Beat Generation, & Broken Elbows
Sometimes I feel like I get everything done with no issues. Other times I feel like I get nothing done working my butt off. Such is life. I’ll let you choose which one. 😉 What I’m Writing: As many of you know, I’ve been struggling with Take Me Yesterday, but then, the funniest thing happened.… Continue reading #SATurdate: Fortitude, Splintered, The Beat Generation, & Broken Elbows
Feminism in YA: Knives and Candy
First, I would like to thank Dahlia Adler for inspiring me to write this post via her article What We Aren’t Talking About When We Talk About Feminism in YA. Feminism is an important, vital part of my identity, but it’s also one of the scariest words in my life. Why? Well, I have a… Continue reading Feminism in YA: Knives and Candy
