Intro: Today's guest post on #MondayBlogs is brought to you by author, Jeffrey Allen Mays. I had the honor of getting to know him after AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. signed his debut novel, The Former Hero, and I encourage everyone to check out his website as well! After all, this energizing post was originally shared… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Goodreads asks: How do you deal with writer’s block?
Tag: writing advice
#SATurday: What Scares Us
#SATurday: What Scares Us At night – more accurately early morning – I crawl into bed to sleep, and my little (Okay. He’s fat) cat companion follows me. We cuddle up to one another, and I pretend to sleep. I say ‘pretend’ because this is the eternal mode of an insomniac. If I had to… Continue reading #SATurday: What Scares Us
#MondayBlogs: Writing Complex Female Villains
Intro: Welcome to #MondayBlogs! Every Monday, a guest blogger will be covering a topic revolving around reading and writing, and today's topic can be found on the more ominous side of literature. SiameseMayhem is a sassy reader and the writer behind Pirate Kitties: Musings on YA Novels and Pop Culture - a quirky and intelligent blog I… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Writing Complex Female Villains
The Pros and Cons of Setting Writing Deadlines
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
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
When Characters Say Too Much or Too Little
Announcements: I have a couple announcements today. First, I would like to thank The Opinionated Woman’s Musings and Books for Fun for nominating ShannonAThompson.com for the Lovely Blog Award. I nominated six blogs on my Facebook page to keep it going! In other news, P.S. Bartlett interviewed me, and we discussed my writing process as… Continue reading When Characters Say Too Much or Too Little
Changing Character Names
Announcements: The Examiner posted their 3-minute review of Take Me Tomorrow, stating, “‘Take Me Tomorrow’ is a fast-paced, character-driven thriller that drops the reader into the middle of a simmering American revolution guided by a well-developed but unknowing protagonist who's as unpredictable and complex as the plot.” But you can read more about how the… Continue reading Changing Character Names
What I’ve Learned Rewriting a Seven-Year-Old Novel
What I’ve Learned Rewriting a Seven-Year-Old Novel As many of you know, I am currently rewriting November Snow – my very first publication. Although I started writing it when I was 11, it didn’t get published until I was 16. I took it off the shelves for many years, and it is basically off the shelves… Continue reading What I’ve Learned Rewriting a Seven-Year-Old Novel
Guest Post: Top Productivity Tools All Writers Should Know About
Shannon, here, for a quick introduction. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Robert Morris from Ninja Essays. He wanted me to see the info graph Top Writing Tools of Famous Authors, and I am beyond grateful that he showed it to me. It is amazing. Seriously. Check it out by clicking here. But… Continue reading Guest Post: Top Productivity Tools All Writers Should Know About
Why Bad Things Happen to Round Characters
Announcements: In my latest interview with eBook Review Gal, I discuss my favorite types of self-promotion, my novels, and more! A small excerpt is below, but you can read the full interview by clicking here. "What would readers be surprised to know about you? I quit publishing for five years. I honestly gave up all… Continue reading Why Bad Things Happen to Round Characters
