Announcements: Red Sands Reviewz read Seconds Before Sunrise and wrote, "You know how they say sequels aren’t as good as the first? This is not the case. It was fun to read from the start to finish.” And now you can read her review from start to finish by clicking here. Krazy Reads reviewed Take… Continue reading Why Most of my Characters are Male
Tag: writing
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
Website Wonders
Announcements: In the latest review, The Bookie Monster highly recommends Take Me Tomorrow, and you can read why by clicking here. But here is small quote: "Once this story gets rolling, which is right in chapter one, you have to just keep turning the pages. It wasn’t my plan, but I read it in an afternoon.”… Continue reading Website Wonders
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
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
Various Stages of Writer’s Block
Announcements: The latest review of Take Me Tomorrow is in! Trials of a wanna-be-publisher writer states, "Take Me Tomorrow asks a lot of questions around thorny issues in today’s society without becoming preachy in its message...As I have come to expect from Shannon, this book is well-crafted, engaging and very well-written (pretty much a given for… Continue reading Various Stages of Writer’s Block
For Writers: Exercise your body, exercise your brain
For Writers: Exercise your body, exercise your brain Exercise. The dreaded e-word. I get it. People are busy. Between working and managing a healthy diet, finding the time to go for a run is difficult, but - ::sigh:: - it is important for many reasons. Taking care of yourself is vital to maintaining a healthy… Continue reading For Writers: Exercise your body, exercise your brain
My 11-year-old self was a better writer
Announcements: Tamara Morning posted the latest review of Seconds Before Sunrise, book 2 of The Timely Death Trilogy, and you can read the full review by clicking here, but here is a small excerpt, “Ms Thompson has done a superb job of bringing both of her worlds to life, both the magical, and the mundane.… Continue reading My 11-year-old self was a better writer
Author Announcements
Author Announcements: I am back! And my little vacation was pretty perfect. I ended up in Branson, Missouri. I’ve never been there before, so I didn’t know what to expect, but I visited a wax museum, the Titanic museum, and a maze of mirrors. (They are seriously difficult to get through.) And I ate a… Continue reading Author Announcements
Writing Tips: Character Profiles
Lots of announcements today before I share my thoughts on creating character profiles: ShannonAThompson.com hit 17,000 followers! This is truly amazing, and I cannot believe that we’re continuing to grow. I started this little blog without any expectations, but if I had started it with expectations - I’m positive you have surpassed even my wildest dreams.… Continue reading Writing Tips: Character Profiles
