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
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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
I Am Not My Characters
First, I would like to thank Honya’s Bookshelf for nominating ShannonAThompson.com for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. I posted about it on my author Facebook, but here were the three blogs I nominated - A Writer’s Life, EBook Bum, Books are Delicious - and I would love for you all to check them out. …… Continue reading I Am Not My Characters
The Beginning of my Writing Process
First, thank you so much for all of your fantastic birthday wishes! I can honestly say that my 23rd birthday was the best birthday I’ve had. It was a perfect day. (I mean, I had mousse cake AND coffee. What isn’t perfect about that?) My Amazon rankings even went up! So thank you for your… Continue reading The Beginning of my Writing Process
Writing Tips: Introducing Your Characters
Special thanks to The Leisure Zone for reviewing Minutes Before Sunset: "A great read. I absolutely enjoyed reading it and it does take your imagination for a ride...This is a great leading book. I cannot wait to read the following books.” Click here to read the full review or click here to check out Minutes… Continue reading Writing Tips: Introducing Your Characters
The Timely Death Trilogy Explained: World-Building and More
With three days until the eBook of Seconds Before Sunrise releases, I’ve been wondering how to celebrate it, and I think I found a way, but I wanted to give a little update first. As many of you know, The Timely Death Trilogy was finished a long time ago, but I have worked on extensive… Continue reading The Timely Death Trilogy Explained: World-Building and More
Everything I Learned From “Against YA” and More
Two announcements before my post: T.B. Markinson’s debut novel, A Woman Lost, is on sale until June 11th. Only .99 cents. I really admire T.B. Markinson, so I hope you take the time to check out her novel by clicking here. The eBook of Seconds Before Sunrise releases in 5 days! That’s right. Only 5 days.… Continue reading Everything I Learned From “Against YA” and More
The Top 10 Seriously Awkward Conversations I’ve Had When People Hear I’m a Writer
Two announcements before I share my awkward conversations: The book trailer for Seconds Before Sunrise released. Check it out on YouTube by clicking here. Remember: the eBook releases June 12th! AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. is throwing a VIRTUAL launch party on June 12th from 7 – 9 p.m. (CDT) to celebrate, and you can win… Continue reading The Top 10 Seriously Awkward Conversations I’ve Had When People Hear I’m a Writer
