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Website Wonders

Shannon A Thompson10 Comments

Hi, everyone! For once, I’m not announcing anyone. I am back, and I am blogging! ::does a little dance even though you’re watching:: I am really happy to be back (obviously) and I am even happier that you all enjoyed the guest bloggers of May. Today is reserved for Website Wonders – all of the… Continue reading Website Wonders

Guest Blogger

Chocolate and the Metaphor

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Shannon here to announce our guest blogger of the day.  Ron Estrada runs 8.187. He shares his short essays that “contemplate the order and clutter, thrust and drift of the human condition in this great, big, hopeful world.”  Today, he’s discussing metaphors, similes, and how writers should approach them. Now, onto him: ... I was… Continue reading Chocolate and the Metaphor

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Getting Unstuck as an Author

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Shannon, here, for one announcement: I’ve joined Pinterest as well. You can join me by clicking here. I have boards for The Timely Death Trilogy, November Snow, and Take Me Tomorrow - as well as boards for cats, coffee, and my crazy imagination. There might be some spoilers, but I try to keep it to… Continue reading Getting Unstuck as an Author

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History Is Something That Happens To Other People

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Two quick announcements from Shannon before today’s guest blogger takes over: I have joined Tumblr, so please join me by clicking here. Also, my headshot pictures have changed. I recently did a photo shoot with Colt Coan Photography. Check out his website by clicking here! Today’s guest blogger is Misha Burnett, author of the Catskinner’s Book and Cannibal… Continue reading History Is Something That Happens To Other People

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Interactive Book Reviews for Readers and Authors

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Shannon, here, for an announcement. Minutes Before Sunset was featured on Friday Fiction. You can read an 1,000 word excerpt by clicking here. The scene happens between Jessica and Eric, and it’s from a chapter told from Jessica’s perspective. Now an introduction. Pau Castillo from Pau’s Castles has written a wonderful post about her technique… Continue reading Interactive Book Reviews for Readers and Authors

Miscellaneous

From Wattpad to Publication

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Recently, I shared more information about my upcoming novel – Take Me Tomorrow – and that included fan art I received from a very talented fan during the time in which Take Me Tomorrow was posted on Wattpad.com. That’s when I received a fantastic question from Taking on a World of Words. I love this… Continue reading From Wattpad to Publication

Miscellaneous

The Story of Bogart the Cat

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Don’t forget! I am being interviewed tonight LIVE on Whispers in the Dark radio from 9 to 11 p.m. (EST) Click here to join, and call in to speak with me:  (347) 884-9923. Until then, check out four of my horror poems the host read for his site by visiting my Other Poems page and clicking the… Continue reading The Story of Bogart the Cat

Miscellaneous

April Ketchup

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These are my favorite posts to write. I love numbers, so I love analyzing my stats and sharing them with everyone. If you’re a blogger, I hope my stats help you know how my website grows – what works and what doesn’t. This month, I want to clarify that I’ve been rather busy with getting… Continue reading April Ketchup

Guest Blogger · Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

Guest post: What if I Can’t Write What I Know? by Susannah Ailene Martin

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Shannon, here, with two announcements and an introduction before the lovely Susannah Ailene Martin takes over. Return Novel reviewed Minutes Before Sunset, book 1 of The Timely Death Trilogy, stating, “Who will stay up after dark? Readers who value solid character development and realistic motivations in their supernatural romance series.” Read the full thing here or… Continue reading Guest post: What if I Can’t Write What I Know? by Susannah Ailene Martin

Writing Tips

Writing with Barbie

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Prepare for laughter during today’s post. But - before we get onto the giggles - I want to share two important bits of news. Paris Carter reviewed Seconds Before Sunrise, stating, "The novel also includes several internal struggles for Eric and Jess that sparks tension throughout the entire novel, and it’s the chaos of them struggling to… Continue reading Writing with Barbie