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#MondayBlogs Writing With Barbie

Authors use various methods to write novels. Some of these strategies are popular, while others are simply bizarre, and two years ago I confessed one of my strangest approaches. Barbies. You see, I began writing what would be my first published novel when I was 11, and because I was 11, I loved to daydream… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Writing With Barbie

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#SATurdate: Me Before You, Thief of Lies, Pit Mad, & Bad Bloods Sequel

I’ll be signing books and hosting an author panel at TWO Barnes & Nobles this weekend for #BFest! Come see me today at Oak Park Mall’s B&N in Overland Park, Kansas from noon to 3 PM, or stop by Zona Rosa’s B&N in Kansas City, Missouri from 2 PM to 4 PM tomorrow! What I’m Writing:… Continue reading #SATurdate: Me Before You, Thief of Lies, Pit Mad, & Bad Bloods Sequel

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#WW Judging An Author’s Life

Judging An Author’s Life Recently—and by “recently” I mean a month ago—I posted this photo on my Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, and . . . well, pretty much anywhere on the Internet that I have an account on. To my surprise, (and still to my confusion), I received a bit a slack for this. It… Continue reading #WW Judging An Author’s Life

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Why Are Parents Dead in Fiction?

Announcements: ShannonAThompson.com hit 18,000 followers! As a surprise, I shared the meaning behind all the chapter titles in Take Me Tomorrow on my Facebook page. Every chapter title is actually a direct quote from the chapter you’re about to read. This is to represent the clairvoyant drug, tomo, since it allows takers to experience the future. For… Continue reading Why Are Parents Dead in Fiction?

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My Next Novel: Take Me Tomorrow is Almost Here!

My next novel - Take Me Tomorrow - is almost here!  We even have a Facebook Page. Please like it by clicking here I know, right? The cover is already here, and the novel is closer than you think. Only a few months away actually.  AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. is expecting to release it on July… Continue reading My Next Novel: Take Me Tomorrow is Almost Here!

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My Dream: Seconds Before Sunrise on Goodreads & Extras

Happy Friday! Today is a REALLY exciting day for me because I’m sharing two new things regarding Seconds Before Sunrise. First, we’re on Goodreads. You’ll be able to see a shortened synopsis until December 1. Then you’ll see the cover as well as the full synopsis. Add it to your Goodreads bookshelf today! (Who knows? You… Continue reading My Dream: Seconds Before Sunrise on Goodreads & Extras

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Book of the Month: Minutes Before Sunset!

If you read the live updates, then you already knew this, but I wanted to post about it for those who follow me strictly on this website.Minutes Before Sunset is officially Goodreads Book of the Month for July.You can join the discussion by clicking here.You're encouraged to discuss what you think about the novel and/or thinking… Continue reading Book of the Month: Minutes Before Sunset!

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Publishing News: Paperback Contest

Website Update: You can now pre-order Minutes Before Sunset's paperback via Barnes & Noble by clicking here. I'm so excited!   On May 23, I received the first printed copy of Minutes Before Sunset.  Within the next 3-4 weeks, the book will be appearing for sale, which I will announce as it happens. But I am… Continue reading Publishing News: Paperback Contest

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Writing Tips: Picture Book

Many writers use pictures as inspiration and/or reminders as they write their novels, but what pictures should writers try to find? Since I've come across many who use pictures, I thought I'd expand by showing many different kinds of pictures artists can use throughout the writing process. I'm even going to use my personal picture… Continue reading Writing Tips: Picture Book