Gothic genre blending romantasy with a torturous amount of yearning @PRHAudio Thrives on moonlight & coffee. (Mostly on Insta.) Represented by @GalltZacker
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a rare log-in just to share this wonderful character art by Talita Asami 🖤💜 she captured my dark rural romantasy perfectly. I'm so grateful for artists!
What’s the difference between Dystopian vs. Post-Apocalyptic? Why are these genres back, and how can your book stand out in the resurgence? 📚 I’m breaking it all down (+ what agents & editors are actually looking for in these genres right now): shannonathompson.com/2025/06…
Thank you to everyone who came out to my #querying webinar last night! My next event is on July 15.
Learn more: attend.ocls.org/event/133721…
This month, I have two amazing events!!!
On April 26: The Fantasy Book Market in Kansas City! I’m so excited to meet ALL the readers💜📚
On April 29, I’m teaching a free webinar on writing a standout query letter. 🫶
Learn more: shannonathompson.com/2025/04…
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I have been waiting for this moment for SO LONG. Friends, are you ready for my first ever cover reveal 😭😭🥰❤️??Working on this book with Haikal has been such a dream come true. I cannot wait for all of you to read it! Pre-order link in bio!
🍀 Is your story feeling a little too lucky? 🍀 Learn the the dos and don’ts of luck in storytelling:
shannonathompson.com/2025/03… #writingcommunity #StPatricksDay2025
I'm giving away a physical ARC of SALVACIÓN by @SandraProudman 🙌🙌🙌
This Zorro retelling is full of salt magic, adventure, and a swoon-worthy romance. Y'all are going to love this book 💜
Details going out in my newsletter on Tuesday: shannonathompson.us11.list-m…
✨ Want to know the biggest #writingtips I learned from Big Five editors last year? 👀📖
I’m sharing exclusive, behind-the-scenes insights with my newsletter subscribers next week–and you don’t want to miss it! 💌
Learn more: shannonathompson.us11.list-m…
✨ Want readers to OBSESS over your fantasy characters? ✨
I’m sharing #writingtips on my blog. 💫
shannonathompson.com/2025/03…
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COVER REVEAL FOR YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE URBAN FANTASY 🎉
The Grim Reaper (reimagined as an African assassin born with a killing curse) teams up with a Jamaican empath to solve crimes in London.
Art by the one and only @RaySEBASTIEN
Pre-order penguin.co.uk/books/455385/t…
Ever wonder what a year of pursuing traditional #publishing REALLY looks like? ✨ I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey—revisions, pivots, and all. Plus, I made graphs because publishing is chaos, and data makes it fun. 🤓 #writingcommunity
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MAGIC WHALES IN AN ARTIC SEA? A GIRL CURSED TO TURN INTO A MONSTER IF HER HEART EVER BREAKS? WITH A COVER THATS A PIECE OF ART? PLEASE READ BREAK WIDE THE SEA IT WILL WRECK YOU.
ALT Break Wide The Sea by Sara Holland
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Querying writers: just your regular reminder that I had two periods of not being able to get published for years on end and now I've sold half a million copies.
Don't give up.
Thank you to everyone who came out to my virtual writing webinar last night!
My next free class is about writing a standout query letter. It takes place on April 29, as part of a traditional publishing bootcamp.
Check out my class and many others: attend.ocls.org/event/121458…
100% of funds raised by the general public go directly to programs that help close the book on child marriage: give.vowforgirls.org/fundrai…
Fresh starts aren’t just for January—I’m reclaiming February. 💫 This month, I’m resetting my writing and workout goals with three journals to keep me on track. ✨ Want to join me?
Learn more: shannonathompson.com/2025/02…
Have you ever wanted to write a series?
🥰 Join me on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 PM EST 🥰
Learn more: attend.ocls.org/event/124489… #writingtips #writingcommunity
🌟 The #KidLit4Ceasefire Auction is now LIVE! 🌟
There are over 260 publishing items up for bid: full manuscript critiques, art commissions, mentorships, & more.
Info: 32auctions.com/organizations…
