ORDER UP: super messy love triangle in a dystopian space fantasy [[side of bi-panic included at no extra charge]] #AG #YA #F #R #LGBT #unhingedpit

the moon is dying. the monsters are hot. bi-panic is an apocalyptic problem 🌙💀😳 #AG #YA #R #LGBT #unhingedpit

Getting on bluesky just to share this wonderful character art by Talita Asami 🖤💜 she captured my dark rural romantasy perfectly. I'm so grateful for artists!

you know you're a fantasy writer when your autocorrect changes "campfires" to "vampires" ☠️

It's #RevPit showcase time! Congratulations to all the authors and editors on another great year! reviseresub.com/showcase

Thank you to everyone who came out to my #querying webinar last night! My next writing event is on July 15. 💜 Learn more: attend.ocls.org/event/13372158

Fake literary agency alert: Pitch Ready Literary Agency prliterary.com It's slicker than usual but scam-sign is there: no sales/client list, web domain less than 2 weeks old, stock & AI images of "agents" & testimonials, "team directory" w/ names mostly stolen from Writers House

One week from today! 📚✍️ I’ve been in the query trenches a few times. I know how hard it is. I also know how much querying has changed. That's why I’m going to focus on what’s working right now. 🫶 attend.ocls.org/event/12145872 #amquerying

I'm so excited to work with Charisma! Her manuscript combines my love of Romance with my guilty pleasure of reality TV! ❤️✨ #RevPit

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/2025/04/07/u...

Upcoming April Events: A Fantasy Book Market & Free Query Letter Webinar

April is going to be amazing! I just sent my agent my latest manuscript (fingers crossed), and now, I am gearing up for two fabulous bookish events.  On April 26, I’m a featured author at the Flame…

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I just hit THE END on my young adult space fantasy. 😈🌙 There are monsters, some seriously messed up tech, & star-crossed love (of course). So excited for this! 🙌

All nine of my published novels were used. If you've also been hurt by this, check out this resource from The Authors Guild: authorsguild.org/news/you-jus...

You Just Found Out Your Book Was Used to Train AI. Now What? - The Authors Guild

If you’re an author, you may have recently discovered in The Atlantic that your published book was included in a dataset of books used to train artificial intelligence systems without your permission....

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Meta considered licensing books to train AI—but opted instead to pirate LibGen, a database that currently contains more than 7.5 million books and 81 million research papers, Alex Reisner writes.

I just caught up on #Yellowjackets. WOW. I am obsessed. 🐝🔥 We're definitely going to need a season four.

My pre-order of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING is now backordered. 🥲 Please don't post spoilers #booksky

🍀 Is your story feeling a little too lucky? 🍀 Learn the the dos and don’ts of luck in storytelling: shannonathompson.com/2025/03/17/h... #writingcommunity #StPatricksDay

How to Use Luck in Your Novel

Is your story feeling a little too lucky? From chance encounters to miraculous escapes, luck can be a powerful tool, but only if you use it right! Here’s the dos and don’ts of luck in storyte…

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If you've ever learned anything from the writing workshops I've hosted through the library (88 last year! Free to all 3951 attendees!), call your reps!!

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Now they’re coming for libraries. In my career, the IMLS has funded pantries to help with period poverty, literacy programs in public housing, teen internships on library careers, and so much more. Call your reps!. #publiclibraries #IMLS

Best writing feeling? Sending pages to CPs. Worst writing feeling? Waiting for feedback. 😅 #writingcommunity

☀️ seasonal depression is out, and writing outside in the sunshine is in ☀️ #amwriting

I'm giving away a physical ARC of SALVACIÓN by @sandraproudman.bsky.social 🙌🙌🙌 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-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Welcome #writers to my 😃 #RevPit #MeetTheEditor session. I'm a #RevPit Board Member. This is my 6th year with RevPit ✨ A little more about me... -I’m a writer🖋and an editor ✂️ -I’m both a cat 🐈 and dog 🐕 person -I enjoy crocheting 🧶 -I love putting together puzzles 🧩 @reviseresub.bsky.social

✨ 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. You don’t want to miss it! 💌 #writingcommunity Learn more: shannonathompson.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

✨ Want readers to OBSESS over your fantasy characters?✨ I’m sharing #writingtips on my blog. 💫 shannonathompson.com/2025/03/03/h... #writingcommunity

How to Create Fantasy Characters Readers Will Obsess Over

Whether you’re writing a brooding warrior, a mischievous fae lord, or a reluctant heroine, building a dynamic character is key to making your fantasy novel unforgettable. I’ve written a lot of fant…

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being a writer means having a mini panic attack when someone suggests you get a little R&R because you immediately think of Revise & Resubmits instead of Rest & Relaxation ☠️ #writingcommunity

Ever wonder what a year of pursuing traditional #publishing REALLY looks like? 📖✨ I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey—revisions, submissions, pivots, and all. Plus, I made graphs because publishing is chaos, and data makes it fun. 🤓 #writingcommunity shannonathompson.com/2025/02/24/a...

A Year in Traditional Publishing: My Journey with an Agent

As I step into 2025, I find myself reflecting on the past year—what I accomplished, what I learned, and where I’m headed next. Every publishing journey is different, but looking back at my own path…

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Cover reveal! Jade Aguilar can kill a man with nothing more than a needle and thread. Pre-order this book; it's a beautiful, lush ya fantasy with incredible anxiety rep and a unique magic system! @getunderlined.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

At 8pm eastern, stop scrolling (who me?) and join us for productive-ish writing/editing/working time!

🌟 I’m honored to be a MENTOR for the 2025 Las Musas Books Mentorship Program. If you’re an aspiring Latinx writer learn more at lasmusasbooks.com/hermanas. 🗓 The application period is from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28th. #LasMusasBooks #HermanasMentorship #LatinxKidLit #AuthorMentor

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/12145872

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/2025/02/03/3...

3 Books Helping Me Reset my 2025 Writing Goals

After a rocky start to 2025, I’m resetting my writing goals with 3 fabulous books.

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Have you ever wanted to write a series? 🥰 Join me on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 PM EST 🥰 Learn more: attend.ocls.org/event/12448957 #writingtips