Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Shannon A. Thompson, and I’m a young author, blogger, and poet. I’m also a cat lady who loves watching murder shows in the middle of the night. (I just can’t help myself.) I grew up all over the country – moving every two years – and I write YA books. Currently, I have two YA series out – The Timely Death Trilogy and Bad Bloods – and the first books in those series are free. If you love paranormal romance with new creatures, check out Minutes Before Sunset, book 1 of The Timely Death Trilogy. If you love X-Men and an election gone wrong, check out Bad Bloods: November Rain.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is actually two books: Bad Bloods November Rain and Bad Bloods November Snow.
Bad Bloods in 35 words or less: 17-year-old Serena is the only bad blood to escape execution. Now symbolized for an election, she must prove her people are human despite hindering abilities before everyone is killed and a city is destroyed.
It was inspired by how much politics affect the youth and others who don’t even have the right to vote.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a vampire, which means I’m only awake at night. (Literally.) But my strangest writing habit is probably using Barbies.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Every book I read influences me! But I think Meg Cabot inspired me the most as a young reader.
What are you working on now?
The next Bad Bloods book!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I blog three times a week on https://shannonathompson.com! We talk about books, writing, and more.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read as much as you can! And keep writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Trust your reader.” Sometimes, it can be tempting to give away too much information, but most readers will feel out characters and his for themselves. Less is often more.
What are you reading now?
Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray! I love this series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I will be at Penned Con in St. Louis this September, signing books, talking about books, and just being around bookish people.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Stranger by Albert Camus, a poetry collection by Billy Collins, and my current read so I could finish it and never wonder what happened.
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