The Stiletto Contest
May 28, 2019
I finaled in the Erotic category of the Contemporary Romance Writers Stiletto Contest. Rocky dancing ensued.
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Shannon’s Reading List: The Street; Heaven, My Home; How We Fight For Our Lives
June 10, 2020
Black books by black authors during these trying times for black people. … More Shannon’s Reading List: The Street; Heaven, My Home; How We Fight For Our Lives
How Strengthening My Antagonist Completely Changed My Going Nowhere Storyline
April 29, 2020
My story outline needed serious work. The key: focus on the antagonist. … More How Strengthening My Antagonist Completely Changed My Going Nowhere Storyline
Shannon in Self-Isolation
March 25, 2020
Self-isolation: an excuse to stay in and veg? I’m so in! Until . . . … More Shannon in Self-Isolation
Shannon’s Reading List: Talking to Girls About Duran Duran
January 29, 2020
I came across Talking to Girls About Duran Duran. Feelings. Angst. Music. 80s. I was so there. … More Shannon’s Reading List: Talking to Girls About Duran Duran
Some of Shannon’s Favorite Shows and The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations
December 9, 2019
I analyzed some of my favorite TV shows to see which of the Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations were used. … More Some of Shannon’s Favorite Shows and The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations
Movie Night: Harriet
November 20, 2019
See the movie Harriet, despite what you’ve heard. … More Movie Night: Harriet
Shannon’s Top 5 Romance Tropes
November 11, 2019
The November LERA meeting got me thinking about my favorite tropes. Some have my childhood imprinting psychology written all over them, while others came as a surprise. … More Shannon’s Top 5 Romance Tropes
Shannon’s Wicked Halloween Playlist
October 31, 2019
Some random tracks from my Halloween playlist. … More Shannon’s Wicked Halloween Playlist
Shannon’s Reading List: We’re Going to Need More Wine, Meaty, and So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know
October 28, 2019
On some of my picks of essay collections by black women authors. … More Shannon’s Reading List: We’re Going to Need More Wine, Meaty, and So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know
Movie Night: Say Anything
October 16, 2019
I re-watched the 80’s classic movie Say Anything and recorded my running commentary. … More Movie Night: Say Anything
