Twitter Tuesday~Shannon Delany

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If you aren't following the career of Shannon Delany yet you're missing out. This rising author is not only a fantastic writer but a great lady as well. Shannon goes out of her way to help others and has an incredible, giving nature. There's a fascinating story behind this great lady as well.

Shannon wrote a very short version of her upcoming novel and won the grand prize in the first ever cell phone novel contest with it. Not long after that her success attracted the attention of St. Martin's Press and they came offering a publishing contract. I am so glad they did because what I have read of 13 To Life the text novel has me hooked and wanting more, a lot more! I'm not going to get too much into 13 To Life though because Shannon will be my featured debut author for June and will be stopping by for an interview so you'll get to hear all about it then!

Until then be sure to follow Shannon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shannon_Delany
And check out her blog: http://13-to-life-a-werewolf-tale.blogspot.com/
And website: http://shannondelany.com/

Comments

  1. Amanda MakepeaceMay 4, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    I began following Shannon soon after the contract and it's been great to watch her dream grow. :)

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  2. Alissa GrossoMay 4, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    That's a great success story. I look forward to reading your interview.

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  3. PortiaMay 4, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    That's an amazing story! Congrats to Shannon. There are so many paths to success for a good book!

    Heather, your page header is inspiring :-)

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  4. Samantha BennettMay 4, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    A cell phone novel? I'm intrigued! I'll definitely check out the links!

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  5. HeatherMay 4, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    It has hasn't it Amanda? Shannon is pretty fantastic and I know I'm going to love her book!

    So true Alissa. Shannon's story reminds us that we can do it!

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  6. HeatherMay 4, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    Thanks Portia! I'm glad you like the new header. I really wanted to do something inspiring for my followers.

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