Newsletter Archives

The Newsletter Archives

I've decided to make a static item for all my newsletters--an easy way for people to access each and every newsletter I've ever written. I've broken them down into categories, so hopefully you'll find something of interest.

Thanks for reading!

Comedy
"CAUTION: Wet Floor"  by Shannon
How an innocent trip to Wal-Mart took an unexpected turn. (Comedy Newsletter - July 7, 2010)


Contests & Activities
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (October 1, 2008)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (October 29, 2008)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 26, 2008)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (December 24, 2008)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (January 21, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (February 18, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (March 4, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (March 18, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (April 15, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (April 29, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (May 13, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (June 10, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (July 8, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (August 5, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (September 2, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (September 30, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (October 28, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 25, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (December 23, 2009)" 
"Contests & Activities Newsletter (January 20, 2010)" 


For Authors
"For Authors Newsletter (April 8, 2009)" 
"For Authors Newsletter (August 26, 2009)" 


Noticing Newbies
"Noticing Newbies Newsletter (October 7, 2009)" 
"New Beginnings"  by Shannon
When the door to one year closes, another one opens, and the possibilities are endless (Noticing Newbies Newsletter - December 14, 2010)


Romance/Love
"Romance/Love Newsletter (March 25, 2009)" 
"Romance/Love Newsletter (April 22, 2009)" 
"An Ernest Lesson"  by Shannon
How Hemingway's passionate writing can teach us a thing or three (Romance/Love Newsletter - July 14, 2010)


Short Stories
"Short Stories Newsletter (May 6, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (May 27, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (June 24, 2009)"  (WINNER of the 2009 Quill Award for "Best Newsletter Editing."
"Short Stories Newsletter (July 22, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (August 19, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (August 26, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (September 16, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (October 14, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (October 21, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (November 11, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (December 9, 2009)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (January 6, 2010)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (February 3, 2010)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (March 3, 2010)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (March 31, 2010)" 
"Short Stories Newsletter (April 28, 2010)" 
"Tell Me a Tale to Remember"  by Shannon
How reading the good, the bad, and the ugly makes you a better writer (Short Stories Newsletter - May 26, 2010)
"Mind Your P's and Q's"  by Shannon
How profiling your protagonist produces quality prose prone to leaving your competition quaking in their Quarks (Short Stories Newsletter - June 23, 2010)
"That Which Does Not Kill Us"  by Shannon
How tragedy makes us stronger people ... and better writers (Short Stories Newsletter - July 21, 2010)
"This Little Piggy Went to Market"  by Shannon
How to market your stories and eliminate unnecessary rejections (Short Stories Newsletter - August 18, 2010)
"Never Forget"  by Shannon
How Kübler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief empowers us (and our characters) to understand and accept our own mortality (Short Stories Newsletter - September 15, 2010)
""My Name Is Roger, and I'm an addict.""  by Shannon
How personal demons humanize your characters and endear them to your readers (Short Stories Newsletter - October 13, 2010)
"So, what did you think of my story?"  by Shannon
How to be brutally honest without being brutal. (Short Stories Newsletter - November 9, 2010)
"Conspiracy Theory"  by Shannon
Just Because You're Paranoid Doesn't Mean They're Not Out To Get You (Short Stories Newsletter - December 7, 2010)
"Same Old Lang Syne"  by Shannon
A story about love, loss, regret, and new beginnings (Short Stories Newsletter - January 5, 2011)
"Perception Is Reality"  by Shannon
or, "Who the heck ARE you, anyway?" (Short Stories Newsletter - February 2, 2011)
"Breakdowns and Breakthroughs"  by Shannon
How the most painful challenges are often the most rewarding (Short Stories Newsletter - March 2, 2011)
"My Five Sense Worth"  by Shannon
How Sight, Smell, Hearing, Taste, and Touch Form Our Memories and Shape Our Lives (Short Stories Newsletter - March 30, 2011)
"Who'd've Strunk It?"  by Shannon
Though 90+ years have passed, "The Elements of Style" is STILL the definitive guide to clean, concise, crisp writing. (Short Stories Newsletter - April 27, 2011)
"And the Winner Is ..."  by Shannon
How entering contests gets your name out there AND makes you a better writer (Short Stories Newsletter - May 25, 2011)
"Copyrights and Trademarks"  by Shannon
If someone else wrote it, photographed it, painted it, translated it, recorded it, or drew it, it's copyrighted (Short Stories Newsletter - June 22, 2011)
"I Ate Lunch With Rambo"  by Shannon
How an afternoon with author David Morrell changed my writing life forever (Short Stories Newsletter - July 20, 2011)
"Murder in the Grove"  by Shannon
An afternoon with J.A. Jance leaves a lasting impression (Short Stories Newsletter - August 17, 2011)
""Call 911 cuz you just stopped my heart""  by Shannon
How a family dinner and a packet of Splenda® inspired my creativity (Short Stories Newsletter - September 14, 2011)
"Extra! Extra! Read All About It!"  by Shannon
Writer's block? Pick up your local newspaper (Short Stories Newsletter - October 12, 2011)
"The Midnight Disease"  by Shannon
Coined by Edgar Allen Poe, "The Midnight Disease" (A.K.A. hypergraphia) is an overwhelming compulsion to write (Short Stories Newsletter - November 8, 2011)
"Something Old, Something New"  by Shannon
Every item has a story. All you have to do is listen. (Short Stories Newsletter - November 29, 2011)
"It Must Be a Full Moon"  by Shannon
How our own superstitious beliefs, distinguishing traits, and quirky mannerisms are reflected in our characters (Short Stories Newsletter - December 6, 2011)
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"  by Shannon
How our plight affects those who love us most (Short Stories Newsletter - December 27, 2011)
"In the Beginning"  by Shannon
How your introductory paragraph can make or break your story (Short Stories Newsletter - January 4, 2012)
"Modus Operandi"  by Shannon
How your character's passion motivates and inspires his actions (Short Stories Newsletter - February 1, 2012)

Spiritual
"Going Home"  by Shannon
Is death the end, or just the beginning? (Spiritual Newsletter - April 13, 2011)
"Be A Beneficial Presence, Part 1"  by Shannon
Do you infect people with your smile, or poison them with your negativity? (Spiritual Newsletter - June 8, 2011)
"Be A Beneficial Presence, Part 2"  by Shannon
Will you leave this place better than when you arrived? (Spiritual Newsletter - July 6, 2011)
""I Wonder How I'll Be Remembered.""  by Shannon
How a Sunday morning sermon revealed the formula for discovering your life's purpose (Spiritual Newsletter - August 3, 2011)
"Free Hugs"  by Shannon
Making the world a better place one act of kindness, one personal encounter, one hug at a time. (Spiritual Newsletter - September 28, 2011)
"The Power Of One"  by Shannon
Opportunities to serve will present themselves. You DO have the power to bless someone else's life (Spiritual Newsletter - October 26, 2011)