Do what works

by Shana Norris // February 19, 2013 // Comments off

I spoke recently at the Carolina Games Summit in Goldsboro, NC, about plotting techniques. During the talk, I said, “Every book is different. What works for one book may not work for the next one.” I’m being reminded now just... Continue reading →

Sneak Peek: First kiss scene from Shifting plus a Giveaway!

by Shana Norris // February 14, 2013 // Comments off

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing the “first kiss” scene from Shifting, which will be out in ebook format on February 25! I’m also posting this as part of the INDIE-Kissing Blogfest and I’m offering a giveaway! Read on... Continue reading →

Sneak Peek of Shifting Chapter 1

by Shana Norris // February 6, 2013 // Comments off

The sneak peek at Chapter 1 of Shifting, book 2.5 in the Swans Landing series, is now up for you to read! Read Chapter 1 Continue reading →

Cover reveal for the next Swans Landing book!

by Shana Norris // January 31, 2013 // Comments off

Today I’m announcing a release date for the next book in the Swans Landing series, as well as revealing the cover and the summary! So here it is… Shifting (Swans Landing #2.5) Coming in ebook format February 25, 2013 Dylan... Continue reading →

Win free ebooks!

by Shana Norris // January 3, 2013 // Comments off

Want a chance to win a free ebook? Author Elle Casey is celebrating her one year anniversary of being an author and is giving away LOTS of books by other YA authors! Many of the authors are giving away several... Continue reading →

Winter Escapes!

by Shana Norris // December 7, 2012 // Comments off

Escape with some great fantasy ebooks this winter! Twenty-eight YA fantasy authors are offering ebooks for FREE or ONLY $0.99 from December 7 through 14, 2012! You can load up your ereader with all kinds of books within the YA... Continue reading →

Christmas gift to you!

by Shana Norris // December 3, 2012 // Comments off

In early 2011, I was stuck in limbo, trying to figure out where my writing career was going or even if it was going anywhere at all. In June that year I decided to take a risk by releasing The... Continue reading →

Winter Escapes

by Shana Norris // November 28, 2012 // Comments off

I mentioned before that this is coming soon and now I have a few more details to share with you. My book Surfacing will be part of this promo along with many other YA fantasy books in various subgenres. These... Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving!

by Shana Norris // November 21, 2012 // Comments off

I wanted to post a quick note to wish everyone in the U.S. a happy Thanksgiving! Try not to eat too much. 😉 Also, I finished NaNoWriMo on Friday, as well as finished the book! The book is a little... Continue reading →

NaNoWriMo progress

by Shana Norris // November 5, 2012 // Comments off

I hope all of you doing NaNoWriMo had a productive first four days! I did, although I can feel things slowing down a bit as I head into the middle of the book. Middles are usually the murky part for... Continue reading →