shawnwwrites
@shawnwwrites.bsky.social
YA author of the Langley Irregular series and of international best seller Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor.
I keep a sharp lookout every time I'm at the airport, which isn't often. Oh! Vanity!
April 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I keep a sharp lookout every time I'm at the airport, which isn't often. Oh! Vanity!
You as well. Rest. Recharge. Recover.
April 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
You as well. Rest. Recharge. Recover.
Broken-hearted about your dog. I know how it hurts and grieve with you.
Wrapping up month 4 post-op for my knee. Swelling is still present and using it hurts a bunch, but not as much as previously. Getting better and, if anything, recovery is speeding up. Hope you are experiencing the same.
Wrapping up month 4 post-op for my knee. Swelling is still present and using it hurts a bunch, but not as much as previously. Getting better and, if anything, recovery is speeding up. Hope you are experiencing the same.
April 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Broken-hearted about your dog. I know how it hurts and grieve with you.
Wrapping up month 4 post-op for my knee. Swelling is still present and using it hurts a bunch, but not as much as previously. Getting better and, if anything, recovery is speeding up. Hope you are experiencing the same.
Wrapping up month 4 post-op for my knee. Swelling is still present and using it hurts a bunch, but not as much as previously. Getting better and, if anything, recovery is speeding up. Hope you are experiencing the same.
Absolutely a partnership! Teammates, working toward a common goal! Mutual respect for what each team member brings onto the field and trusting in their expertise. Is there really any other way?
April 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Absolutely a partnership! Teammates, working toward a common goal! Mutual respect for what each team member brings onto the field and trusting in their expertise. Is there really any other way?
I've termed that niche as Bridge YA, outgrown MG but not ready/interested in older teen YA. My take is that reading skills are advancing faster than their emotional levels. From author events I've been to, tweens and early teens are just not interested in relationship drama.
April 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I've termed that niche as Bridge YA, outgrown MG but not ready/interested in older teen YA. My take is that reading skills are advancing faster than their emotional levels. From author events I've been to, tweens and early teens are just not interested in relationship drama.
Recalling how I wept, my heat is breaking for you. There are not easy answers in this battle. Know that my heart is filled with love for you and your family.
April 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Recalling how I wept, my heat is breaking for you. There are not easy answers in this battle. Know that my heart is filled with love for you and your family.
Not every YA reader is interested in romance drama, especially at the youngest end of the reader spectrum. Contrary to what's out there on the shelves, a romantic subplot is NOT a required ingredient for YA structure.
April 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Not every YA reader is interested in romance drama, especially at the youngest end of the reader spectrum. Contrary to what's out there on the shelves, a romantic subplot is NOT a required ingredient for YA structure.
Recently met Jonathon Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co. Great writer and all around fantastic human being. I love his writing and think you'll enjoy the books. There's a group of fans in UK supporting Lockwood & Co., pressuring Netflix to reconsider. Whole thing has a Firefly vibe to it.
April 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Recently met Jonathon Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co. Great writer and all around fantastic human being. I love his writing and think you'll enjoy the books. There's a group of fans in UK supporting Lockwood & Co., pressuring Netflix to reconsider. Whole thing has a Firefly vibe to it.
It was QUICK! We noticed swelling and thought it was a sprain. After a few days of no improvement we took him in. That was a Wednesday. Official diagnosis came back Thursday. Friday, his leg broke simply walking across the floor. Friday night, he was gone. It was that fast!
April 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
It was QUICK! We noticed swelling and thought it was a sprain. After a few days of no improvement we took him in. That was a Wednesday. Official diagnosis came back Thursday. Friday, his leg broke simply walking across the floor. Friday night, he was gone. It was that fast!
Sorry I haven't been on bluesky much. I'm more a twitter-er. Your tip turned out amazing for me. Nothings finalized yet, but things look to be on the right track.
Also, your tip on TS Ferguson as editor also seems to be a wonderful thing.
Thank you so much for looking out for me!
Also, your tip on TS Ferguson as editor also seems to be a wonderful thing.
Thank you so much for looking out for me!
April 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Sorry I haven't been on bluesky much. I'm more a twitter-er. Your tip turned out amazing for me. Nothings finalized yet, but things look to be on the right track.
Also, your tip on TS Ferguson as editor also seems to be a wonderful thing.
Thank you so much for looking out for me!
Also, your tip on TS Ferguson as editor also seems to be a wonderful thing.
Thank you so much for looking out for me!
We really have to stop sharing tragedies. Lost our Irish Wolfhound to Osteosarcoma week after Thanksgiving. We had no choice but to put him down. WE are grateful he didn't suffer a long, protracted battle, which was a blessing, but he was family. My heart is breaking for you and yours.
March 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We really have to stop sharing tragedies. Lost our Irish Wolfhound to Osteosarcoma week after Thanksgiving. We had no choice but to put him down. WE are grateful he didn't suffer a long, protracted battle, which was a blessing, but he was family. My heart is breaking for you and yours.
He'll either pass or not, but either way, he'll remain amazing. Still, I'll offer a prayer for the first option.
February 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
He'll either pass or not, but either way, he'll remain amazing. Still, I'll offer a prayer for the first option.
When you are the sole survivor in a post apocalyptic world, for if there is so much as one other on the planet, they will happily share with you a better way to live your life.
February 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
When you are the sole survivor in a post apocalyptic world, for if there is so much as one other on the planet, they will happily share with you a better way to live your life.
20/20 And we're done. Hope you enjoyed seeing what I've enjoyed reading over the years.
February 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
20/20 And we're done. Hope you enjoyed seeing what I've enjoyed reading over the years.
What are the stages of editing?
Enthusiastic
Bored
Grouchy
Nauseous
Dejected
Exhausted
Done
Send to Professional Editor
Get Comments from said Editor
Not Done
Repeat above
Enthusiastic
Bored
Grouchy
Nauseous
Dejected
Exhausted
Done
Send to Professional Editor
Get Comments from said Editor
Not Done
Repeat above
February 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
What are the stages of editing?
Enthusiastic
Bored
Grouchy
Nauseous
Dejected
Exhausted
Done
Send to Professional Editor
Get Comments from said Editor
Not Done
Repeat above
Enthusiastic
Bored
Grouchy
Nauseous
Dejected
Exhausted
Done
Send to Professional Editor
Get Comments from said Editor
Not Done
Repeat above
19/20 The whole series.
February 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
19/20 The whole series.
I love Jonathon Stroud's work. He did Lockwood and Co., Bartimaeus, and Scarlet and Brown. All funtastic series to work through.
February 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I love Jonathon Stroud's work. He did Lockwood and Co., Bartimaeus, and Scarlet and Brown. All funtastic series to work through.
Didn't know you fell. I am so sorry. Hope it didn't damage any new parts.
SO frustrating that recovery from this procedure is such a slow process. I'm not good at this whole being patient, Zen, all in good time, thing. Next time I see you, let's share a glass of red and laugh at ourselves.
SO frustrating that recovery from this procedure is such a slow process. I'm not good at this whole being patient, Zen, all in good time, thing. Next time I see you, let's share a glass of red and laugh at ourselves.
February 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Didn't know you fell. I am so sorry. Hope it didn't damage any new parts.
SO frustrating that recovery from this procedure is such a slow process. I'm not good at this whole being patient, Zen, all in good time, thing. Next time I see you, let's share a glass of red and laugh at ourselves.
SO frustrating that recovery from this procedure is such a slow process. I'm not good at this whole being patient, Zen, all in good time, thing. Next time I see you, let's share a glass of red and laugh at ourselves.
This Thursday, Feb. 20, will be my 6 week anniversary. At 3 weeks I was wrapping up in-home PT, transitioning from walker to a cane, VERY SHORT walks up and down my street, lots of ice, lots of rest, very tired. Wasn't driving at that point. Ice packs were my friend. Everything was in slow motion.
February 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This Thursday, Feb. 20, will be my 6 week anniversary. At 3 weeks I was wrapping up in-home PT, transitioning from walker to a cane, VERY SHORT walks up and down my street, lots of ice, lots of rest, very tired. Wasn't driving at that point. Ice packs were my friend. Everything was in slow motion.