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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 FloorOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How an innocent trip to Wal-Mart took an unexpected turn. (Comedy Newsletter - July 7, 2010)


Contests & Activities
"Our Competitive NatureOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (October 1, 2008)
"The Clock is TickingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (October 29, 2008)
"Appreciate Much?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 26, 2008)
"New Year's ResolutionsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (December 24, 2008)
"They're supposed to be paying me, right?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (January 21, 2009)
"All You Need Is LoveOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (February 18, 2009)
"Let's Go Over Our Chekhov ListOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (March 4, 2009)
"I Danced with a GiantOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (March 18, 2009)
"Delight In the DetailsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (April 15, 2009)
"Got Dependability?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (April 29, 2009)
"Did I Really Just Do That?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (May 13, 2009)
"Raffles and Auctions and Groups, Oh My!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (June 10, 2009)
"Things That Make You Go HmmOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (July 8, 2009)
"WDC AngelsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (August 5, 2009)
"I'm King of the World!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (September 2, 2009)
"When All Else Fails, Read the DirectionsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (September 30, 2009)
"Contests 101Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (October 28, 2009)
"Finding Time to WriteOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 25, 2009)
"From My Home To YoursOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (December 23, 2009)
"Imagine the Possibilities!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Contests & Activities Newsletter (January 20, 2010)



For Authors
"Get RealOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
For Authors Newsletter (April 8, 2009)
"Write What You . . . NO!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
For Authors Newsletter (August 26, 2009)



Noticing Newbies
"The Ethic of ReciprocityOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Noticing Newbies Newsletter (October 7, 2009)
"New BeginningsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
When the door to one year closes, another one opens, and the possibilities are endless (Noticing Newbies Newsletter - December 14, 2010)



Romance/Love
"My Clichéd AmourOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Romance/Love Newsletter (March 25, 2009)
"Eye of the BeholderOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Romance/Love Newsletter (April 22, 2009)
"An Ernest LessonOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How Hemingway's passionate writing can teach us a thing or three (Romance/Love Newsletter - July 14, 2010)



Short Stories
"It's All About the StoryOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Short Stories Newsletter (May 6, 2009)
"Shape Sorter SurpriseOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Short Stories Newsletter (May 27, 2009)
"What's In Your Toolbox?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Short Stories Newsletter (June 24, 2009) (WINNER of the 2009 Quill Award for "Best Newsletter Editing.") *Delight*
"The Gift of a Good BookOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Easy reading is damn hard writing." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne (Short Stories Newsletter - July 22, 2009)
"What Do I Care?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
What compels people to turn the page? (Short Stories Newsletter - August 19, 2009)
"King Me!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that." ~ Stephen King (Short Stories Newsletter - August 26, 2009)
"The D&DOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How do your characters affect each other, and more importantly, how do they affect the reader? (Short Stories Newsletter - September 16, 2009)
"What's Your Motivation?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Do you ever stop to wonder why people do the things they do? (Short Stories Newsletter - October 14, 2009)
"The Wisdom of Maya AngelouOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." ~ Maya Angelou (Short Stories Newsletter - October 21, 2009)
"UhOhNaNoWriMo!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
You and only you determine your writing destiny, and you will never be a writer if you don't write. (Short Stories Newsletter - November 11, 2009)
"Show Me Your ShortsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"The true subject writes itself; it cannot be silenced." ~ Joyce Carol Oates (Short Stories Newsletter - December 9, 2009)
"Inspiration 101Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Life is happening all around you. Be a vulture and steal little bites for your readers to feast upon. (Short Stories Newsletter - January 6, 2010)
"We the PeopleOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
If anyone should be championing individual freedom of thought and speech, it's us--writers. (Short Stories Newsletter - February 3, 2010)
"Creating Believable CharactersOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Dedicated to my autistic grandson, Skyler. (Short Stories Newsletter - March 3, 2010)
"Opinion vs. ConvictionOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How do your characters react to adversity? How strongly do they feel their beliefs? (Short Stories Newsletter - March 31, 2010)
"QuestionOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
If someone asked you about memorable characters, which ones would come to mind? (Short Stories Newsletter - April 28, 2010)
"Tell Me a Tale to RememberOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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'sOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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 UsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How tragedy makes us stronger people ... and better writers (Short Stories Newsletter - July 21, 2010)
"This Little Piggy Went to MarketOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How to market your stories and eliminate unnecessary rejections (Short Stories Newsletter - August 18, 2010)
"Never ForgetOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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."Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How to be brutally honest without being brutal. (Short Stories Newsletter - November 9, 2010)
"Conspiracy TheoryOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Just Because You're Paranoid Doesn't Mean They're Not Out To Get You (Short Stories Newsletter - December 7, 2010)
"Same Old Lang SyneOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
A story about love, loss, regret, and new beginnings (Short Stories Newsletter - January 5, 2011)
"Perception Is RealityOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
or, "Who the heck ARE you, anyway?" (Short Stories Newsletter - February 2, 2011)
"Breakdowns and BreakthroughsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How the most painful challenges are often the most rewarding (Short Stories Newsletter - March 2, 2011)
"My Five Sense WorthOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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 ...Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How entering contests gets your name out there AND makes you a better writer (Short Stories Newsletter - May 25, 2011)
"Copyrights and TrademarksOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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 RamboOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How an afternoon with author David Morrell changed my writing life forever (Short Stories Newsletter - July 20, 2011)
"Murder in the GroveOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
An afternoon with J.A. Jance leaves a lasting impression (Short Stories Newsletter - August 17, 2011)
""Call 911 cuz you just stopped my heart"Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How a family dinner and a packet of Splenda® inspired my creativity (Short Stories Newsletter - September 14, 2011)
"Extra! Extra! Read All About It!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Writer's block? Pick up your local newspaper (Short Stories Newsletter - October 12, 2011)
"The Midnight DiseaseOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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 NewOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Every item has a story. All you have to do is listen. (Short Stories Newsletter - November 29, 2011)
"It Must Be a Full MoonOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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 BrotherOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How our plight affects those who love us most (Short Stories Newsletter - December 27, 2011)
"In the BeginningOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How your introductory paragraph can make or break your story (Short Stories Newsletter - January 4, 2012)
"Modus OperandiOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How your character's passion motivates and inspires his actions (Short Stories Newsletter - February 1, 2012)
"Shut Up and WriteOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Why Natalie Goldberg's "Writing Practice" should become yours (Short Stories Newsletter - February 29, 2012)
"Chance EncountersOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How meeting a stranger can inspire your muse (Short Stories Newsletter - March 21, 2012)
"Spirit Is a Fragile ThingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up." ~ Jesse Jackson (Short Stories Newsletter - March 28, 2012)
"All I Have To Do Is DreamOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Using dreams to power your story (Short Stories Newsletter - April 25, 2012)
"I Object!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How attending a court proceeding might inspire your muse (Short Stories Newsletter - May 16, 2012)
"Bump in the NightOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Sometimes my mind plays tricks on me (Short Stories Newsletter - May 23, 2012)
"On This DayOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How to use this day in history to jump-start your writing (Short Stories Newsletter - June 20, 2012)
"Now What?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
What to do with your stories after you've perfected them (Short Stories Newsletter - July 18, 2012)
"My LaunderetteOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How an encounter in a laundromat inspired one of my favorite stories (Short Stories Newsletter - August 15, 2012)
"Sticks and StonesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Why it's so important to choose our words carefully (Short Stories Newsletter - September 12, 2012)
"Gone but Not ForgottenOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Be a witness to your place and time by writing personal essays and memoirs (Short Stories Newsletter - October 10, 2012)
"Teensy Tiny Tricks that TitillateOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How using various tools and techniques can spice up your writing (Short Stories Newsletter - November 6, 2012)
"God Is in the DetailsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
If writing is worth doing, it's worth doing right (Short Stories Newsletter - December 4, 2012)
"Out With the Old, In With the NewOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
As 2012 ends, 2013 offers limitless possibilities (Short Stories Newsletter - January 1, 2013)
"Born FreeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind." (Short Stories Newsletter - January 29, 2013)
"Let the Pains BeginOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Sometimes we must hit rock bottom (Short Stories Newsletter - February 26, 2013)
"Crisis AcuteOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
What you can learn from a 1949 sci-fi classic (Short Stories Newsletter - March 27, 2013)
"Truly, Madly, DeeplyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How adverbs and adjectives weigh down your manuscript (Short Stories Newsletter - April 24, 2013)
"A Picture Is Worth a Thousand WordsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How photographs kindle creativity (Short Stories Newsletter - May 22, 2013)
"Knock on WoodOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Tempting fate and other superstitions (Short Stories Newsletter - June 19, 2013)
"Making a List, Checking It TwiceOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How lists can stimulate and inspire your muse (Short Stories Newsletter - July 17, 2013)
"A Day in the CountryOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Inspiration lurks right outside your door (Short Stories Newsletter - August 14, 2013)
"Alternate EndingsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
A writing exercise (Short Stories Newsletter - September 11, 2013)
"Once Upon a TimeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
When it comes to story ideas, sometimes you have to think outside the box (Short Stories Newsletter - October 9, 2013)
"Physiologically SpeakingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Writing convincing, emotionally-charged scenes (Short Stories Newsletter - November 6, 2013)
"Gimme FiveOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
When it comes to writer's block, all I need is five minutes alone with Google (Short Stories Newsletter - December 4, 2013)
"I Need a HeroOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Archetypes, character arc, and the Hero's Journey (Short Stories Newsletter - January 1, 2014)
"M is for MentorOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction." ~ John Crosby (Short Stories Newsletter - January 29, 2014)
"The Threshold GuardianOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
At the gateway to adventure, the Threshold Guardian awaits (Short Stories Newsletter - February 26, 2014)
"The HeraldOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Herald characters issue challenges and announce the coming of significant change." ~ Christopher Vogler (Short Stories Newsletter - March 26, 2014)
"The ShapeshifterOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
The next archetype in Vogler's "The Writer's Journey." (Short Stories Newsletter - April 23, 2014)
"The ShadowOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Welcome to the dark side (Short Stories Newsletter - May 21, 2014)
"The AllyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Thank you for being a friend (Short Stories Newsletter - June 18, 2014)
"The TricksterOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"A company of wolves is better than a company of wolves in sheep's clothing." ~ Anthony Liccione (Short Stories Newsletter - July 16, 2014)
"GC1F2XNOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"We never seek things for themselves. What we seek is the very seeking of things." ~ Blaise Pascal (Short Stories Newsletter - August 13, 2014)
"It's Raining MenOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Rugby, the rain, Rambo, and you (Short Stories Newsletter - September 10, 2014)
"Say It Ain't So-SoOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Don't settle for mediocre; strive for extraordinary (Short Stories Newsletter - October 8, 2014)
"1,667 WordsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Normal people can produce extraordinary things by simply refusing to leave a blank page blank." ~ Chris Baty (Short Stories Newsletter - November 5, 2014)
"Collaborative WritingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Leapfrogging your way across the finish line (Short Stories Newsletter - December 3, 2014)
"What's Your Platform?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
The art of self-promotion (Short Stories Newsletter - December 31, 2014)
"That GuyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"So the writer who breeds more words than he needs is making a chore for the reader who reads." ~ Dr. Seuss (Short Stories Newsletter - January 28, 2015)
"Yada Yada YadaOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Advice can be daunting (Short Stories Newsletter - February 25, 2015)
"Shackled and ChainedOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Everyone fears something, but how do you write about it in a convincing, sympathetic way? (Short Stories Newsletter - March 25, 2015)
"My Last NerveOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"I don't usually lose my temper, but if I get angry, it's true--I'm scary." ~ Eva Mendes (Short Stories Newsletter - April 22, 2015)
"Unbreak My HeartOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear." ~ C.S. Lewis (Short Stories Newsletter - May 20, 2015)
"E is for EnvyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones." ~ Proverbs 14:30 (Short Stories Newsletter - June 17, 2015)
"Imaginary LoverOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Where there's smoke, there's fire. Where there's you, there's desire." ~ Unknown (Short Stories Newsletter - July 15, 2015)
"Soul EaterOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." ~ Randall Terry (Short Stories Newsletter - August 12, 2015)
"The Green-Eyed MonsterOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Jealousy is the tie that binds, and binds, and binds." ~ Helen Rowland (Short Stories Newsletter - September 9, 2015)
"Ego TripOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16:18 (Short Stories Newsletter - October 7, 2015)
" A Rose by Any Other NameOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
What matters is what something is, not what it is called. (Short Stories Newsletter - November 4, 2015)
"Dead and BuriedOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Let's talk of graves, of worms, and epitaphs." ~ William Shakespeare, "King Richard II" (Short Stories Newsletter - December 2, 2015)
"MK-Ultra: The CIA's Mind-Control ProgramOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"If you don't control your mind, someone else will." ~ John Allston (Short Stories Newsletter - December 30, 2015)
"Meet UK Horror Master Iain Rob WrightOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“I used to think all the monsters in my life were made up.” ~ Iain Rob Wright, "The Picture Frame" (Short Stories Newsletter - January 27, 2016)
"The Faces of a StrangerOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." ~ Jack London (Short Stories Newsletter - February 24, 2016)
"Writing CreativelyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ~ Stephen King (Short Stories Newsletter - March 23, 2016)
"Earth AbidesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"We are living on the brink of the apocalypse, but the world is asleep." ~ Joel C. Rosenberg (Short Stories Newsletter - April 20, 2016)
"A Reluctant HeroOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"After twenty-two years of trying to break into the [publishing] industry, I’m creating my own." ~ Keith C. Blackmore (Short Stories Newsletter - May 18, 2016)
"Transgressions and TaboosOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Are you a fearless writer? (Short Stories Newsletter - June 15, 2016)
"Introverts, Extroverts, and YouOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” ~ Aristotle (Short Stories Newsletter - July 13, 2016) (2016 Quill Awards Nominee for Best Newsletter Editing.) *Delight*
"Map Your CourseOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.” ~ Earl Nightingale (Short Stories Newsletter - August 10, 2016)
"Story StartersOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Why wait for a light at the end of the tunnel when you can switch on a lamp? (Short Stories Newsletter - September 7, 2016)
"TrinketsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
WDC's newest and most addicting feature has finally arrived! (Short Stories Newsletter - October 5, 2016)
"Reading, Reviewing, and RatingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
The scary side of posting content online. This edition includes trinkets! (Short Stories Newsletter - November 2, 2016)
"Don't Fear the ReaperOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"We are living on the brink of the apocalypse, but the world is asleep." ~ Joel C. Rosenberg (Short Stories Newsletter - November 30, 2016)
"Looking Forward to 2017Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring." ~ David Bowie (Short Stories Newsletter - December 28, 2016)
"Like a BossOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Dream. Decide. Direction. Dare. Determination. Discipline. Deadline? (Short Stories Newsletter - January 25, 2017)
"The HorrorOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"There's no purer feeling in the world than being scared." ~ Stephen Graham Jones (Short Stories Newsletter - February 22, 2017)
"The WatcherOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"We cruise around and see what you guys are doing, and end up putting it in books." ~ Stephen King (Short Stories Newsletter - March 22, 2017) (2017 Quill Awards Nominee for Best Newsletter Editing.)
"Web of LiesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Deceit, duplicity, and other disingenuous, dastardly deeds. (Short Stories Newsletter - April 19, 2017) (2017 Quill Awards Nominee for Best Newsletter Editing.)
"A History of MadnessOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How a jaunt through the annals of history can inspire your muse (Short Stories Newsletter - May 17, 2017) (2017 Quill Awards Nominee for Best Newsletter Editing.)
"The ArchitectOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How the sixteen personality types help you create more realistic characters (Short Stories Newsletter - June 14, 2017)
"The Components of StoryOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." ~ Maya Angelou (Short Stories Newsletter - July 12, 2017)
"Total Solar EclipseOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Eclipse excitement and a state of imminent emergency (Short Stories Newsletter - August 9, 2017)
"Points of MinutiaeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
The truth about forensic analysis (Short Stories Newsletter - September 6, 2017)
"Fall Into FictionOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Colder weather means more time to write, right? (Short Stories Newsletter - October 4, 2017)
"The Story WithinOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Viewing images with a writer's eye (Short Stories Newsletter - November 1, 2017)
"About a GuyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Why the character study is so compelling (Short Stories Newsletter - November 29, 2017)
"ChristmahanukwanzaakahOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Peace and holiday blessings to you and yours (Short Stories Newsletter - December 27, 2017)
"Get InspiredOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Searching for that spark of creativity (Short Stories Newsletter - January 24, 2018)
"Winchester: Fact vs. FictionOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
The real story behind San José's Winchester Mystery House {t-NL:8730} (Short Stories Newsletter - February 21, 2018)
"Start with WhyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Understanding The Golden Circle (Short Stories Newsletter - March 21, 2018)
"What Is Courage?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall." ~ Ray Bradbury (Short Stories Newsletter - April 18, 2018)
"Medieval Animal TrialsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"You can always tell about somebody by the way they put their hands on an animal." ~ Betty White (Short Stories Newsletter - May 16, 2018)
"The Body FarmOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome." ~ Isaac Asimov (Short Stories Newsletter - June 13, 2018)
"Inspiration, Please!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go." ~ E. L. Doctorow (Short Stories Newsletter - July 11, 2018)
"People are StrangeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"The world is a strange and wonderful place." ~ Laurie Anderson (Short Stories Newsletter - August 8, 2018)
"The Fairness FactorOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"The universe is not fair and it is never going to be fair." ~ Daniel Keys Moran (Short Stories Newsletter - September 5, 2018)  (2018 Quill Awards Nominee for Best Newsletter Editing.)
"The Dark SideOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Convicts and Crime Stories (Short Stories Newsletter - October 3, 2018)
"Things That Go Bump in the NightOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Is fear itself really the only thing we have to fear? (Short Stories Newsletter - October 31, 2018)
"From DNA to OMGOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"When you give your DNA, you give up not only your own genetic privacy, but that of your entire family." ~ Tiffany Li (Short Stories Newsletter - November 28, 2018)
"Making MemoriesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Fiction Fodder: Family, friends,and festivities (Short Stories Newsletter - December 26, 2018)
"Secrets and LiesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Like real people, our characters have secrets and tell lies about who they are. (Short Stories Newsletter - January 23, 2019)
"Trust No OneOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Truth is stranger than fiction (Short Stories Newsletter - February 20, 2019)
"The Epitome of EvilOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist." ~ from the film The Usual Suspects (Short Stories Newsletter - March 20, 2019)
"The Man Who Wasn't ThereOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Curious Cases of Commuting Characters (Short Stories Newsletter - April 17, 2019)
"Fear, Self-Sabotage, and YouOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Be afraid. Be very afraid." ~ The Fly (Short Stories Newsletter - May 15, 2019)
"Our Orwellian RealityOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"When we shift our perception, our experience changes." ~ Lindsay Wagner (Short Stories Newsletter - June 12, 2019)
"The Hero's JourneyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Don't forget, you are the hero of your own story." ~ Greg Boyle (Short Stories Newsletter - July 10, 2019)
"Blackstone's FormulationOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” ~ Sir William Blackstone (Short Stories Newsletter - August 7, 2019)
"Birthday BlessingsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence." ~ Colin Powell (Short Stories Newsletter - September 4, 2019)
"Mass Psychogenic IllnessOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“Guilt and hysteria. And at the bottom of it all, like an evil dragon, lies Fear.” ~ Henry Miller (Short Stories Newsletter - October 2, 2019)
"Roko's BasiliskOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“We will be to robots what dogs are to humans, and I’m rooting for the machines.” ~ Claude Shannon (Short Stories Newsletter - October 30, 2019)
"Think, Believe, Heal?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Our life is shaped by our mind, for we become what we think." ~ Buddha (Short Stories Newsletter - November 27, 2019)
"Random Acts of KindnessOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“Be the reason someone smiles, the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” ~ Roy Bennett (Short Stories Newsletter - December 25, 2019)
"For the Love of WritingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” ~ Louis L’Amour (Short Stories Newsletter - February 19, 2020)
"Conspiracy TheoriesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Is something still considered a conspiracy if it's played out right under our noses?" ~ Moby (Short Stories Newsletter - April 15, 2020)
"A History of Riots in AmericaOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Can we all get along?" ~ Rodney King (Short Stories Newsletter - June 10, 2020)
"Operation Underground RailroadOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Save the Children (Short Stories Newsletter - August 5, 2020)
"Centuries of Beastly OccurrencesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Clearly, animals know more than we think, and think a great deal more than we know." ~ Irene M. Pepperberg (Short Stories Newsletter - September 30, 2020)
"Grateful for BeingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“Let all your thinks be thanks.” ~ W.H. Auden (Short Stories Newsletter - November 25, 2020)
"Ridiculous Rules and RegulationsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"The essence of tyranny is the enforcement of stupid laws." ~ Edmund Burke (Short Stories Newsletter - January 20, 2021)
"16 PersonalitiesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"I am what is mine. Personality is the original personal property." ~ Norman O. Brown (Short Stories Newsletter - March 17, 2021) (2021 Quill Awards Nominee for Best Newsletter Editing.)
"Odds and EndsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it." ~ Edgar Allan Poe (Short Stories Newsletter - May 12, 2021)
"What Scares You?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"My 'fear' is my substance, and probably the best part of me." ~ Franz Kafka (Short Stories Newsletter - July 7, 2021)
"Fearless Writing with Émile ZolaOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"I am charmed to observe that my brother journalists possess the sensitive nerves of young girls." ~ Émile Zola (Short Stories Newsletter - September 1, 2021)
"Stories From Around the InternetOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction (Short Stories Newsletter - October 27, 2021)
"Secret Rooms and Hidden TunnelsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places." Roald Dahl (Short Stories Newsletter - December 22, 2021)
"Alternate HistoryOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"History is a set of lies agreed upon." ~ Napoleon Bonaparte (Short Stories Newsletter - February 16, 2022)
"AnamnesisOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Plunder your abundant memory cache (Short Stories Newsletter - April 13, 2022)
"What If?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Maybe life is random, but I doubt it." ~ Steven Tyler (Short Stories Newsletter - June 8, 2022)
"Is Seeing Still Believing?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
In the 1990s, academic researchers developed a terrifying technology with tragic real-life consequences. (Short Stories Newsletter - August 3, 2022)
"Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little LiesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Don't lie about anything, ever. Lying leads to Hell." ~ Jordan Peterson (Short Stories Newsletter - September 28, 2022)
"Truth Is Stranger Than FictionOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it is more interesting." ~William Randolph Hearst (Short Stories Newsletter - November 23, 2022)
"Murder in a Small TownOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"I have too great a soul to die like a criminal." ~ John Wilkes Booth (Short Stories Newsletter - January 18, 2023)
"This Day In HistoryOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"History will be kind to me for I intend to write it." ~ Winston Churchill (Short Stories Newsletter - March 15, 2023)
"Science FactOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“Everything is becoming science fiction." ~ J. G. Ballard (Short Stories Newsletter - May 10, 2023)
"The Power of LanguageOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic." ~ J.K. Rowling (Short Stories Newsletter - July 5, 2023)
"Life Is Just a FantasyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Fantasy mirrors desire. Imagination reshapes it." ~Mason Cooley (Short Stories Newsletter - August 30, 2023)
"Kindle CreativityOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working." - Henri Matisse (Short Stories Newsletter - October 25, 2023)
"Blessed Is the SeasonOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." ~ Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol" (Short Stories Newsletter - December 20, 2023)
"To Be or Not to BeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time." ~ Maya Angelou (Short Stories Newsletter - February 14, 2024)
"Dear BossOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Dear Boss, I keep on hearing the police have caught me but they wont fix me just yet." ~ Jack the Ripper (Short Stories Newsletter - April 10, 2024)
"The Bell JarOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Hurt people hurt people." ~ Charles Eads (Short Stories Newsletter - June 5, 2024)
"The Controversial Oxford CommaOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"You know you're a language nerd when you have a strong opinion about serial commas." ~Internet meme, c. 2012 (Short Stories Newsletter - July 31, 2024)
"Rearrange, Rephrase, ReviseOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"It is perfectly okay to write garbage as long as you edit brilliantly." ~ C.J. Cherryh (Short Stories Newsletter - September 25, 2024)


Spiritual
"Going HomeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Is death the end, or just the beginning? (Spiritual Newsletter - April 13, 2011)
"Be A Beneficial Presence, Part 1Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Do you infect people with your smile, or poison them with your negativity? (Spiritual Newsletter - June 8, 2011)
"Be A Beneficial Presence, Part 2Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Will you leave this place better than when you arrived? (Spiritual Newsletter - July 6, 2011)
""I Wonder How I'll Be Remembered."Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How a Sunday morning sermon revealed the formula for discovering your life's purpose (Spiritual Newsletter - August 3, 2011)
"Free HugsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
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 OneOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Opportunities to serve will present themselves. You DO have the power to bless someone else's life (Spiritual Newsletter - October 26, 2011)
"Wonka WisdomOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Hold your breath. Make a wish. Count to three." (Spiritual Newsletter - February 15, 2012)
"I Forgive YouOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself." ~ Suzanne Somers (Spiritual Newsletter - March 14, 2012)
"A Series of Unfortunate EventsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
One's true self will never be more exposed than when faced with hardship and pain. (Spiritual Newsletter - May 9, 2012)
"10 Things I Hate About YouOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
No one is born a hater (Spiritual Newsletter - June 6, 2012)
"Reclaim Your PowerOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Inspirational words from Bishop T.D. Jakes (Spiritual Newsletter - July 11, 2012)
"Time for a Little Spring CleaningOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Garage sales are good for the soul (Spiritual Newsletter - August 8, 2012)
"The NoticerOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Sometimes the noticer likes to be noticed, too (Spiritual Newsletter - August 29, 2012)
"Try a Little TendernessOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
You can shine the light of love in the depths of someone else's despair (Spiritual Newsletter - October 24, 2012)
"Ghoulies & Ghosties & 3-legged BeastiesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
A brief discussion about the history of Halloween and how it's celebrated (Spiritual Newsletter - October 31, 2012)
"A Time for ThanksgivingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Gratitude shouldn't be expressed only one day a year (Spiritual Newsletter - November 20, 2012)
"Giving Is Its Own RewardOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
You can contribute any time of year (Spiritual Newsletter - November 27, 2012)
"A Moment of SilenceOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Dedicated to everyone shattered by Friday's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT (Spiritual Newsletter - December 18, 2012)
"Learning from ElenaOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Lessons from the littlest teachers (Spiritual Newsletter - January 15, 2013)
"Isn't It IronicOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Alanis Morissette ain't got nothin' on me (Spiritual Newsletter - January 22, 2013)
"If At First You Don't SucceedOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How do you define success, and what brings you happiness? (Spiritual Newsletter - February 12, 2013)
"Man's Best FriendOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Our pets can teach us a thing or three (Spiritual Newsletter - February 19, 2013)
"Is There Anybody In There?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Just Nod If You Can Hear Me (Spiritual Newsletter - March 20, 2013)
"You CAN Teach an Old Dog New TricksOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
It's never too late to make changes (Spiritual Newsletter - April 17, 2013)
"With a Wink and a SmileOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How a bully helped me transform into who I am today (Spiritual Newsletter - May 15, 2013)
"The Boogeyman in the ClosetOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
A personal story about Alzheimer's, Stephen King, and unconditional love (Spiritual Newsletter - June 12, 2013)
"Fitting In vs. BelongingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Are they the same thing, and what can we learn from them? (Spiritual Newsletter - July 10, 2013)
"Holy NowOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Getting in touch with my Cherokee heritage (Spiritual Newsletter - August 7, 2013)
"Time Marches OnOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Life is a continuous cycle of decay and growth, death and new life. (Spiritual Newsletter - September 4, 2013)
"A Spoonful of SugarOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
One funeral, six years, twelve boxes, and two BIG surprises (Spiritual Newsletter - October 2, 2013)
"Pick a Card, Any CardOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How card decks can be part of your daily spiritual practice (Spiritual Newsletter - October 30, 2013)
"A Season of ThanksgivingOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
We all have something to be thankful for (Spiritual Newsletter - November 27, 2013)
"God Bless Us, EveryoneOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Peace and goodwill, love and laughter, graciousness and gratitude can be practiced wherever you are (Spiritual Newsletter - December 25, 2013)
"Wait a Minute, Mr. PostmanOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Four weeks, four letters, for your soul (Spiritual Newsletter - January 22, 2014)
"Us and ThemOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Saturday, celebrities, an epiphany, and me (Spiritual Newsletter - February 19, 2014)
"Pictorial PasticheOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Exercising your creativity is a spiritual practice. (Spiritual Newsletter - March 19, 2014)
"Batter Up!Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball, and sometimes it feels like you're dodging the automated pitching machine. (Spiritual Newsletter - April 16, 2014)
"Religion vs. SpiritualityOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? (Spiritual Newsletter - May 14, 2014)
"Just BreatheOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your spiritual wellbeing is take a time out (Spiritual Newsletter - June 11, 2014)
"Cults in AmericaOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
From Koresh, to Applewhite, to Jim Jones (Spiritual Newsletter - July 9, 2014)
"Mortification of the FleshOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Spiritual cleansing through self-denial and pain (Spiritual Newsletter - August 6, 2014)
"Creating a Sacred SpaceOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Prized particulars for personalizing your practice (Spiritual Newsletter - September 3, 2014)
"Angelic IntroductionsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Are you a believer? (Spiritual Newsletter - October 1, 2014)
"Inherent GoodnessOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
My vacation proved what I believed to be true all along (Spiritual Newsletter - October 29, 2014)
"I See YouOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Amanda Palmer, TED, and "The Art of Asking." (Spiritual Newsletter - November 26, 2014)
"The Gift of a YearOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"If you don't give to yourself, you will suffer damage." ~ Dr. Mira Kirshenbaum (Spiritual Newsletter - December 24, 2014)
"Do You Believe?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Spirits and demons and psychics, oh my! (Spiritual Newsletter - January 21, 2015)
"The Transformative Power of PrayerOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but to change the nature of the one who prays.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard (Spiritual Newsletter - February 18, 2015)
"A Team-Building ExerciseOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
What folding a towel taught me (Spiritual Newsletter - March 18, 2015)
"Follow the LeaderOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others." ~ John Maxwell (Spiritual Newsletter - April 15, 2015)
"Ch-Ch-Ch-ChangesOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." ~ Wayne Dyer (Spiritual Newsletter - May 13, 2015)
"Scenes from a RestaurantOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How a trip to the salad bar led to an unexpected act of kindness (Spiritual Newsletter - June 10, 2015)
"Winds of ChangeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." ~ Aristotle (Spiritual Newsletter - July 8, 2015)
"A Celebration of LifeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Why does someone have to die before we celebrate their life? (Spiritual Newsletter - August 5, 2015)
"I am GratefulOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Peace begins with a smile." ~ Mother Teresa (Spiritual Newsletter - September 2, 2015)
"You Can Lead a Horse to WaterOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"No one wants advice--only corroboration." ~ John Steinbeck (Spiritual Newsletter - September 30, 2015)
"SamhainOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Samhain (Summer's End) is one of four Greater Sabbats, the highest holy day of witches (Spiritual Newsletter - October 28, 2015)
"Planksgiving 2015Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Count your blessings, and make the holiday your own by starting a tradition (Spiritual Newsletter - November 25, 2015)
"Christmas Time is HereOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Oh, that we could always see such spirit through the year (Spiritual Newsletter - December 23, 2015)
"The Act of ForgivenessOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Let no man pull you low enough to hate him." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. (Spiritual Newsletter - January 20, 2016)
"Humans of Planet EarthOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“Be pitiful, for every man is fighting a hard battle.” ~ Ian Maclaren (Spiritual Newsletter - February 17, 2016)
"MetamorphosisOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
“People don't resist change.They resist being changed.” ~ Peter Senge (Spiritual Newsletter - March 16, 2016)
"Meditative MindOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Meditation is the soul's perspective glass." ~ Owen Feltham (Spiritual Newsletter - April 13, 2016)
"An Introduction to MudrasOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Health is in your hands. (Spiritual Newsletter - May 11, 2016)
"Seven Deadly SinsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Centuries pass and civilizations crumble, yet our infatuation with sin never dies. (Spiritual Newsletter - June 8, 2016)
"The Devil's BibleOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Discovering the truth behind the world's largest existing medieval manuscript (Spiritual Newsletter - July 6, 2016)
"Words Are ThingsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Moving a little closer toward love (Spiritual Newsletter - August 3, 2016)
"Spiritual DestinationsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Taking your practice one step farther (Spiritual Newsletter - August 31, 2016)
"Dream a Little Dream of MeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Do you believe in dream interpretation? (Spiritual Newsletter - September 28, 2016)
"Got To Tell SomebodyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Music is integral to humanity, and much of our spirituality resides between the notes. (Spiritual Newsletter - October 26, 2016)
"Kindness MattersOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Hold back any harsh thoughts, words or criticisms, and find a way to be gentle in your dealings with self and others." (Spiritual Newsletter - November 23, 2016)
"Holidays and GriefOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief." ~ Aeschylus (Spiritual Newsletter - December 21, 2016)
"Divided We FallOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety." ~ W. Somerset Maugham (Spiritual Newsletter - January 18, 2017)
"Love Is in the AirOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." ~ Audrey Hepburn (Spiritual Newsletter - February 15, 2017)
"Daily DevotionsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"They all lead to God in the end." ~ Preface, A Course in Miracles. (Spiritual Newsletter - March 15, 2017)
"A Guided MeditationOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." ~ Albert Einstein (Spiritual Newsletter - April 12, 2017)
"What Would Jesus Do?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How reading Jesus's words changed my life (Spiritual Newsletter - May 10, 2017)
"A Grateful HeartOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." ~ William Arthur Ward (Spiritual Newsletter - June 7, 2017)
"HermeneuticsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Is your interpretation of the Bible literal, figurative, or metaphorical? (Spiritual Newsletter - July 5, 2017)
"The UninvitedOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Do you believe the living can communicate with the dead? (Spiritual Newsletter - August 2, 2017)
"1SEOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Why it's important to take time to appreciate (Spiritual Newsletter - August 30, 2017)
"The UsurperOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Alzheimer's: a disease of stealth and destruction (Spiritual Newsletter - September 27, 2017) (2017 Quill Awards Nominee for Best Newsletter Editing.)
"Roll With It, BabyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Inspiration often comes from unlikely sources (Spiritual Newsletter - October 25, 2017)
"PrayOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
We ALL have something for which to be grateful (Spiritual Newsletter - November 22, 2017)
"I'm SorryOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
The two most healing words in the English language (Spiritual Newsletter - December 20, 2017) (2017 Quill Awards Nominee for Best Newsletter Editing.)
"Why Won't You Forgive Me?Open in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
When "I'm sorry" isn't enough (Spiritual Newsletter - January 17, 2018)
"Less Is MoreOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How to respond when someone's grieving (Spiritual Newsletter - February 14, 2018)
"Back to BasicsOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
How modern technology has ruined communication (Spiritual Newsletter - March 14, 2018)
"For Women OnlyOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Why women are the gatekeepers of happy marriages (Spiritual Newsletter - April 11, 2018)
"In GratitudeOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
Aging means you've been blessed with another day (Spiritual Newsletter - May 9, 2018)
"All Too FamiliarOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration." ~ Lucius Apuleis (124 – 170 A.D.) (Spiritual Newsletter - June 6, 2018)
"Equal Opportunity OffendersOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Bombarding people with ‘sensationalized’ negativity has real psychological effects." ~ Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. (Spiritual Newsletter - July 4, 2018)
"Give a Little BitOpen in new Window. by Shannon Author Icon
"Did universal charity prevail, earth would be a heaven, and hell a fable." ~ Charles Caleb Coltony (Spiritual Newsletter - August 1, 2018)
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