Shannon Mori

May 31, 2023 by Shannon Mori

Did The Ear Bend come easily and perfectly or was it like drilling rock and blasting it out as Ernest Hemingway so eloquently put it? How did I write a book? How did I know what would work and what people might want to purchase and read themselves? Where does one even begin? Whether you have goals to have your writing published, work as a professional writer or enjoy writing for fun as a hobby, here are some basic writing tips that have worked for me.

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Mar 30, 2025 by Shannon Mori

Pawsome Pals really do make the best of friends! If you are like our family, your pets are more than just animals; they are members of the family. It's not just good for your pet, but studies show that the relationship between pets and children has a positive impact on the child's overall well-being. Growing up with pets is linked to higher self-esteem, social skills and cognitive development. The American Academy of Pediatrics found that kids who grow up with pets also tend to have better general health. Owning a pet is a big responsibility so how do you know when your child is ready for a pet? Furthermore, how do you know what pet is right for your family? Let me help you answer these questions prior to bringing a new pawsome addition to your family.

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Mar 17, 2025 by Shannon Mori

As I was working on my first book, I never realized how much my past career in marketing would help my current career as a writer and author. For fellow authors, marketing is often viewed as the most challenging aspect of self-publishing a children's book, but it does not have to be. Having a plan and breaking it down in a way that works for you will help you get your book out there. Tom Fishburne said it best when he said, "The best marketing doesn't feel like marketing." Let me help you make marketing a natural and organic process and a less daunting experience by breaking it down in 7 steps. 

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May 15, 2023 by Shannon Mori

Self-publishing or traditionally publishing a book is an amazing journey and one that involves lots of learning and research. If you want your book to sell whether it be online or in store, you will soon come to learn that you will be marketing yourself and your book a great deal! This article is to help you specifically get your book on the shelves in book stores. Here is the step-by-step on how I got my first book of the Pawsome Pals book series, The Ear Bend, on the shelves of Barnes and Noble (among other book sellers).

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