New post, "How I got my agent" - possibly of interest to the #amquerying folks, those following my writer journey, or anyone who wants a peek behind the curtain: jamesschannep.com/2024/01/30/how… #WritingCommunity #writersoftwitter #AuthorsOfTwitter

🟣S.L. PrayersforPeace🙏🏼🌻 Kesia Lupo Keep at it! “A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit.” – Richard Bach

Kesia Lupo Thanks, Kesia! One of my favorite quotes I keep near and dear is, "Genius is infinite patience" attributed to Michelangelo. Thrilled to be on this journey together!

"You can’t control when lightning will strike, but you can keep planting lightning rods."

New bio time! What do you think? #WritingCommmunity #AuthorsOfTwitter

Not terribly far off from the Tansky House in HAUNTED?

Upon reflection, I've realized it's been over five years since I've started a novel (not counting my CYP Gamebooks gamebooks or short stories). A lot has changed since then #WritingCommunity

Prologues: read, skim, or skip? Inquiring minds want to know, #BookTwitter

Come by The Book Archive in Fountain, Colorado tomorrow for their grand re-opening! It's a book-loving celebration planned from 11-5pm, with goodies, giveaways, and featuring several local authors, including yours truly from 11-2!

Get your Click Your Poison books signed in Colorado tomorrow!

Huge announcement! This is an incredible honor not just for me as an author, but a historic moment for my family as well.

Breaking News! CYP Gamebooks has officially licensed "Steamboat Willie" for a new epic gamebook adventure! Grab the helm and prepare for rollicking rapids. WILLIED by James Schannep: Three Unique Storylines. Over 50 Possible Endings. Just One Question: Can YOU Steamboat?

Almost no one survives. If everyone made it, it'd be called Zombiepalooza, not the Zombie Apocalypse.

Focusing on this today. I'm here to write a damn good book.

#authors Hot take: "Write what you know" was never meant for facts, situations, etc. But rather, what you know *emotionally* -- write what you can convey authentically by drawing on your life experiences.

GENIE: I will grant you one wish. ME: Ha, fine, I wish for unlimited wishes. GENIE: Granted. ME: Wait, what? Really? GENIE: Yes. You may wish as much as you'd like. None of the others will come true, but go ahead, knock yourself out. ME: 🤦‍♂️ *genie disappears in a puff*

In this interview, you'll find me doing my impression of someone who stays positive in the face of massive trials and tribulations. Thanks to CanvasRebel for the opportunity to chat! canvasrebel.com/meet-james-sch…

Oh do I have the perfect book for this! Paging author James Schannep - if any editors want to read a funny contemporary teen drama with a 14 y/o boy MC, a vampiric twist, and a tonne of feelings, lmk. 👀

Natali Simmonds I like it as a "do not disturb" sign 😅