Join us as we journey through the literary explorations of author extraordinaire, Shannon Jump. An unflinching storyteller, Shannon gives us the lowdown on her thrilling trilogy, Crimes of Passion, and teases us with hints about her upcoming psychological thriller, Down She Goes. Her tales of independent authorship, from the elation of creative control to the laborious task of weaving her writing career into her already bustling life, offer listeners a raw and honest look into the world of indie publishing.

Shannon’s narrative is one of resilience, embracing a significant lifestyle shift after major surgery, and using her love of reading to fuel her writing. Not one to be confined by the boundaries of a single genre, Shannon shares her experience of genre-hopping, which adds an electrifying unpredictability to her works. She brings us along her journey, from the conception of an idea to the final product.

The conversation takes an exciting turn as we discuss the challenges faced by independent authors in the audiobook production process. We delve into topics such as the cost of production, the increasing demand for audiobooks, and the time investment required. Shannon’s candid accounts of balancing her time while working from home and planning time to listen to other podcasts is sure to resonate with many listeners. Lastly, we talk about the profound impact that Shannon hopes her readers will gain from her upcoming book, Down She Goes. This episode is a must-listen for all book lovers and aspiring writers.

Time Line

(0:00:00) - Catching Up With Author Shannon Jump
(0:13:47) - Writing Process and Upcoming Book
(0:25:31) - Job Changes, Writing, and Future Books
(0:29:34) - Turn Books Into Audio Books

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About Shannon Jump

Shannon Jump is an avid reader and writer. She has a passion for storytelling and often writes across genres. She refuses to start the day without the perfect cup of coffee, is a die-hard Minnesota Twins baseball fan and Food Network junkie. Shannon lives in small-town Minnesota with her husband and two teenage kids. Her debut novel, My Only Sunshine was released on Feb. 25, 2021.
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She penned her first short story at the age of 12 and still has the original copy, cover art included!
Writing and storytelling have been a passion of hers for as long as she can remember, and if you follow her on Instagram, you'll see she's still just as excited about reading as she is about writing.
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In addition to writing and publishing independently, Shannon is an active Bookstagrammer and NetGalley reviewer. You can follow her book reviews and publishing journey on Goodreads and Instagram.

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