Author Archives: JulianneQJohnson

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About JulianneQJohnson

I am a writer in Indiana who lives with two cats, two ferrets, and one fiance. I enjoy cheap coffee and expensive chocolate.

Mentoring Sucks: or, some people don’t want help.

Posted on June 1, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

Don’t let the title fool you. I enjoy mentoring. Not today. Today, mentoring sucks. I have an over-helpful personality. I am sometimes too quick to jump in and offer help, which can get me into trouble. This comes from an … Continue reading →

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Some “review” sites don’t ring true.

Posted on May 29, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

So yesterday, my favorite writer’s forum was down for a bit. I love Absolute Write’s Water Cooler. It’s a large community of writers and readers who are happy to let you bounce ideas off of them or help you with … Continue reading →

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Entertainment: Art’s Red-haired Stepchild

Posted on May 26, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

“There is art and there is entertainment. They are not necessarily synonymous. The human animal would rather watch “fails” on YouTube, than to consider the merits of good story.” -a commenter on another blog, nameless to protect the innocent. Is … Continue reading →

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Eating Across America

Posted on May 25, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

“Give a toast to the sun, drink with the stars” -Kid Rock Brian and I made a plan about food before we ever left Indiana to head out west. We didn’t want to travel across the country and eat in … Continue reading →

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The Magic Kingdom

Posted on May 24, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

“With the top let back and the sunshine shining” -Kid Rock How can one truly describe Disneyland? The Magic Kingdom is not your average amusement park. There’s a reason that 17 million people visit there every year, and even after … Continue reading →

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I’m a Head Out West

Posted on May 23, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

“Well I’m packing up my game and I’m a head out west…” –Kid Rock My lovely fiancé and I went on an epic journey out west late last month.  Thanks to the generosity and kindness of my in-laws, we were … Continue reading →

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Lane Bryant, what the hell?

Posted on March 29, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

At some point in the not so distant future, I’m taking a trip with my sweetie out west. During said trip, we will be spending time with his lovely family, and going out to eat at a nice restaurant. Since … Continue reading →

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Words and phrases that I seriously f*%#ing hate

Posted on March 6, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

If you’ve ever read my blog, you’ll find that there are few swear words in it.  If you’ve met me in person, you’ll find that I love to cuss, and I am most fond of the versatility and unbiased joy … Continue reading →

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Querying Agents. (or: Welcome to Hell)

Posted on March 5, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

I’ve written several posts about writing query letters.  Now I’m in the middle of querying my paranormal romance, Wyrd House, and I think it’s time for another post about the hope, the dedication, the ocean of possibilities, and massive tides … Continue reading →

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Beginning the Book

Posted on February 9, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

Yesterday I wrote about some things that slow me down when it comes time end a story and what I do to avoid that slow down and finish the book.  Today I want to talk about a more prevailing problem, … Continue reading →

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