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.

Finishing the Book Blues

Posted on February 9, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

A strange thing happens to me when I’m writing and I near the end of a story.  I tend to slow down, or stop all together for a time.  It happens in almost every novel length story that I write.  … Continue reading →

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Writing News, Wyrd House Update

Posted on January 20, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

Greetings all!  I can only apologize for being MIA for so long.  I’ve had a bit of winter depression, I think.  My fiancé and I only moved two hours north of Louisville, but it’s very different weather-wise.  It’s been so … Continue reading →

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Grammar vs Creative License

Posted on November 9, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Today’s post comes from some comments I’ve read both here and on the writing forum I frequent. It can cause arguments, so let me get one thing straight from the beginning—I believe with all my heart that each one of … Continue reading →

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Vaginas and Chainsaws

Posted on November 3, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

A couple of days ago, my mom bought me a chainsaw.  It’s a petite little thing, 1.5 horsepower, 14” blade, and it plugs in to an extension cord.  It was just what I needed to clean out all the dead … Continue reading →

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Yard Sales and Memories

Posted on October 28, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Yard sale. There’s a million jokes and a certain amount of disdain associated with that phrase. “No one’s going to pay five dollars for that.” “You must be really hard up for money.” “Who wants to buy other people’s junk … Continue reading →

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Read

Posted on October 22, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Sorry I’ve been MIA lately. I posted quite a bit there for a while, but then got involved with some other projects. And I got distracted. I’ve been reading. Yeah, I know! That’s crazy talk! What am I doing reading … Continue reading →

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Grammar Oddities, Part Two

Posted on October 1, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

There are so many oddities in the English language that I could write a whole blog just about them, but how boring would that be?  Instead, here is installment two, and I may do another from time to time. Abbreviation … Continue reading →

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Grammar Oddities, Part One

Posted on September 25, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Weird grammar. In the English language there are exceptions to every rule, and then, some of the rules are just weird. Today we are going to take a break from photography to talk about some oddities of grammar. Some are … Continue reading →

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Blog Photography 101- Part Two, Contrast

Posted on September 24, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

I’m not a photographer, but when I started this blog, I decided that I wanted the pics to be as “me” as the words.  So they are.  To encourage more of my fellow bloggers to take advantage of the digital … Continue reading →

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The Animal

Posted on September 23, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

A writing prompt and the first signs of autumn inspired me to give you all a little early Halloween present. The Animal Branches grab at her legs as Tina sprints down the little-used trail. The thick forest suspends the trail … Continue reading →

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