Author Archives: JulianneQJohnson

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.

Teatime of the Living Dead’s Big Fun Release Day!

Posted on May 9, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Teatime is live on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Amazon and available for purchase. I love this book and I’m very excited about this release. Teatime is one of my favorite things I’ve written to date. It combines all the things … Continue reading →

Posted in Book release, Kindle, reading, writing | Tagged Book release, Everyone's dying to read it., Teatime of the Living Dead | Leave a comment

Writing News

Posted on May 4, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

The year of writing dangerously continues! I finished Nick of Time! It’s done, it’s had a couple of re-writes, and it’s off to the editor. Once I get it back and make corrections, it’s next up at Kindle Scout. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Ghost in the Park news, Nick of Time, Teatime of the Living Dead, writing, Writing News- Plots and Plans | Tagged 2017-the year of writing dangerously, Teatime of the Living Dead debuts May 9th! | Leave a comment

Starting Your Novel with Backstory? Don’t.

Posted on April 20, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Starting Your Novel with Backstory? Don’t. I’ve gotten some great free eBooks by being involved in the Kindle Scout program. You nominate a book, it gets selected for publication, and you get a free book. You get a free book … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindle Scout, reading, writing, Writing Advice | Tagged Begin your story in an engaging way or lose your readers, Hook your reader from the first sentence., No disguise can hide an info-dump | 3 Comments

Spring Wildflowers- Picture Post

Posted on April 11, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

I love early spring wildflowers in Indiana. It’s living proof that the winter is behind us and warm days are on the way. I think winter is nice for about a week, then I’m done with it, and the long … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindle Scout, photography, writing | Tagged Indiana spring wildflowers, Thank goodness it's spring | 2 Comments

Crown Hill Cemetery

Posted on April 9, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Picture post! I had a big fun day with my family today. First there was the dropping off of an old mattress and box-springs as well as an old dishwasher at my town’s free heavy trash drop off. Okay, maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, photography, writing | Tagged Art nature and history come together in Crown Hill cemetery, Indianapolis' Crown Hill Cemetary | Leave a comment

Top 7 Newbie Writer Mistakes

Posted on April 7, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

We all start out somewhere. None of us are awesome novel writers right off the bat. That’s to be expected. No one goes straight from “I think I might write a book” to Stephen King, writing superstar, just as no … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Habits in writing, Kindle Scout, Teatime of the Living Dead, writing, Writing Advice | Tagged Common issues in writing, Problems for the beginning writer to watch out for., Writing better. | Leave a comment

The Year of Writing Dangerously- Writing News

Posted on April 6, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

The Year of Writing Dangerously- Writing News Today is mostly going to be writing news, and all the things I’ve been up to lately. I’ve been a busy bee, both with writing and also with a ton of campaigning and … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindle Scout, Newsletter, Teatime of the Living Dead, writing, Writing News- Plots and Plans, Wyrd House | Tagged It's spring and I'm a busy bee, Nick of Time news, Teatime of the Living Dead News, Wyrd House news | Leave a comment

Obedience Training Can Save Your Dog’s Life

Posted on April 2, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

I just spent 30 minutes trying to catch a dog, and another 30 posting its picture all over the internet. It’s a big baby. Not frightened or unfriendly, but so intent on chasing other animals that I could do nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Lost pets | Tagged All dogs need manners., Lost dogs with no training are impossible to catch., Your dog needs to be trained for it's own safety. | Leave a comment

Book Cover Blues- Part Two

Posted on March 27, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Book Cover Blues- Part Two I’m still working on the new cover for my next book, Nick of Time. Folks like the new art in both new covers, but I’m still fine tuning the fonts, and I have yet to … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Covers, Kindle Scout, writing | Tagged Making your own book covers, Trying to decide on a book cover. | 2 Comments

Making a Cover Blues

Posted on March 24, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Making a Cover Blues I’ve spoken about the trials and tribulations of an author making their own book covers before, and now I’m back again. There are good reasons that it’s smart to hire a professional. Book cover designers know … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Covers, Ebooks, Kindle Scout, Self Publishing, writing | Tagged Can't decide on a cover., Making your own book cover can be tough., Which cover should I use? | 9 Comments