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.

Charlie the Grasshopper wins Blog Battle!

Posted on January 17, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

My short story, Charlie the Grasshopper, won the Blog Battle short story contest last week. Charlie is thrilled, and wants to thank everyone who read and voted. He is very proud of his Blog Battle badge. You can read about … Continue reading →

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Making Your Own Book Cover (If you have to.)

Posted on January 14, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

It’s not the best idea to make your own cover. Even if you have some art background, you don’t have book cover design background. That’s a problem. Chances are, no matter how hard you work on the project, it isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Book Covers, writing, Writing Advice, Wyrd House | Tagged DIY book covers., Making your own book cover if you have to, Only make your own book cover if you have no other choice., Wyrd House book cover | 6 Comments

Let’s talk about Narrative Point of View!

Posted on January 13, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

There’s much confusion about the different styles of Point of View (POV) in novels, and exactly what each of them mean. I’ve just read a plethora of comments on the subject, and some clarity is desperately needed. Here I am, … Continue reading →

Posted in Narrative Point of View | Tagged Definition and use of narrative POV- now with more cat!, Different types of POV explained with kitties., POV trends in writing. | 5 Comments

Short Story- Charlie the Grasshopper

Posted on January 10, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Today, I’m taking part in Blog Battle. It’s a short story battle for fun and entertainment. This week the story criteria were as follows: 1,000 words Genre: Tall Tale Word: Resolved You can see the Blog Battle post with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Battle, Short Stories, writing | Tagged A Tall Tale short story, Charlie the Grasshopper | 16 Comments

Why Exclamation Marks Suck!!!

Posted on January 8, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Every day my fiancé goes to work, he texts me when he gets there. He knows I have anxiety issues. “Here safe! Love you!” Every day I respond, “Love you and stay safe!” (Sometimes I add hearts or smooches. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Punctuation, writing, Writing Advice | Tagged Exclamation points are the devil., Kill exclamation points with an ax!, When a writer should use exclamation points. | Leave a comment

Querying Agents- Both an Art Form and Masochistic Practice.

Posted on January 6, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Oh, the highs and lows of drafting a pitch and tossing it into the water to try to hook and land an agent. I’ve spoken on this in previous posts, but there’s always something new to say. (To see my … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year Plans

Posted on December 31, 2016 by JulianneQJohnson

I don’t make resolutions when it comes to New Year’s. I belong to the camp that believes making resolutions once a year sets you up to fail. If it’s a resolution for something important, such as taking better care of … Continue reading →

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Formatting is a Pain in the Patootie

Posted on December 30, 2016 by JulianneQJohnson

I spent three days last week formatting manuscripts for paperback and for Kindle. Formatting is something I’ve taught myself and it does not come naturally to me, though it is getting easier. I simply can’t see spending money to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Formatting your book, getting published, writing, Writing Advice | Tagged Basic of formatting a book for publication., If I can format a book anyone can, Paperback book and e-books require different formatting | Leave a comment

Descending available on Kindle and Amazon

Posted on December 25, 2016 by JulianneQJohnson

My romance, action/adventure novel, Descending is now available for purchase on both Amazon and Kindle. Bitter cold, little to eat, and the small plane lies in pieces. Jenny Lithart can depend on her theatre coworkers when they’re on the stage, … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindle, reading, romance novel, romance novels, writing | Tagged Descending, Love and survival in the rocky mountains, My romance novel is on Kindle | Leave a comment

Descending not chosen for Kindle Scout

Posted on December 19, 2016 by JulianneQJohnson

It’s all over and the results are in. Kindle Scout has not selected my action/adventure romance for publication. I had hopes, but I am not shocked that it wasn’t selected. It’s a good book, but I have worried that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindle Scout, writing | Tagged Descending not chosen | 7 Comments