Category Archives: writing

Writing News- Book three is finished!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

Last night, I finished my third novel, Descending. Huzzah! Descending is a shorter (62k) romance that I intend to send straight out to a publisher. Not one of the big 5, but a smaller publisher with a good reputation. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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Parody vs Plagiarism

Posted on June 11, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

I cut my writing teeth on fanfic. Fanfic has its place and its purpose in the universe. Honestly, haven’t you ever been so inspired by a writer’s world, or character, or plot, that you wished it would never end? In … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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