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introducing...of storm & sea
Back in February of 2022, I had the offhanded idea to host a romance-themed short story contest, based on the prompt “tell me you love...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 14, 20236 min read
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Third Place Winner: Reality Dust by Abigail E.
Y'all. I couldn't help myself. Abigail's story was so unique and intriguing, with such an interesting twist on this prompt. I just knew...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 26, 202212 min read
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Second Place Winner: My Eyes by Nicole Sua
Y'all, I couldn't help myself. I fell in love with this story from the first sentence. So beautiful, with the most lovely message - I...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 25, 20227 min read
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First Place Winner: Baby Names by H.S. Kylian
Well, my short story picture prompt contest has come to a close, and believe me, y'all, it was SO. STINKIN'. HARD. to pick just THREE...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 24, 202210 min read
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Contest + Questionnaire
Sooooooo, I'm giving myself a reason to procrastinate editing + something to read/write by (you guessed it) hosting a short story...
Grace A. Johnson
Jul 13, 20222 min read
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28 comments

Tell Me You Love Me Anthology Winners Announced!
I have just been through the most torturous experience of my life. I've just read 20+ AH-MAY-ZING stories that were so unique, so...
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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74 comments

Welcome to March! (February Wrapup + March Goals)
Before we get into things (of which there are many, of course), I have several announcements to make! Drum roll, if you will… Dum....
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 6, 20224 min read
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Newsletter Swap + Held Captive Sale!
Boy, have I got news for you!! First off, I am calling all my fellow authors with books and newsletter out there to join my newsletter...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 28, 20224 min read
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Submissions Open for Tell Me You Love Me Anthology!
What's this? Someone's putting together an anthology? All about love and romance? And submissions are open now? Sounds interesting,...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 17, 20222 min read
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52 comments

The Contest Has Ended!
The contest has ended, dear writers and readers. And, y'all, I am so full of gratitude right now that I could just cri, as my friend...
Grace A. Johnson
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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