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Grace A. Johnson

Oct 23, 20236 min read

know the novel | introduction

It's official. After spending three years on Bound and Determined and more or less dedicating this entire blog to talking about BAD in...

Grace A. Johnson

Feb 10, 20238 min read

enemies-to-lovers: how to do it right

This romance trope everyone calls toxic is actually supposed to be one of the strongest and most beautiful relationships out there. Why?...

Grace A. Johnson

Feb 1, 202311 min read

guest post: insight on strong heroines by rina blackstone bennet

I don’t usually do these things, you know. Write articles, I mean. Oh, wait. I’m supposed to introduce myself? I told you blighters I’m...

Grace A. Johnson

Jan 25, 20236 min read

introducing lydia m. jupp (tell me you love me tour)

IT'S HERE!!! We've all been so busy during the duration of this tour, so we were unable to get Lydia's post together in time for her...

Grace A. Johnson

Aug 1, 202222 min read

Romance Q&A Pt. 2: Cheesiness, Subplots, & Favorite Tropes

DUDE. Y'all gave me some TOUGH questions, lemme tell ya. I had to do a LOT of thinking on these, and I still don't think my answers are...

Grace A. Johnson

Jul 25, 202218 min read

Romance Q&A Pt. 1: Married Couples, Subtlety, & the Importance of Romance

WHOA. Y'all, it's only been about a week since I posted my romance Q&A form...and I've already got dozens of questions! I just picked out...

Grace A. Johnson

Jul 13, 202110 min read

The Importance of Differing Perspectives

Or, in more accurate terms, how your novel is like a potluck. *waves* Well, hello there, my lovelies! I'm just here to share with y'all a...

Grace A. Johnson

Jan 25, 202114 min read

Meet My MC Linkup

I have a confession to make, guys. I stalk random bloggers, stow away on their linkups, and plunder their tags. Not really. In fact, I am...