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Grace A. Johnson
Aug 14, 20236 min read
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
Aug 26, 202212 min read
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
Aug 25, 20227 min read
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
Aug 24, 202210 min read
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
Aug 3, 20224 min read
Welcome to August! (July Wrapup + August Goals)
Y’all. This is literal insanity. I’m serious. Google “what is insanity” and it will say “the fact that it is already August.” (*coughs*...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Contest + Questionnaire
Sooooooo, I'm giving myself a reason to procrastinate editing + something to read/write by (you guessed it) hosting a short story...
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Grace A. Johnson
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
Mar 6, 20224 min read
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....
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Grace A. Johnson
Feb 28, 20224 min read
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
Feb 17, 20222 min read
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,...
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Grace A. Johnson
Sep 18, 20212 min read
Bookish Stuff (A Preorder Sale + A Contest!)
NEWSFLASH, Y'ALL! I've got several fun bookish things to share, from a sale to a short story contest to a surprise update from myself! I...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jun 20, 202111 min read
And The Winner Is...
Sonder by Cathy Rose This story instantly amazed me! I loved the way Cathy wove the Scripture from Isaiah into the story! Her writing is...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jan 9, 20215 min read
Favorite Books of 2020
It’s taken me a while to get this post out, but here it is! My all-time favorite books from last year! It may be a little different than...
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