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“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear...

Grace A. Johnson
- May 29
- 4 min
remember me | a memorial day message
Last year, I had the privilege of sharing this post on Seeking the Timeless Anchor for Alyssa's annual Memorial Day countdown. This year,...
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Grace A. Johnson
- May 26
- 4 min
trust the planner | a graduation message
Two years ago, I wrote this short little article (in part inspired by the theme of my novella, The Gift of Her Heart) to be printed in my...
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Grace A. Johnson
- May 23
- 7 min
project reveal | something bright & beautiful
Over a year ago, I typed “The End” (or, more accurately, “dead”), completing my third (published) novel. Since then, I’ve written a few...
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Grace A. Johnson
- May 17
- 4 min
review | may we make them proud by issabelle perry
May We Make Them Proud is a laugh-out-loud, touch-your-heart kinda story. One that keeps you flipping pages and brings tears to your...
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Grace A. Johnson
- May 15
- 7 min
interview with issabelle perry
I have a pure treat for y'all today! The absolutely amazing Issabelle Perry is joining us for an interview in honor of her FIRST EVER...
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Grace A. Johnson
- May 8
- 3 min
mail art | a new artistic venture
Greetings and salutations, my lovelies! I can't believe it's been a week already since my last post! Time's gone by crazy fast, so while...
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Grace A. Johnson
- May 1
- 4 min
welcome to may! (april wrapup & may goals)
You know what they say...April showers bring May flowers, and that’s so true as my basil is blooming, my bell peppers have blossomed, and...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Apr 26
- 3 min
review: the metropolitan affair by jocelyn green
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Once upon a time, I read a book by Jocelyn Green. I’d expected it to be atmospheric and romantic and intriguing—a bit like a Laura...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Apr 24
- 8 min
first chapters | overcoming the common mistakes
The first chapter is a precarious little booger. If you’ve never struggled with those first few words, that first couple paragraphs, the...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Apr 17
- 6 min
lessons from lent
For the first time in my life, I observed Lent. Granted, I was about three days late in doing so, but regardless, I spent forty days...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Apr 5
- 2 min
coming soon: a fire to kindle by daniel dydek
If you're looking for a new clean fantasy from a Christian perspective, allow me to introduce A Fire to Kindle by Daniel Dydek, author of...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Apr 1
- 4 min
welcome to april! (march wrapup & april goals)
I’d open with an April Fool’s joke, but I just can’t bring myself to do it. I tried the whole “guess what, my book’s gonna be a movie...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Mar 27
- 3 min
the trope tag
Y'all, I am six months behind on tags... So do I catch up? Nope. I steal an entirely different tag and do it. 😅 But in my defense, how...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Mar 24
- 4 min
held captive four-year bookiversary!
Four years ago yesterday, Held Captive was submitted for publication. Four years ago today, Held Captive went live. Four years ago...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Mar 22
- 2 min
introducing...her heart's home
*rushes in, breathless* HULLO, ALL! Yes, I know, I disappeared for over two weeks, but I'M BACK! This month (like this whole year thus...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Mar 8
- 2 min
new release: identity by annabelle batie
Y'all, it seems like just yesterday that I was fourteen years old, uploading my book to Amazon, hitting published... (For context, I was...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Mar 4
- 3 min
welcome to march! (february wrapup & march goals)
Well, February happened. And just like always, it happened in the blink of an eye. As I starting writing down all that I accomplished...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Feb 27
- 3 min
review: the sound of light by sarah sundin
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 Let’s face it, I’ve never read a Sarah Sundin novel I didn’t like—and I’m sure the same goes for most of y’all too! There’s...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Feb 24
- 4 min
review: all the lost places by amanda dykes
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 I’ve been hearing absolutely amazing things about Amanda Dykes for years, but when I first read one of her novellas in The Kissing...
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