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Grace A. Johnson
Sep 4, 20231 min read
monthly gratitude
Weeeeell, folks. I'm currently undergoing a lot of design and mindset changes over here in my neck of the woods, so I don't have an...
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Grace A. Johnson
Aug 30, 20235 min read
review | sky of seven colors by rachelle nelson
⭐⭐⭐💫 I still don’t know what to think of this book. Did I love it? Did I hate it? I just…I don’t know. Truthfully, it wasn’t my usual...
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Grace A. Johnson
Aug 18, 20231 min read
i hate my voice | now you can too
I started a podcast. And reminded myself of how much I hate my voice. *cringes* But if you think you can handle it, I invite you to check...
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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 5, 20235 min read
friends & forbidden projects | august updates
July is actually over, folks. Not only that, but we’re already five days into August. Summer is practically over—although where I live,...
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Grace A. Johnson
Aug 4, 20235 min read
review | the light of eidon by karen hancock
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lemme keep this simple: I flippin’ loved this book. I’ll be honest, getting started was slow-going. It piqued my curiosity enough...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 25, 20236 min read
release day | springtime in surrey anthology
I know what you're looking for this summer, dear reader. You want stories that are full of vintage vibes, sweet romance, a splash of...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 24, 20236 min read
guest post by colleen scheid | writing with our hearts open to God
Welcome back to Of Blades and Thorns, folks! I'm back after an accidental week-long sabbatical to bring you another inspiring guest post!...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 17, 20237 min read
guest post by erika mathews | as an author, i'm also a preacher
In our final guest post, the prolific Christian nonfiction and kingdom fantasy author Erika Mathews is joining us to share all about her...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 14, 20232 min read
the museum heist | a blog clue game
You turn a corner and find yourself enveloped in darkness. Shadows scale the walls like cat burglars—the comparison makes you shudder. A...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 12, 20239 min read
guest post by katja labonté | my top writing tips
Y'all, I am super excited for today's Springtime in Surrey guest...none other than Katja Labonté!! I've so enjoyed following her blog the...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 10, 20237 min read
guest post by rachel leitch | why young adult fiction inspires me
Today's guest post comes from Rachel Leitch, author of “The Odd Duck Society" in Springtime in Surrey! Now, I know most of y'all are YA...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 7, 20234 min read
guest post by andrea r. cox | strangers to romance...in a novella
Raise your hand if you love strangers-to-lovers! Of all the tropes out there, there's nothing quite like the classic strangers-to-lovers...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 5, 20237 min read
guest post by kellyn roth | arranged marriage romances are always dirty...right?
If you've stuck around my blog long enough, you've no doubt discovered that there is little in regards to blogging that I like more than...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jul 3, 20236 min read
good books & gratitude | july updates
For the first time in the last several years, I actually wish June hadn’t ended so quickly. Festivals, weddings, and VBS went by in a...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jun 23, 20233 min read
it's time you heard the truth | title + project reveal
It's time you heard the truth behind the stories you've been told. And, no, I'm not talking about the rumors floating around that I think...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jun 15, 20232 min read
new release | trouble in dry springs by kristina hall
I don't know if there's any author quite as prolific as Kristina Hall. Not only does she release upwards of three books a year, but each...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jun 13, 20232 min read
giveaway | may we make them proud by issabelle perry
Guys, do I have a treat for y'all!!! I've got a print copy of May We Make Them Proud by Issabelle Perry on hand...along with some...
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Grace A. Johnson
Jun 3, 20233 min read
humility & humidity | june updates
“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...
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Grace A. Johnson
May 29, 20234 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20237 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20237 min read
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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