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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...
Grace A. Johnson
Jul 3, 20236 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...
Grace A. Johnson
Jun 23, 20233 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...
Grace A. Johnson
Jun 15, 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...
Grace A. Johnson
Jun 13, 20232 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...
Grace A. Johnson
Jun 3, 20233 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,...
Grace A. Johnson
May 29, 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...
Grace A. Johnson
May 26, 20234 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...
Grace A. Johnson
May 23, 20237 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...
Grace A. Johnson
May 17, 20234 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...
Grace A. Johnson
May 15, 20237 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
May 8, 20233 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
May 1, 20234 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 26, 20233 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 24, 20238 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 17, 20236 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 5, 20232 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 1, 20234 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 27, 20233 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 24, 20234 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 22, 20232 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 8, 20232 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 4, 20233 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 27, 20233 min read


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...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 24, 20234 min read



