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cover reveal | eye of the storm by karynn heckler
I first met Karynn Heckler when her name (which I mispronounced as “Karen" at the time ðŸ¤) appeared in my submissions form for Tell Me...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 24, 20242 min read
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the girl in the pages | heard in silence anthology
If you haven’t heard about Heard in Silence (see what I did there? 😉), then you’re missing out! This anthology is chock-full of tender,...
Grace A. Johnson
Sep 11, 20233 min read
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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...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 14, 20236 min read
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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
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featured story: not unrequited love by hannah foster
I just adore this sweet romance! Not only does it include one of my favorite tropes (governess x father romance), it's also full of hope!...
Grace A. Johnson
Dec 19, 202211 min read
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featured story: ode to ellie by m.c. kennedy
Y'all, this story is too sad and yet sweet, too touching not to share! I hope y'all enjoy Ode to Ellie by M.C. Kennedy! Mrs. Henry’s...
Grace A. Johnson
Dec 15, 20229 min read
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it's the holiday season
It's the holiday season...and Santa Claus is comin' 'round, the Christmas snow is white on the ground! When ol' Santa gets into town,...
Grace A. Johnson
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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featured story: everything by katja labonte
Y'ALL. I am well and thoroughly ashamed of myself for never sharing this story! (And the two others I'll be posting soon.) This was one...
Grace A. Johnson
Dec 5, 202212 min read
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Featured Story: Heart of Keys by Kaytlin Phillips
Hullo, all! Remember my short story contest back in August? Well, I had SO many AMAZING entries that I couldn't bear not to share...
Grace A. Johnson
Oct 10, 202211 min read
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Daylight Anniversary Sale!
Wow, you guys. It has nearly been a year since my last fiction release, since my first official book launch, since the twentieth...
Grace A. Johnson
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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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...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 26, 202212 min read
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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...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 25, 20227 min read
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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...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 24, 202210 min read
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Contest + Questionnaire
Sooooooo, I'm giving myself a reason to procrastinate editing + something to read/write by (you guessed it) hosting a short story...
Grace A. Johnson
Jul 13, 20222 min read
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Featured Story: Walk the Garden by Louise Taylor
This lovely story (the last of the Tell Me You Love Me runners-up that I'll be able to share) is such a beautiful mix between...
Grace A. Johnson
May 25, 202219 min read
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Featured Story: The Time Thief by Abigail Ellison
Y'all. This story...it broke me. It is so tender and sweet and beautiful...and that ending. *sobs* It's just perfect. I love the concept....
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 26, 202219 min read
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Featured Story: Miss Verona by Linyang Zhang
You know how life is. You can't get everything you want...just like you can't pick every story to go in your Christian romance anthology...
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 21, 202219 min read
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ABC Tag!
Y’all, I dunno about this tag. This is gonna be tough! The ABC tag requires you to write a story with 26 sentences, each sentence...
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 10, 20223 min read
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Review: Ares by Jenna Terese
Stars: 5 Synopsis: Ares and his twin sister Astrid have been tasked with a terrible secret...they, the children of superhuman scientist...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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Blog Tour: The Toymaker's Doll by E. G. Bella (Interview + Review)
Wow, have I got a jam-packed post for y'all today! In honor of the upcoming release of E. G. Bella's debut story, The Toymaker's Doll, I...
Grace A. Johnson
Dec 23, 202111 min read
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