Grace A. Johnson
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,...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Aug 14
- 6 min
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
- 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
- Dec 19, 2022
- 11 min
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!...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Dec 15, 2022
- 9 min
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
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,...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Dec 5, 2022
- 12 min
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Oct 10, 2022
- 11 min
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Sep 9, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Aug 26, 2022
- 12 min
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, 2022
- 7 min
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, 2022
- 10 min
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
- Jul 13, 2022
- 2 min
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
- May 25, 2022
- 19 min
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Apr 26, 2022
- 19 min
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....
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Grace A. Johnson
- Apr 21, 2022
- 19 min
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Mar 10, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Feb 26, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Dec 23, 2021
- 11 min
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...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Sep 27, 2021
- 1 min
On Saaaaale!!!
I am super duper excited to announce that Six O'clock, my first release this year, is completely FREEEEEE!!!!! Well, from the 27th (aka...
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