Author Archives: journojohnson

Well, it’s here at last! After 7 years on and off of writing and then another 2 in the hands of a publisher where it went nowhere, at last, with the help of Creative Gateway, my book is self-published by … Continue reading →

I was really inspired by this statue of the Ancient Mariner at Watchet. Coleridge is one of my favourite poets and this poem, ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ depicted by this statue with the Albatross he shot, is my … Continue reading →

Year to shine. Yes, I think all of us writers hope that this year will be our year to shine. This is indeed the year when I am hoping to finally publish my 30,000 word novella, ‘The Alpha Male’. This … Continue reading →

A very happy Christmas to all my followers! Yes, I realise that I haven’t written in this blog since last September. Apologies. This has been a difficult time of major family illness and uncertainty. Also, doubts about my writing but … Continue reading →

Why do we write? I was at a writing workshop recently and several theories were put forward. Like Stephen King in my August post, you may write just for yourself because you have to and you enjoy the experience. Or … Continue reading →

I haven’t written that much for the last month. Partly this is due to feeling down and discouraged after a certain (nameless) publisher mucked me around for two years promising publication after I came second in one of their competitions … Continue reading →

It’s lovely when we receive treats isn’t it? My recent holiday in Crete started with a massive treat, one of the nicest things my husband, Angus has ever done. We arrived in our hotel to an upgrade, look how happy … Continue reading →