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Holiday Wishes Sneak Peek: The Hero’s POV
Happy Holidays! A gift for you: check out this sneak peek of The Witch’s Meow, featured in Holiday Wishes!! You can buy this limited edition anthology everywhere books are sold. Shelly Adair has many talents,…
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Weekend Writing: Enjoying a Few of My Favorite Things
Spending my weekend on the porch with a few of my favorite things: Mischief, sunshine, and my latest manuscript. Editing is a strange mix of pride and frustration as I rejoice in my characters’ journey…
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Meet Shelly Adair: The Witch’s Meow Heroine
Meet Shelly Adair, the heroine of my new short romance, The Witch’s Meow, featured in Holiday Wishes! “Despite her efforts for a quick spruce up, she’d clearly been couch rotting. Her orange “Here for the…
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Happy Book Birthday: Holiday Wishes!
It’s release day!! Looking for a Happily Ever After? How about six of them?! I’m thrilled to participate in Holiday Wishes, an anthology that features authors Leah Miles, Sara J. Walker, Gloria Zahler Ferguson, Lia…
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Winding River Craft Fair Today, 8am-12pm
Join me and other local crafters today, 8am-12pm, at the Winding River Craft Fair at the Savannah Club, 102 Meandering Way, St Marys, GA 31558! I’ve got vampire murder mysteries, alien romances, and magical romcoms…
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Wicked Possessions Featured in Funk-N-Fiction
Today is the release of Wicked Possessions, Witchy Business 10! A FREE stand alone short story, this fun, sassy romance is the perfect way to treat yourself this Halloween. Featured as part of the 2025 annual Halloween…
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Learning “How to Write When You’re Busy” from Lana McAra
First Coast Romance Writers (FCRW) welcomed Lana McAra as this month’s featured speaker! I love attending our monthly writing workshops for both the education and fellowship, and this month was no exception. We learned “How…
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Winding River Craft Fair: Oct. 25, 8am-12pm
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be attending the Winding River Craft Fair on Oct. 25, 8am-12pm! Located at the Savannah Club in Winding River community, I’ll be selling and signing books alongside other crafters…
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The Magic of Books: Bringing People Together
The Page and Pen Festival at Oviedo Mall was a blast! Thank you to all the voracious readers and friendly authors who made this book signing such a fun and memorable experience. Special shoutouts to…
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Page and Pen Festival is Today, Oct. 4, 11am-5pm
Join me and dozens of other authors TODAY (Oct. 4), 11am-5pm, at Oviedo Mall for the Page and Pen Festival ! I’ve got vampire murder mysteries, alien romances, and magical romcoms to warm your heart…
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Join Me at the Page & Pen Festival This Saturday
I’m packed and prepped for the Page & Pen Festival this Saturday! (Mischief was especially helpful as he oversaw the packing process.) Meet authors, publishers, literary agents, and industry professionals as we share our passion for storytelling. …
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My Favorite Magic in Fated by Fire: Foresight
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite magic: foresight. Fated by Fire is a short story featured in Romancing the Holidays, Vol. 2. My Heroine, Jenevieve St. Claire, has visions of the…
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New (To Me) Author Book Rec: Rose in Chains
Book recommendation! 📚🤓🔥 Finding new (to me) authors is like Christmas morning as a child: a wonderful, magical, cherished moment. Julie Soto’s writing and storytelling is inspired in Rose in Chains. Romantasy is all the…
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Page & Pen Festival Countdown: One Week Away
The Page and Pen Festival at Oviedo Mall on Oct. 4, 11am-5pm, is only one week away! It’s not too late to pre-order your books. Once you submit your pre-order, I’ll place it on hold for…
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Favorite New (To Me) Trope: Second Chance Romance
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss a new (to me) favorite trope: second chance romance. I was never interested in writing about a couple who didn’t work out the first time—all that potential…
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Rom-Com Book Rec: Love on the Brain
As my summer romance with Ali Hazelwood slides into autumn, I continue to fall head over heels with her stories! Love on the Brain was delicious, witty and delightful, and I devoured every word. I…
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Countdown to the Page and Pen Festival: Two Weeks!
The Page and Pen Festival at Oviedo Mall is only two weeks away! Whether you’re a reader searching for your next favorite book or an aspiring writer looking for inspiration, this festival is for you!…
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My Favorite Trope | Enemies to Lovers in Day Reaper
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite trope: enemies to lovers. Day Reaper is the fourth and final installment in my Night Blood series, and it completes the full arch of Cassidy…
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Writing Retreat: Improving Writing & Interview Skills
First Coast Romance Writers retreats are always memorable experiences, connecting with my fellow romance writers and honing my craft. This year in particular was fantastic because of a podcasting opportunity with Stacey Horan! Writing can…
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Free Spicy Sampler | Happy World Beard Day!
Calling all SPICY romance readers 🌶️🌶️🌶️!! For World Beard Day, my author friends and I are celebrating some of our favorite bearded book boyfriends! This limited edition FREE download includes multiple scenes where the main…
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Labor Day Reading: The Love Hypothesis
Happy Labor Day! I’m celebrating the holiday with my favorite weekend activity: beach reading. Continuing down the Ali Hazelwood rabbit hole, I’m enjoying The Love Hypothesis – this book is so funny and fresh, resurrecting…
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My Favorite Sidekick | Eternal Reign
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite sidekick: Ronny Carmichael. In Sweet Last Drop, Ronny is a night blood, one of the rare humans who has the potential to transform into a…
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Download a FREE Sample of Sight Beyond the Sun!
My contribution to this year’s Best Beachside Reads collection (sponsored by Coastal Magic Convention) is a sample of Sight Beyond the Sun. If you’ve been eyeing alien romance, but not quite sure you want to…
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Signing Books at the Page & Pen Festival on Oct. 4!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be attending the first annual Page and Pen Festival at Oviedo Mall! 🗓️ When: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, 11am-6pm 📍 Where: 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 🤑…
Author Melody Johnson 