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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 🤑…
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My Favorite Kiss | Ghostly Intentions
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite kiss. In Ghostly Intentions, Nannette and Colton have a beautifully deep connection. Their chemistry is off the charts, and through the healing power of love,…
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Ghostly Intentions: Free Witchy Business Romance
My contribution to this year’s Best Beachside Reads collection (sponsored by Coastal Magic Convention) is Ghostly Intentions. This stand alone short story is part of my Witchy Business universe. The hero, Colton, is attempting to…
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Down the Ali Hazelwood Rabbit Hole I Go!
Before a summer thunderstorm chased me off the beach, I started a new to me book! I first fell in love with Ali Hazelwood’s writing while reading Bride, but I never went down the rabbit…
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Best Beachside Reads: Free Books Now-Sept. 1
Calling all readers looking for FREE books! Several bestselling Coastal Magic Convention authors have teamed up to offer the “Best Beachside Reads” collection, a delightful selection of FREE short stories, novellas and sample books. Available…
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Day Three in Portland: Inspiration at Fort Williams Park
Before getting rained out, Derek and I enjoyed the Portland Head Light cliff walk at Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth! Book 3 in my Romantasy Trilogy is set on a cliffside lighthouse — I love…
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Day Two in Portland: Whale Watching & Fresh Pasta
Derek and I enjoyed a whale watching adventure for our second day in Portland, Maine! We saw several porpoises and a humpback whale. And dinner at Solo Italiano was delizioso — Nothing beats fresh, hand…
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Day One in Portland, Maine: From State Parks to Duckfat
Derek and I kicked off our adventure by exploring Old Port, Kettle Cove, and Two Lights State Park! Lunch at Duckfat was delicious – but we didn’t expect anything less from a Chopped champion 😂
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My Favorite Reveal | Sweet Last Drop
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite “reveal.” In Sweet Last Drop, Cassidy DiRocco is investigating a series of gristly murders in which the victims are all missing a vital organ: their…
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Writing “The End” on Draft 1 of Romantasy Book 2!
7 months. 457 pages. 119,643 words. The first draft of Romantasy Book 2 is officially complete! This story is truly an epic romance, bursting with battle magic, telepathic animal guardians, and unexpected found family. I…
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Mischief Earrings Courtesy of Chrissy Yellets
I am in LOVE with my cat earrings courtesy of Chrissy Yellets. Despite my creative writing brain, I’m not a crafty person, so I don’t normally participate in the fabulous trades at Space Coast Book…
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Space Coast Book Lovers 2025: Thank you
I spy with my little eye, a found family of authors who had an absolute blast last weekend at Space Coast Book Lovers. Thank you to all the readers for their love, enthusiasm and voracious…
Author Melody Johnson 