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Persistence Pays Off
I’m so incredibly proud of my published books – it’s crazy how much of a double-edged sword they are. They’re a reminder that hard work and persistence pays off, but somehow they’re also a mocking…
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Ready For My Next Signing
Lookie what arrived on my doorstep! Paperback copies of Beyond the Next Star are in and just waiting to be signed!!
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From Hiking to Writing Beyond the Next Star
You think hot and humid when describing Georgia weather, but in the mountains of north Georgia in the dead of winter while lost on the Appalachian Trail for five hours – its a little bit…
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Tribune & Georgian Feature
Beyond the Next Star was featured in the Tribute & Georgian! Love our local newspaper here in little St. Marys!
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The Beauty of Purple & Inspiration
Google “your name + your favorite color + aesthetic” & the first 4 (non-collage) pics make your aesthetic board 💜 This is mine!
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Speaking Lori
I had so much fun world building in Beyond the Next Star. On the planet Lorien, the inhabitants speak the language Lori. Be sure to flip to the back of the book for a Lori…
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See You At Words & Whimsy!
Super excited to chat with the Words & Whimsy Book Club tomorrow at 8pm!! Get ready for some fun conversations about vampires, aliens, romance and all things fabulous.
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Beyond the Next Star Soundtrack
During my forty-five minute commute to and from work, I listen to dozens of songs, and while I’m singing and thinking about my book—because if I’m not writing my book, I’m agonizing about what I’ll…
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World Building the Planet Lorien
Inspiration collage for the planet Lorien – the setting of Beyond the Next Star! Developing the depth of Lor and Lorok culture – their language, customs, food, government, predators, architecture, etc – was one of…
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Hardcover is in the House!
The hardcover edition of Beyond the Next Star and my FIRST hardcover edition EVER is officially in my hands!! #happydance … Delaney McCormick is not an animal, but after being abducted by aliens and witnessing…
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Recipes that are Out of This World
Want recipes that are “out of this world”? Literally for the dishes that Torek makes in Beyond the Next Star, LOL! His “rainol e lokks” is based on my Titi Hedy’s traditional Puerto Rican rice…
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Hiking in Georgia
My husband and I hiking at Tallulah Gorge State Park last year! This was an AMAZING trip – highly recommend it! And it was during a similar hike in North Georgia on New Years Eve…
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Finding Hidden Depths
I LOVE characters who reveal their hidden depths throughout a book. Torek is seven feet of battle-hardened muscle, and although he enjoys and is quite capable in his role as commander of the Onik guard,…
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Nothing Worth Having is Easy to Attain
One of my favorite themes in Beyond the Next Star is Delaney’s emotional journey as she slowly discovers her self-worth in the most unlikely of circumstances. She felt fractured long before being abducted by aliens,…
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Join Me At Space Coast Book Lovers
COVID-19 may have stopped our in-person event, but it won’t spoil our fun! Come join Space Coast Book Lovers online… for FREE! This No Ticket Required virtual event will be held on Friday, June 26th…
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However Your Heart Desires
Paperbacks, hardcovers and ebooks oh my! Whatever your preferred edition, you can enjoy Delaney and Torek’s adventure however your heart desires.
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Beyond the Next Star Officially Released!
You’ll never guess what today is… it’s release day for Beyond the Next Star!! Ebook, hardback and paperback editions are all available!
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Beyond the Next Star Releases TOMORROW!
My new scifi romance novel, Beyond the Next Star, releases TOMORROW!! Thank you to everyone who helped me on this writing journey!
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Happy Fathers Day
Wishing my dad a Happy Fathers Day! So many great memories we’ve had and hopefully years-worth more to make.
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Words & Whimsy Book Club Goodies
Goodie package is sent! Super excited to talk to the members of Words & Whimsy Book Club next month!! Hope they enjoy all the goodies.
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My Voice in Sci-fi Romance
Check out my new author bio video! Reading and writing romance is my life’s passion, but I’m particularly excited to add my voice to the sci-fi romance genre. Beyond the Next Star allowed me to…
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Literally Larger Than Life
If you like traveling to new worlds, strong and sensitive military heroes, resilient heroines with a dark past and a sweep off your feet, intergalactic, epic love story – you’ll love Beyond the Next Star!
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Free eBook Winner!
A HUGE congrats to Christine Grumaal, the lucky winner of a FREE ebook of Beyond the Next Star one week before its release. I hope you enjoy!!
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Beyond the Next Star Releases in One Week!
Countdown mode! Beyond the Next Star releases in ONE WEEK! Let’s check out Delaney and Torek’s cute meet from the perspective of our hero.
Author Melody Johnson 