Category: New Book Release
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Cutie Meet
When I develop my hero and heroine, I always do so as a pair, so that I can mirror, balance and create conflict in their personalities and backstories. For Jen and Marcus in particular, I really wanted to explore the ideas of fate vs. freewill and the inaccuracy of first impressions. A powerful seer, Jen…
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First Kiss Scene
My favorite scenes to write are always the firsts: first look, first touch, first kiss, first everything. In Fated by Fire, Marcus and Jen are no exception: “Jen slung both her arms around Marcus’ neck and pressed her mouth to his. He stopped dancing. His hands around her waist gripped firmly onto her hips, and…
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Sneak Peek Inside Romancing the Holidays, Vol. 2
Romancing the Holidays Volume 2 is only three weeks from launch! The countdown is officially on, and you know what that means… it’s time for a sneak peek! Let’s dive into my story, Fated by Fire, and meet our heroine, the young but cynical seer: Jenavieve St. Clair.
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Romancing the Holidays Volume Two!
Looking for a Happily Ever After? How about fourteen of them?! Your favorite anthology is back for Volume 2, and ebook pre-orders are now on sale 💜 Once again, proceeds for Romancing the Holidays benefit First Coast Romance Writers, my local RWA chapter. My contribution to the anthology is Fated by Fire, romance #3 in…
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Mirror Justice Released
Another witchy short story in the “Grave Promises” universe!! I’m so excited for you to read “Mirror Justice,” featured on the Funk-N-Fiction book blog’s Halloween Flash Fiction Blog Event! This spooky short features Terra’s best friend, Mona St. Clair, and her ancestral raven. Check it out!!
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Halloween Flash Fiction Blog Event
Happy Halloweentime! I’m super excited to announce that I’m one of 30 authors participating in this year’s Funk-N-Fiction book blog “Halloween Flash Fiction Blog Event!” The online event runs from October 25th – 31st and MY short story airs Oct 28. Each short story has been inspired by an image from a DeviantArt artist, so…
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The Kiss in Grave Promises
There are moments as an author when I reread my work and hate every word. And other times that I actually give myself the feels… “He raised his other hand and cupped her cheek. The supple leather of his glove was smooth on her jaw. He swiped a calloused thumb across her lower lip. She…
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Romancing the Holidays Releases Today!
It’s official! Today is release day, and I’m so excited to share my Halloween love story with you!! Proceeds for Romancing the Holidays supports FeedAmerica.org and my writers group, First Coast Romance Writers.
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Romancing the Holidays Releases in One Week
Romancing the Holidays releases on September 22… that’s one week away! Being an anthology and fundraiser, there were literally a dozen hands on deck to make this project a success. Thank you to First Coast Romance Writers and my fellow short story contributors for making this dream a reality!
Author Melody Johnson 