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"Hell to Pay" now available at http://tinyurl.com/nkw9efy and "The Dark Cry of Aristid" is available at https://tinyurl.com/39na5nmpBrian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-14307815363217430052024-03-11T13:23:00.001-07:002024-03-11T13:23:35.888-07:00Butt in Chair TimeI have a friend, BD Tharp that gave me a button.<div>"What's this for?" I asked.</div><div>"Butt in Chair," she said.</div><div>It's reminded me time and time again, that unless I'm staring at a work in progress, I'm not doing much with it. </div><div>Today, I crunched about 3000 words on my new novel. I had a breakthrough on it and with Spring Break this week, I'm caught up on rest and the brain isn't going 90 to nothing in the wrong direction. </div><div>I need to make it a habit to write more. </div><div>Book 3 needs one more polish and it's ready. Book 4 tells the story of Valdir the Smith from the Aristid saga. I look forward to telling his story.</div><div>What I need is more "Butt in Chair" time.</div><div><br></div><div>P.S. the document is slop. This is my first draft and not the finished product. But I am writing.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Hmmm. . . The Song of Valdir? Thoughts?</div>Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-73721721507473669492023-07-06T19:56:00.004-07:002023-07-06T19:57:53.080-07:00Tikiman and the Viking Episode 1 Launched Today!<p> Announcing Tikiman and the Viking Podcast.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVpAEu2sxxMwZUexvqyn6v1DG8WTYV10q" target="_blank">The Tikiman and the Viking Podcast Episode 1</a> launched on July 6th. </p><p>Introducing, the Tikiman. HB Berlow is a long-time friend and collaborator in writing. He has written the Ark City Confidential Chronicles which can be found here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P88KQ5C">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P88KQ5C</a> and has a soon-to-be-released series forthcoming.</p><p>In addition to writing, HB is also a cook, baker, and sausage maker. I've often asked that he write a recipe book. We've known each other for about 20 years and met when he asked "What are you working on?"That conversation went on for several hours and closed down a writer's convention. Since we've been in a writing group, hung out at conventions and even read for fans at events.</p><p>We hope to discuss writing, the arts, and general creativity in this podcast. Hopefully inspiring some of you along the way.</p><p>Episodes will be launched every two weeks and if you have questions, contact us at <a href="mailto:tikimanviking@gmail.com">tikimanviking@gmail.com</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrXUhOcJkrd_tS7JpUN5O_UQ6XuECbJlAs-H-E0NpiC28AwBL7cZdBTK29dDeMLkZlyX1_dK2XHSwYDvpZZf9n2i-oqwWFDb7rbFcItMQaxZ4HtJkkZk0NkOUfNsh5nIEd9JK7aK0jjex7Kyjr7LFHEMDL3eo_Ls2bu-JoTRxR3I85zvAAzNpfptnjcA/s1080/HB%20Brian%20Bonnie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="1080" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrXUhOcJkrd_tS7JpUN5O_UQ6XuECbJlAs-H-E0NpiC28AwBL7cZdBTK29dDeMLkZlyX1_dK2XHSwYDvpZZf9n2i-oqwWFDb7rbFcItMQaxZ4HtJkkZk0NkOUfNsh5nIEd9JK7aK0jjex7Kyjr7LFHEMDL3eo_Ls2bu-JoTRxR3I85zvAAzNpfptnjcA/w400-h310/HB%20Brian%20Bonnie.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Here we are with our good friend and writing buddy, BD Tharp.</p><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-31316988159017816502022-10-27T15:39:00.003-07:002022-10-27T15:39:26.560-07:00Locations of Elta<p style="text-align: center;"><b> The Dark Cry of Aristid</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">There are two places of danger in Elta:</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The Witches Forest. A place of foreboding where the souls of witches put to the stake dwell. Some nights you can hear them call, glimpses of them watching you between the trees, and voices bidding you to join them. 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A place of madness and transformation for lost travelers. The Allfather created it as a defense of the White Citadel, but as his magic became twisted, so did the effects of the forest. After the Allfather's seizure, all secured routes through the forest closed. 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Home of the Allfather and the seat of power for <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Valrborjn. 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I've been talking about it for years.<div><h4><b>A forgotten village strikes a desperate bargain - </b><b>and brings down the wrath of the gods.</b></h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><p>The village of Elta was once the first protection against giant attacks in the kingdom. But since the threat has been extinguished, the village has been forgotten... just when the villagers need protection the most.<br><br>A late summer hailstorm destroys the crops and livestock that will take Elta through the winter.<br>The White Citadel refuses aid. To stave off starvation, the local midwife turns to witchcraft forbidden by the Allfather. Lofn summons an ancient entity by accident.<br><br>She is found guilty and sentenced to execution. When her burning at the stake goes horribly awry. The investigative arm of the White Citadel dispatches the magistrate during Elta’s endless night<br>and it ignites a civil war and threatens to start a war between the gods.<br><br>The Dark Cry of Aristid is based on Norse mythology and folklore. For readers of Tolkien, Glen Cook,<br>and Grimdark adventures.</p><p>Available for preorder, coming out 10/25 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Aristid-William-Brian-Johnson-ebook/dp/B0BJV3BN3M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2AZUDN2NUPSK8&keywords=the+dark+cry+of+aristid&qid=1666576872&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjAzIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%253D%253D&sprefix=%252Caps%252C116&sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Aristid-William-Brian-Johnson-ebook/dp/B0BJV3BN3M</a></p></div>Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-80029866118888834492020-05-20T07:30:00.001-07:002020-05-20T07:30:57.815-07:00I just completed the rough draft of a new sci-fi portal fantasy at 40,500 words.Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-74456868691963500482020-04-08T07:50:00.000-07:002020-04-08T07:50:01.792-07:00Why We Write - Characters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-6426333505328639042020-03-30T13:53:00.001-07:002020-03-30T13:53:16.065-07:00Learning to writeDue to the Covid-19 crisis, they have closed down all schools in the State of Kansas until the end of the school year. I decided to record a lot of the writing instruction I do for my students and put it out there for you. Watch at your own leisure and peril. This is the first in the series, Why We Write.<br />
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<br />Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-91771330649283190072018-08-11T10:00:00.000-07:002018-08-11T10:00:22.032-07:00New Coffee and Catastrophe Season 2 Episodes AvailableSeason 2 of Coffee and Catastrophe is moving along with new episodes coming soon. Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-5232067478624330932018-07-09T22:04:00.001-07:002018-07-09T22:04:45.071-07:00To Be Continued<p dir="ltr">In case anyone was wondering, "The Dark Cry of Aristid" was completed July 3rd, 2018 at 11:34pm.</p>
Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-10354245216154412202018-05-19T08:24:00.001-07:002018-05-19T08:24:27.422-07:00Then sometimes the unfortunateI'm a pantser writer. I don't plot real heavily other than a slight roadmap that I need to go from this part of the story to the next. The side effect is sometimes painting yourself into a corner or writing a scene that truly you didn't see coming. I just wrote that scene and one of my favorite characters paid dearly for.
I'm reading the chapter over and over again and the thought is, should I do this? What would George RR Martin do? Probably kill the character and move on. What would JRR Tolkien do? Make the death have a heavy significance. What would Hickman & Weis do? Depends on what was rolled. My character didn't have much defense and stood in the way, so another life would be spared.
RIP, my friend. That damnable monster rolled two criticals.
Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-72578369474592635912016-10-31T20:41:00.000-07:002016-10-31T20:41:18.170-07:00The ReturnAs the last candle in the Jack-O-Lantern stirs and gives up its fiery life, the last spirit feels the veil thicken and close off the warmth of the living, and the last demon laughs and goes home, I return.<br />
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It's been to long and with the dust I see on the old desk, it's been too neglected.<br />
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I walked away from fiction writing to pursue other ventures. After I achieved those lofty goals, I still have whispers of stories wandering the dark.<br />
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I love to write. I love being a writer. It's time to come back home.<br />
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It's been a long round-trip journey, and I'm glad to have friends waiting on the street under the safety of the light post.<br />
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DA Bale, a fellow writer and one of the most ferocious editors I've worked with, has her red pen ready to bleed on my work. In addition, we're starting a fairly regular podcast. So, my disembodied friends, come with. See if I can do this once again.<br />
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Our introductory podcast is posted: Coffee and Catastrophe: Writers on a Caffeine High <a href="https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coffeeandcatasrophe/episodes/2016-10-25T19_34_12-07_00" target="_blank">Episode 1</a>.<br />
If you have questions, comments, or would like to suggest a future podcast topic, email us at <a href="mailto:catastrophiccoffee@gmail.com">catastrophiccoffee@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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<br />Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-37024555417666695592015-04-17T12:00:00.000-07:002015-04-17T12:00:02.821-07:00New release newsDA Bale, my long time writing partner is releasing the third of her Deepest Darkness trilogy.<br />
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Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-58461095332055097902014-07-25T14:19:00.000-07:002014-07-25T14:25:33.288-07:00Coming SoonMusings at the End of the World: a short story.<br />
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Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-54555676711634696052014-03-09T17:56:00.001-07:002014-03-09T18:05:28.973-07:00Critique Partner's ReissueOne of my critique buddies, D.A. Bale is reissuing her breakout novel "Running into the Darkness".<br />
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Samantha never intended to kill the President. As a doctor, she swore an oath to protect life – not take it. But that was before he ordered the murder of her family.<br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Swept from the frigid New York City winter, Dr. Samantha Bartlett returns to the Midwest to once again confront the sting of death – and face those she left behind. But she’s not alone. A strange man she dubs “Shades” haunts her every step as she seeks answers to the inferno which claimed her grandmother’s life, an eerie reminder of her parents’ deaths. The secrets Samantha uncovers forever shatter the image of those she only thought she knew. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Confronted by Shades, Samantha joins a secret underworld known only as the Elite, where a web of power and control is woven deep within governments worldwide. Their sights are set on the seat of domination behind the Resolute desk that is the powerhouse of nations – the presidency of the United States of America. Samantha becomes the Elite’s unlikely key to infiltrating the White House at its most intimate levels. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The Hippocratic Oath. All doctors swear by it. But the most despicable deeds must be avenged. The quest for blood swallows Samantha in a veil of darkness and threatens to destroy everything she once stood for. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">And from the darkness there is no escape. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">This is available now from Amazon for free: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/l8loye3">http://tinyurl.com/l8loye3</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Life is filled with tragedy and Ms. Bale's writing reflects this reality. However, there is always a silver lining...even if one must spend their entire life searching for it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">In her previous career, Ms. Bale traveled the United States as a Government Relations Liaison, working closely with Congressional offices and various government agencies. This experience afforded her a glimpse into the sometimes "not so pretty" reality of the political sphere. Much of this reality and various locations throughout her travels make it into her writing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">She dreams of the day she can return to visit Alaska.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Check this out and the sequel: </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Piercing the Darkness (Deepest Darkness Book Two) <a href="http://tinyurl.com/n494zyy%C2%A0" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/n494zyy </a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Both of these novels come with high praise from your favorite boogieman, me.</span></span>Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-71195838533662203722013-10-30T21:15:00.000-07:002013-10-30T21:15:51.309-07:00The Big Black Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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As the candles are placed in the Jack-O-Lanterns, the dead reach through the veil to visit. Find your way home . . .<br />
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I write this on All Hallows Eve eve in preparation of the big day tomorrow. As I heard in a show earlier, It's the one day where we can act as ourselves. Witches prepare your brooms, goblins sharpen your claws, demons . . . show yourselves. I give you, the Big Black Dog from Hell to Pay.<br />
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In his bedroom, the digital clock burned into Michael Bailey‘s sleep deprived mind as he counted down to the alarm. 3:48am, another night‘s sleep lost. Negative images flowed into the blackness as something moved in the dark room. He turned on the lamp. The light‘s strength made him wince, but reassured privacy.<br />
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He turned the lamp off and fell back into the pillow. His eyes ached from the light‘s intrusion and darkness exploded and encompassed the room. The taunting digital alarm clock returned.<br />
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As Bailey accepted his insomnia, he heard the noise again. A rustle of movement from the side of the room.<br />
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"Not now," Bailey pleaded to the empty walls.<br />
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When he reached for the lamp‘s safety again, he intercepted hot, damp fur. It started again. The beast pounced upon his chest and drove out a scream. The big black dog.<br />
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It paralyzed Bailey as putrid breath filled his nostrils with a stench of things best left for the grave.<br />
Cold drops of saliva burned his face and the attacker howled with an unearthly pitch, like steel being dropped into a vat of liquid nitrogen.<br />
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<i>Maybe tonight it will end.</i><br />
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The weight on his chest subsided, and Bailey dove for the lamp. Light filled the room, gently reflecting the sweat that covered his body. The attacker disappeared.<br />
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He choked back a sob and searched for a bottle. His hand hit the empty air where it used to stay, below it, the talisman marking three years sobriety. He picked up the token, slumped out of bed, and paced the threadbare carpet between his bedroom and living room, turning on every available light. Each lamp threatened fire due to the wattage of the bulb inside, but if light kept the thing at bay, so be it.<br />
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Out now in E-book (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hell-to-Pay-ebook/dp/B00G7579KQ">http://www.amazon.com/Hell-to-Pay-ebook/dp/B00G7579KQ</a>), coming soon in paperback.<br />
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Follow me, minions. Rafflecopter giveaway will be announced tomorrow night.Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-38604339129386279422013-10-30T04:37:00.001-07:002013-10-30T04:39:40.230-07:00Crossover to the McHughverse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple Coffin Hops ago, I was
introduced to the prolific Jessica McHughs, center nova of the ever expanding
McHughniverse at <a href="http://www.jessicamchughbooks.com/">http://www.jessicamchughbooks.com/</a>. She’s written novels like Pins, Rabbits in
the Garden, has a new adventure novella from Hazardous Press and an edgy YA
series coming out next year. I give you,
Jessica McHugh.<br />
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My clearest memory of a storm was the Blizzard of 1996. It
knocked us kids out of school for at least a week, which was amazing in itself.
But the thing I remember most is how high the snow was, lining the driveway. There
was too much to shovel the entire driveway, so we did as best we could to clear
a walking path. The walls of snow towered beside me, so even in the daytime, I
was often in darkness walking the path. Also, the snow was stacked only a few
feet below our second floor awning, so I was able to jump into it from my
bedroom window. It was one of the best winters of my life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Darla Decker Diaries begin with the titular character in
sixth grade. She’s an outspoken, impatient, and argumentative girl, but she’s
also really sensitive and sweet. The character just spoke to me, and in perfect
Darla fashion, pretty much demanded that I write her story. The first book
“Darla Decker Hates to Wait,” which deals with Darla’s impatience to go on a
first date, is due out in May 2014 from Evolved Publishing. The next books
“Darla Decker Takes the Cake” and “Darla Decker Shakes the State” will be out
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As for pulling myself back, I’m still just figuring out. I
wanted these books to be honest about what it was like to be a
pre-teen/teenager, so I make sure to include the dirty stuff. Although sexual
acts aren’t yet included in the books, they are mentioned—like kids do. I
certainly censored some things, but for the most part, I think the
personalities and relationships are realistic, even if certain aspects are
negative. I have used my childhood diaries to build this world somewhat, but
I’ve also modernized them as necessary. Many of the issues tackled in these
books will not be ones I experienced in my childhood, which I’m looking forward
to delving into.<o:p></o:p></div>
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books, I said I’d never do a series again. Or at least not for a long time. My
only answer is basically what I said before: Darla demanded it. If a character
is strong enough to break me like that, she deserves to be obeyed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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think I have any rituals—unless outlining like a madman counts as a ritual. I
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I’ll be writing a horror thriller (possibly erotic) called
“The Train Derails in Boston.” It centers on the Malone family, though mostly
the matriarch, Rebecca. After she discovers a mahjong set in the basement of
the Malone’s new house, her life spins out of control with hallucinations,
sexual deviances, and grisly murders. Is the game haunted? Or are Rebecca's
problems part of a different game, started decades before she was born?Darla <o:p></o:p></div>
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November, and to get your ass in that chair. Whether you type or write by hand,
you just need to sit down and do it. Make no excuses, use your time
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Ink-Addicted Smiley Pie. Really, I just write whatever stories I want and speak
honestly to my audience about those stories. I’m a goofball and pretty
down-to-earth, but I’m also a professional when it comes to my work. I don’t
try too hard to market myself. I feel like my honest and excerpts do that
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I joke about it, but truthfully, I <i>do </i>wear book promotion on my sleeve. An illustration of the moon
from my book “Danny Marble & the Application for Non-Scary Things” is
tattooed on my left forearm. One, I wanted a tattoo to represent my writing (I
already had one for Roald Dahl), and two, my husband drew it, so it’s doubly
special. Plus, people often ask about it. It’s a great conversation starter,
and it’s sold some books for me. Even Peter S. Beagle and Connor Cochran
questioned me on it, then wrote down the “Danny Marble” title to look up later.
I love all of my tattoos, but the Danny Marble tat is probably my favorite.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: white;">The Snallygaster is a mythical dragon-like creature that inhabits Frederick County, MD, where I live. It’s described as half-reptile, half-bird and apparently has a metallic beak lined with razor-sharp teeth. In some stories, it even has tentacles. Its nemesis is called the Dwayyo, which also lives in Maryland. That’s a hairy, more mammalian creature, I believe. I was unaware of these creatures until a few years ago, otherwise I think I would’ve written about them. I hope a McHugh Snallygaster story pops out soon, though!</span></span></div>
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Growing up, there was a boogey man in Wichita whose first victims were down the street from my grandmother’s house. A monster had been born that would strangle his victim’s near the point of death, revive them, then start over again. This went on for 12 years while a game of cat and mouse progressed between the police and the murderer they dubbed the BTK. The BTK (short for Bind, Torture, and Kill) went silent in 1977 after his 7<sup>th</sup> victim was found. Rumors were that he moved away, had been imprisoned for another crime, or simply died.<br />
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I lived in Park City, Kansas in a small two bedroom rental house. A friend and I rented the place, but recently had some issues with a hot water heater threatening to explode and a couple of landlords not willing to fix it. The hot water heater leaked and sounded like a shotgun going off inside a giant beer can any time it was used.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-60923013039480359622013-10-28T04:18:00.001-07:002013-10-28T04:18:09.076-07:00The Halloween TreeGreetings and Salutations. If you are visiting for the Coffin Hop, welcome to my strange area of the internet. I originally published this in Halloween 2011. I've added some photos down below.<br />
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Growing up, I remember Ray Bradbury's "The Halloween Tree". I wanted one.<br />
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I took an old Christmas tree (Thank you Nichole of www.redrockphotography.com) and seven cans of spray paint.<br />
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Now, fair readers, if you ever have the joy of painting something in 3D, don't. It was a pain. I inhaled more spray paint in the last few days than a huffer on holiday. <br />
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Needless to say, when you are dealing with something with various angles and that sticks out in every direction, it can be difficult. <br />
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Luckily, I like a challenge and have the determination of a pit bull. <br />
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Every fifth branch was painted red. I was originally going to do purple, but the store didn't have a good selection of purple spray paint (Sorry, K State).<br />
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Red. Oh watch that the stupid arrow on top of the can. Because, that's the way it sprays, stupid. <br />
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Early assembly, not half bad but don't look too close.<br />
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This is after several touch up coats and my wife saying, "Put that thing outside, it smells."<br />
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Good thing I didn't use a Cat Skull as a topper.<br />
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Then we ran to Target, ignored the Christmas section (which seems to grow larger every day), and found Halloween Garland, spiders with LED butts, glow in the dark bats and skeletons, and one freaking huge vampire skull for a topper (yes, it's fake).<br />
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Welcome Coffin Hoppers. As I bring this musty list back to life and think about 2013. There have been changes, some positive, some not so much. Odd that this is becoming my annual . . .<br />
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There is a favorite quote of mine from Richard Bach, "Remember where you came from, where you're going, and why you created the mess you got yourself into in the first place." I like to revisit this blog post from time to time to introduce myself to new people. If something here interests you, check out the blog. I might have talked about it more.<br />
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<li>I am an ordained minister . . . the internet can be an evil thing, and I have performed eight marriages and no funerals.</li>
<li>I’ve seen the gateway to Hell (Stull, KS) and been to Hell (somewhere off Grand Cayman Islands)</li>
<li>I’ve been alone with a serial killer in my house . . . seriously</li>
<li>I’m not really afraid of much (not after #3).</li>
<li>I love bad corny jokes and used to tell them for hours.</li>
<li>I went to school midlife for something I absolutely love, graduated, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; text-decoration: line-through;">and now can’t find a job in it. </span><span class="Apple-style-span">now I have a great job in it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>I have about 6 ½ hours of tattoos on my back from two sessions. 1<sup>st</sup> 1.5 hours, 2<sup>nd</sup> 5 hours.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>I’ll drop just about anything I’m doing to go watch a storm. I think it’s a passion and a sickness. <a href="http://www.ruminationofthunder.com%20/" target="_blank">www.ruminationofthunder.com </a> <span style="color: lime;">I've been published by the National Weather Service, NASA, Discovery News, and Yahoo UK</span>.</li>
<li>On the same month I had my book <span style="color: lime;">was originally</span> published, I found a gallery that wanted to show my photography, the show went on for two months.</li>
<li>I worked in the Ethanol fuel industry and miss it horribly. I miss being a chemist and playing in the lab.</li>
<li>Two things in my book happened to me in real life.</li>
<li>There is a pun that travels through the book that has to be explained to most people.</li>
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The life of a biker gang leader is brief with moments of horror, death, and struggle. Why should Mercy Tyler's be any different?<br />
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Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-58886232229107851772013-10-26T22:36:00.001-07:002013-10-26T22:39:38.135-07:00Hell to Pay<h2>
A man who thinks he's losing his soul, meets a man who has.</h2>
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<br />Brian Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208345990889873506noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969421928301252743.post-73339181705817097042013-10-26T18:25:00.000-07:002013-10-26T18:25:29.631-07:00Walking the Roads Alone at NightI know you can hear it. The scraping of feet behind you. You're already walking on what you thought was a lone county road after a freak thunderstorm rolled through. You hear your own feet sink into the sand, but there is something else . . . an echo. You look behind you in the dark and see nothing. Until a flash of lightning shows the road. Nothing is behind you but footprints . . . hundreds of them.<br />
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40.</div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=7062157" style="color: #d50707; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Linked to: paulstansfield.blogspot.com">Paul Stansfield</a></div>
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Changes are afoot. My novel, Hell to Pay is currently unavailable due to the publisher ceasing operations. From these ashes it will arise again. I am currently in talks about doing an audio version (either reader theater or from me) and working on a rerelease of the novel in e-book (series) form and back into paper as well. Hang with me, I don't think you'll be disappointed. <br />
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Lightning may strike twice in the town of Ashton.<br />
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