J.J. Johnson
@jjjohnsonauthor.bsky.social
⚡️Two Time Award Winning Middle Grade Author ⚡️Director of Marketing for Realm Makers ⚡️Author of the Iggy & Oz series⚡️Gen X Rules
Been feeling under the weather since Thursday night, so the kids and I have been on a Middle-earth marathon, binge-watching The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
December 1, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Been feeling under the weather since Thursday night, so the kids and I have been on a Middle-earth marathon, binge-watching The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
It’s 28 degrees and my family just left to go stand in line for a Black Friday deal… I’m still lying in bed where its warm
November 29, 2024 at 12:35 PM
It’s 28 degrees and my family just left to go stand in line for a Black Friday deal… I’m still lying in bed where its warm
The internet can be a noisy place, but if you listen closely, the silence in between the likes and shares is where your real voice lives.
November 24, 2024 at 1:32 PM
The internet can be a noisy place, but if you listen closely, the silence in between the likes and shares is where your real voice lives.
Sometimes you choke down gas station coffee because it’s your only option.
This isn’t some deep life lesson or motivational metaphor. I’m just mad about having bad coffee.
This isn’t some deep life lesson or motivational metaphor. I’m just mad about having bad coffee.
November 21, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Sometimes you choke down gas station coffee because it’s your only option.
This isn’t some deep life lesson or motivational metaphor. I’m just mad about having bad coffee.
This isn’t some deep life lesson or motivational metaphor. I’m just mad about having bad coffee.
My new book is about to head off to the editors this week
November 20, 2024 at 1:57 PM
My new book is about to head off to the editors this week
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Realm Makers started as a conference for fantasy/scifi writers, who are #Christian (regardless what market they write for).
It's expanded over the years to include a bookstore, and an online membership platform to unite creators of ALL types AND fans.
This year we've added a FAN EXPO!
It's expanded over the years to include a bookstore, and an online membership platform to unite creators of ALL types AND fans.
This year we've added a FAN EXPO!
November 18, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Realm Makers started as a conference for fantasy/scifi writers, who are #Christian (regardless what market they write for).
It's expanded over the years to include a bookstore, and an online membership platform to unite creators of ALL types AND fans.
This year we've added a FAN EXPO!
It's expanded over the years to include a bookstore, and an online membership platform to unite creators of ALL types AND fans.
This year we've added a FAN EXPO!
Listen- My rough drafts are like a toddler with scissors
November 18, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Listen- My rough drafts are like a toddler with scissors
If your child never sees you reading, they’re less likely to pick up a book themselves. Make family reading time a tradition—everyone benefits.
November 14, 2024 at 3:12 PM
If your child never sees you reading, they’re less likely to pick up a book themselves. Make family reading time a tradition—everyone benefits.
Learn to tell the difference between critique & bad talk. Learn to trust the voice of those who care to help you better, vs the ones that want to tear you down.
November 13, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Learn to tell the difference between critique & bad talk. Learn to trust the voice of those who care to help you better, vs the ones that want to tear you down.
Every story I write teaches me something new, even if it’s just that I’m capable of finishing it.
November 12, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Every story I write teaches me something new, even if it’s just that I’m capable of finishing it.
New edition of the Newsletter went out today… Just follow the link in the image
November 12, 2024 at 2:48 PM
New edition of the Newsletter went out today… Just follow the link in the image
Imposter syndrome whispers ‘Who are you to do this?’ but the truth is, you’ve always been the only one who could.
November 11, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Imposter syndrome whispers ‘Who are you to do this?’ but the truth is, you’ve always been the only one who could.
Life’s greatest motivational moments should really come from the Goonies
November 11, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Life’s greatest motivational moments should really come from the Goonies
Rolling dice and making poor life choices with imaginary friends tonight. Aka, it’s D&D time! Here’s hoping I don’t accidentally seduce the dragon… 🐉🎲 #DnD #ChaoticGood
November 10, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Rolling dice and making poor life choices with imaginary friends tonight. Aka, it’s D&D time! Here’s hoping I don’t accidentally seduce the dragon… 🐉🎲 #DnD #ChaoticGood
Me: [putting on jeans]
9YO: Dad, why are you jumping?
Me: It’s too early for your judgement kid
9YO: Dad, why are you jumping?
Me: It’s too early for your judgement kid
November 23, 2023 at 2:30 PM
Me: [putting on jeans]
9YO: Dad, why are you jumping?
Me: It’s too early for your judgement kid
9YO: Dad, why are you jumping?
Me: It’s too early for your judgement kid
Tentative Publishing Schedule for 2024
Jan: Iggy & Oz The Great Ice Cream Truck Heist (book 4 in the series)
May / June: Interstice Undone (tenative) Crossover novel co-written with Jason Joyner & Steve Rzasa
Nov/ Dec: Iggy & Oz The Hairless Sasquatch (book 5 in the series)
Jan: Iggy & Oz The Great Ice Cream Truck Heist (book 4 in the series)
May / June: Interstice Undone (tenative) Crossover novel co-written with Jason Joyner & Steve Rzasa
Nov/ Dec: Iggy & Oz The Hairless Sasquatch (book 5 in the series)
November 21, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Tentative Publishing Schedule for 2024
Jan: Iggy & Oz The Great Ice Cream Truck Heist (book 4 in the series)
May / June: Interstice Undone (tenative) Crossover novel co-written with Jason Joyner & Steve Rzasa
Nov/ Dec: Iggy & Oz The Hairless Sasquatch (book 5 in the series)
Jan: Iggy & Oz The Great Ice Cream Truck Heist (book 4 in the series)
May / June: Interstice Undone (tenative) Crossover novel co-written with Jason Joyner & Steve Rzasa
Nov/ Dec: Iggy & Oz The Hairless Sasquatch (book 5 in the series)
Married to a culinary grad- but the kids want Ramen
November 20, 2023 at 6:19 PM
Married to a culinary grad- but the kids want Ramen
I’m watching the Great British Baking show with my wife, and all I can think is a story idea where the elimination is more Squid Game Style
November 20, 2023 at 3:54 PM
I’m watching the Great British Baking show with my wife, and all I can think is a story idea where the elimination is more Squid Game Style
Today’s to do list…
1- Kids eye Doctor
2- Dawn hazmat suit and go help reorganize kids room
1- Kids eye Doctor
2- Dawn hazmat suit and go help reorganize kids room
November 20, 2023 at 3:54 PM
Today’s to do list…
1- Kids eye Doctor
2- Dawn hazmat suit and go help reorganize kids room
1- Kids eye Doctor
2- Dawn hazmat suit and go help reorganize kids room
A new edition of my newsletter is out: Today we chat about the upcoming release, cover reveal sign ups, a giveaway,
podcast appearances, and how many units Iggy & Oz has surpassed
open.substack.com/pub/jjjohnso...
podcast appearances, and how many units Iggy & Oz has surpassed
open.substack.com/pub/jjjohnso...
November 11, 2023 at 2:38 PM
A new edition of my newsletter is out: Today we chat about the upcoming release, cover reveal sign ups, a giveaway,
podcast appearances, and how many units Iggy & Oz has surpassed
open.substack.com/pub/jjjohnso...
podcast appearances, and how many units Iggy & Oz has surpassed
open.substack.com/pub/jjjohnso...
This has been one of those days where I know it’s 10:00 am but my body thinks it’s 7:00am
November 9, 2023 at 4:11 PM
This has been one of those days where I know it’s 10:00 am but my body thinks it’s 7:00am
There was a time when I got irritated if I couldn’t get at least half an hour of writing in each day.
Now I get irritated if I can’t get at least half an hour of reading in each day
Now I get irritated if I can’t get at least half an hour of reading in each day
October 31, 2023 at 1:34 AM
There was a time when I got irritated if I couldn’t get at least half an hour of writing in each day.
Now I get irritated if I can’t get at least half an hour of reading in each day
Now I get irritated if I can’t get at least half an hour of reading in each day
The rabbit seriously gets pampered more than me
October 28, 2023 at 3:15 PM
The rabbit seriously gets pampered more than me
I eagerly anticipate the day when social media eliminates the concept of likes. I believe this change will result in the removal of public vanity metrics and pave the way for a surge in creativity and authenticity.
October 28, 2023 at 2:18 PM
I eagerly anticipate the day when social media eliminates the concept of likes. I believe this change will result in the removal of public vanity metrics and pave the way for a surge in creativity and authenticity.
My wife made serial killer cupcakes- and I’m both impressed and slightly concerned I should be watching my six
October 28, 2023 at 1:15 PM
My wife made serial killer cupcakes- and I’m both impressed and slightly concerned I should be watching my six