I mean, not really–except, kind of. I’m currently in the middle of teaching Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice to my… Read more I am Mr. Darcy
Author: Michael R. Johnston
Father of a fifth grader, high school English teacher, writer. Forty-six years old and feeling almost every bit of it on some days, and not a bit of it on others.
Based in Sacramento, California, USA
The Pandemic’s Effect on (my) Book Sales
My debut, The Widening Gyre, was released in 2019. In the first two quarters of the book’s life, I sold… Read more The Pandemic’s Effect on (my) Book Sales
Why Backups are Important
Once, there was a writer who’d completed his first novel. It was decent. It was ready to go out, or… Read more Why Backups are Important
Star Trek and the Echo Chamber of ‘fandom.’
I came across an announcement that Star Trek: Picard had been renewed for a season 2 already. Attached to that… Read more Star Trek and the Echo Chamber of ‘fandom.’
Rise of Skywalker: What I Liked/What I Didn’t Like
It’s no secret that I’m a huge Star Wars fan. I watch the movies and the shows, I read the… Read more Rise of Skywalker: What I Liked/What I Didn’t Like
Rant: Self-Checkout Machines and Why I Hate Them
When self-checkout registers first showed up, I thought “This is amazing; I can check out without annoying small talk about… Read more Rant: Self-Checkout Machines and Why I Hate Them
Author Interview: Reese Hogan
Today I’m presenting an interview with my fellow Debut 19 author Reese Hogan. Her novel, Shrouded Loyalties, comes out August… Read more Author Interview: Reese Hogan
My First Drop-in Bookstore Signing!
Today’s my birthday, and I decided that if I couldn’t get the local bookstores in my area to stock my… Read more My First Drop-in Bookstore Signing!
Some Thoughts on Game of Thrones S8E5: ‘Ware Spoilers!
When I first heard people bitching about GoT episode 5, “The Bells,” I wasn’t terribly bothered. I hadn’t seen the… Read more Some Thoughts on Game of Thrones S8E5: ‘Ware Spoilers!
Debut Diary, Part 8: Two Months Post-Release
Here we are, two months past the release of The Widening Gyre. How does it feel? Weird, man. It feels… Read more Debut Diary, Part 8: Two Months Post-Release