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Michael R. Johnston

Science Fiction/Fantasy Writer

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

I am Mr. Darcy

Posted on 8 November 2020 by Michael R. Johnston

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

The Pandemic’s Effect on (my) Book Sales

Posted on 2 November 2020 by Michael R. Johnston

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

Posted on 23 October 2020 by Michael R. Johnston

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.’

Posted on 14 January 2020 by Michael R. Johnston

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

Posted on 6 January 2020 by Michael R. Johnston

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

Posted on 30 December 2019 by Michael R. Johnston

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

Posted on 10 June 201915 June 2019 by Michael R. Johnston

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!

Posted on 26 May 2019 by Michael R. Johnston

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!

Posted on 14 May 201914 May 2019 by Michael R. Johnston

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

Posted on 10 May 201910 May 2019 by Michael R. Johnston

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

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