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Michael R. Johnston

Science Fiction/Fantasy Writer

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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

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!

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

The One Where Michael Worries About a Deadline…

Posted on 24 April 201924 April 2019 by Michael R. Johnston

Lately I’ve been a bit panicky, because despite having a contract and a synopsis, I’ve been really stalled on book… Read more The One Where Michael Worries About a Deadline…

Authors For Families Kicks Off April Auctions!

Posted on 1 April 20191 April 2019 by Michael R. Johnston

Starting this month, I’ve joined Authors For Families, a collective of authors (and other publishing professionals) offering various items and… Read more Authors For Families Kicks Off April Auctions!

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