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About Michelle L. Johnson

Living life on both sides of the pen - I read, I write, I review. Writer, Editor, Blogger, and occasional wannabe comedienne.

Writers’ Conference

Posted on September 25, 2011

Last September I went to my first writers’ conference. I had the good fortune of running into a former classmate from a memoir writing class I had taken at The Muse, who I hadn’t seen for a few months. Jennifer.

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Win one of our books! Contest Alert!

Posted on September 4, 2011

We’ve really done it! Thanks to the America’s Got Stories contest from Koehler Books, we’ve been published! As you read in Jennifer’s post, I got my books first. Drove down to the Barnes & Noble, met some of the other … Continue reading →

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Face to face one last time

Posted on August 11, 2011

I just began to write a post for this week and realized I haven’t posted about our last face-to-face meeting!

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Anchors Up!

Posted on July 14, 2011

Looks like the dreaded move is almost upon us. When Jennifer and I looked at the calendar today, we could hardly believe it. Next week is our last meeting. Face to face that is. She’s moving away. Not to worry! … Continue reading →

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Shiratake Noodles – A.K.A. The Stinky Noodles

Posted on July 11, 2011

Memoir writing is tough. Every chapter is its own unique emotional wringer. Jennifer and I have a (rather unique) way of combating this, and though the silly hats definitely take the edge off, the cooking and having fun in the … Continue reading →

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A Week in Vegas

Posted on July 4, 2011

A week in Vegas was just what the doctor ordered, but coming back and not having any of my writing finished has me in a bit of a tailspin. Don’t get me wrong – I am not complaining! But when … Continue reading →

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Thrift Shopping

Posted on June 24, 2011

This week we decided to take our show on the road. We walked down to the boardwalk and had lunch on the patio on 10th Street. Jennifer had the most delicious looking chicken salad sandwich. I had a hamburger. Minus … Continue reading →

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Contests – My Secret Addiction

Posted on June 20, 2011

I have to admit, I am a contest addict. I believe it began with a box of Weetabix cereal back in the early 70′s. They used to have a contest entry form on the back of every box – to … Continue reading →

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Honoring Our Elders

Posted on June 10, 2011

I am often amazed at the steps in life that lead a person to one place or another.  Jennifer and I made a decision today that will hopefully affect many people in a positive way. I thought I would share … Continue reading →

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Tap Recital Fun

Posted on June 1, 2011

It was my turn last Thursday to be the Paparazzi for Jennifer when it was her moment in the spotlight. She is in a tap dancing class with a group who volunteers to go around to retirement communities and perform. … Continue reading →

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