Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Julianne Q Johnson writes in a little Indiana house when her three cats, two ferrets, and one fiancé will let her. Her favorite stories to write are modern-day, realistic worlds with a supernatural or paranormal element. She enjoys taking otherwise ordinary characters and giving them a paranormal gift or putting them in fantastical situations to see how they will handle it. Though her works are not comedy, there is a touch of humor in all of her books. Visit her website at JulianneQJohnson.com She has five novels published and soon to publish the sixth.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent novel is Ghost in the Park. It is one of her favorite genre’s to both read and write, a murder mystery combined with paranormal elements.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Many writers like to have music on while they write. I like to have Netflix playing a favorite TV show. One that I’ve seen before so that I don’t have to pay too much attention to it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Dean Koontz’ books. He is fabulous at combining the paranormal with realistic contemporary settings.
What are you working on now?
I’m putting the final touches on Ghost at the College, the second book in my Unruly Ghost Mysteries. I am also finishing up a YA dystopian called Crucible Station.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Obviously I love Awesome Gang and enjoy reading their newsletter. I alo have a newsletter and a Facebook page in addition to my website.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be too quick to publish. Write a few books, spend some time growing your voice, and then consider publishing. Go back to those first efforts and do a re-write with the things you have learned.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t listen to writing advice that says to never do something. Ly adverbs are fine in moderation. Sometimes there’s places in a story where telling is better than showing.
What are you reading now?
I just finished Ghosts in Glass Houses by Kay Charles. Murder and ghosts! What more could you want?
What’s next for you as a writer?
After I finish Crucible Station, I’m starting the third in my Unruly Ghost series, Ghost on the Downs.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Dean Koontz’ Tick Tock
Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice.
J K Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
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