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May.21.2013
Do you have a special place to write? Do you have a special routine to prepare yourself for writing? How does your space affect your writing? These and more questions have been buzzing around in my head. I know the answers for myself but I wondered about other writers....
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Apr.26.2013
When the last of my filmmaking buddies left for Los Angeles I was lost. I realized I had a choice. 1). I could mope--which I did for about three weeks. 2). I could start all over making new connections--which is fun but time-consuming. 3). I could become a one-woman...
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Dec.14.2012
Wondering what to ask Santa for this year? Or uncertain what to buy for your dearest writer friends? I started compiling a visual shopping list on Pinterest to help friends who asked what they should buy for other friends and to assist friends who were stumped when their spouses asked...
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Jul.21.2012
A Life Without Pictures
Have your yearbook photo taken. Even if you can’t afford to buy any for yourself at least it’ll be in the yearbook and there’ll be one snapshot of you in high school.
You know how you hate your uncommon Mexican last name because no one else has it; and you long...
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Jun.25.2012
My favorite book co-authored by a romantic couple is The Crown of Columbus, written by the husband and wife team of Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris. Both are bestselling and award-winning writers—Erdrich with novels such as Love Medicine and Tracks; and Dorris with A Yellow Raft in Blue...
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Apr.12.2012
I'm participating in a group novel written by several Avalon Books authors. Each of us is writing one chapter and I think it's off to a great start. I was assigned Chapter Six and my chapter was posted this week. Here’s the link to read it. The idea behind the novel, ALONG FOR THE...
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Feb.22.2012
I had the honor of meeting a Maasai warrior during his recent visit to Silicon Valley. Sabore Ole Oyie, made an impression on me with his humor, storytelling ability, majestic qualities, and quiet strength. Enjoying the conversation of our small gathering, I felt in the presence of...
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Feb.10.2012
With the explosion of ebook sales, we can no longer deny the benefits of submitting our work for e-publication. With a little online research you’ll discover that there are many e-publishers to choose from. Some may focus on specific genres and some may focus on the type of writing such...
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Jan.11.2012
I am a huge fan of thrillers. I am particularly drawn to short thrillers of the Twilight Zone type. In fact, I believe that is where my love of thrillers began and I still watch the Twilight Zone TV series whenever I can. Today’s books and movies are lengthy, and while I enjoy them, I don’t have...
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May.25.2011
I should have seen it coming. Signs of the economy worsening were everywhere. But being a busy wife, mother, business professional, and moonlighting writer kept my mind occupied and my calendar full. So one afternoon, while I was putting away the dry dishes from that morning's champagne brunch with...
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May.20.2011
Alfred Hitchcock once said that drama is life, with the dull bits cut out. I’ve yet to find a better statement that describes a valuable writing goal for a novel: write a dramatic story with the dull parts taken out. If you accomplish this goal, your novel will be compelling, un-put-downable, and...
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Dec.18.2010
In case you haven’t heard, American Idol is a popular reality program on TV. While watching recently, I realized there are some comparisons with the show and writing. Here’s what writers can learn from watching American Idol:
1. Many of the people who want to be singers have absolutely no...
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About Victoria M.
I am a professional writer and a filmmaker. Above all, I am a storyteller. Whether I'm writing a World War II drama, a romantic comedy, or a thriller, my goal is to entertain, enlighten and surprise my readers. I write non-fiction, too. I write non-fiction to...
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Causes Victoria M. Johnson Supports
Charity Water, MACSA (Mexican American Community Services Agency), Girl Scouts, Libraries, Asante Africa, and others.
Victoria M.’s Favorite Books
Clara Barton by Helen Dore Boylston,
The Lost World by Michael Crichton,
Congo by Michael Crichton,
The Crown of Columbus by Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris...