Author Archives: Jan C. Johnson

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About Jan C. Johnson

Welcome! If you like food, reading, laughing over life's little disasters, and maybe thinking about the bigger things of life, you have come to the right place. Besides blogging, I write humorous fiction, though real life tends to leave fictional humor in the shade. But I'm not a total goofball. No, really. I've also written a most riveting memoir--not mine, which would be boring, but rather the life story of an obscure pastor in Liberia, West Africa. His hair-raising memories of the Liberian Civil War years make for some suspenseful reading! Discover more under the "My Books" tab. I live in North Texas with my husband, Brent. We enjoy bicycling, Mexican food, and traveling to visit our kids and grandkids.

2011 In Review

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

My bloggy friend Ashley posted this kind of review challenge, inviting others to link up: I thought it would be fun to take a look back over the year on the blog, using a quick and simple formula to do … Continue reading →

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The Opposite of Art (Book Review)

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

Here is a recent novel that I have read and placed on my virtual shelf, the “…And Writers Read” page. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Dickson, Athol. The Opposite of Art. Howard Books, New York, 2011. (Novel) How … Continue reading →

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I’ll Be… ummm… Somewhere For Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

Today I am linking up with Jen and friends at Soli Deo Gloria. I remember the moment like it was yesterday. Brent was unemployed, struggling to find a job during an industry slump. We were not homeless, but only because … Continue reading →

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Gift Ideas for the Bike Masochist

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

You can just tell when a fitness product is targeted toward the male market. Recently Brent was looking online for some new cycling DVDs. (These are videos meant to guide your workout on a stationary bike or trainer, as I’ve … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: On Faith and Football

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

Today I’m honored to introduce an author friend, Melanie Garrett. We are both Dallas Cowboys fans but, unlike me, Melanie actually understands the different kinds of plays and the rules of the game. She also has some pretty keen insights … Continue reading →

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Writers and the Soul of a Painter

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

A few months ago I enjoyed a most unusual interview: I got to spend an hour with Tina Bohlman, a well-respected landscape artist in Waxahachie. Now, I had interviewed talented artists before — painters, filmmakers, musicians — but what made … Continue reading →

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