Buying gifts for the writer in your life can be challenging. There might not be enough room for more office supplies. (Note I did not say that they have ENOUGH office supplies because that’s hurtful, just that they are running out of room to store them.) Books, which are always a wonderful gift, are difficult […]
What does your favorite author need? How can you help them start 2019 out with their dreams turning into goals? Interacting with authors can be challenging. We often have conversations in our heads. Frequently we map out the mating habits of mythical creatures. And we have been known to gush with purple prose and fall […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson Author, Children of Fire, Coaching, Final novel in the series, Series, writing 1
I wrote THE END on book 6 of my Children of Fire series. I am excited, proud, and sad all at the same time. I still have a lot to do- revisions, edits, more edits, formatting, cover, and I have to pick a title!!! I expect I will get all emotional over ending this series […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson, Healthy Eating getting healthy, healthy eating, lifestyle change, Mental health, self care 2
So now that I can breathe and sleep, I am working towards regaining my health, strength, flexibility, and body back to where I want to be. Walking and gentle yoga is how I am starting out exercise wise, because I love them both. I am also reducing my intake of grains, because I feel SO […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson, depression, Mental health, self care 3
Lately I have been eating in a way that makes me feel good. Doing yoga, which I love, and getting good quality sleep. So when I started to fall into a depression spiral I was very confused. My body didn’t feel depressed. I wasn’t tired, lethargic, or physically apathetic. Emotionally and mentally I wanted to […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson book release, Children of Fire Series, Fantasy, new book, writing, YA Authors, YA books, YA FANTASY 0
Happy release day to my fifth novel, Kin to the Asuras. I am so excited! Sometimes it boggles my mind to think that I have written five novels in my Children of Fire Series. I mean, wow, it’s crazy! Don’t forget to get your copy! (Just click on the BUY NOW button below the book […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson getting in shape, healing, Health, self care 5
After three days of using my CPAP machine and being able to breathe and sleep at the same time, I decided it was time to start bringing back the things I missed doing. Understanding my body, I did this in slow careful steps to allow for proper healing. via GIPHY Okay, okay you caught […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson, Health, Mental health, self care, Self-worth 9
I am finally back after feeling like crap and having zero energy. I blamed myself, and my self-talk was debilitating. I am lazy. I am fat. I am useless. I am a failure. No one else is this pathetic. I am so weak. I have no self-discipline. I will never be a good __________ ( […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson 4
It can be difficult and even feel decadent or selfish to guard your time. But it is essential, when time is so limited and we have dreams that we are working towards. We cannot do everything, and at some point we must weigh the things that need to get done with our skills, and what […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson cats, Kittens, lizards, pet parents 0
My cats are a year old and vicious hunters. They have brought home insects, birds, garden snakes, and lizards. Lots and lots of lizards. Small baby lizards, long brightly colored lizards, and fat horned lizards. Some are still alive and tormented as my cats play with them. The kids and I do our best to […]
