by Alica McKenna Johnson | Mar 16, 2015 | Monday Musings, Uncategorized
Phoenix Child has been out for a week and a half, and I’m not yet a millionaire, which is disappointing. I also haven’t gotten call for Oprah, Rove, or Grahame Norton to book me on their shows. I’m not sure this whole “reality” thing is working for me. I know...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Oct 2, 2013 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
So just now I had a moment of sheer and utter panic, and I am sharing it with you because: 1. Everyone is fine and 2. Those of you who are writers can pass this onto non-writers so they understand us better. My dear friend and editor Kilian was supposed to come and...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Sep 26, 2013 | Parenting
There is a new kit from Optics Planet, the Invisible Man kit. They say it is great for hunting, hide-n-seek and dating. But I think they are missing a valuable marketing tool, although it would make for a truly epic game of hide-n-seek. I saw this kit and the first...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Sep 23, 2013 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
As a rule I bounce between being a gung ho, do everything perfectly, type-A person, and a lazy, whiny, couch potato. But I have finally found a solution! Now this might not work for everyone, but I wanted to share the two posts that for the past six weeks have kept me...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Sep 3, 2013 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
I have the best critique group. We support of each other, and always find the gems in a steaming pile of shitty words and clichéd actions. Not only can we find the gems, we help each other get rid of the crap so the story can shine. We put goals above ego. Because we...
