Words from the Forest
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Change is coming
I’m not sure where home is anymore, as Tom Johnson has been my home for almost half of my life.
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Reader Reviews Appreciated
It feels so good to get feedback from friends and (especially!) strangers. If you have thoughts about A Room in the Forest and are able to post a review on Goodreads, or even on your FB page I would…
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Book Club Questions
More and more friends/readers are getting their book clubs to read A Room in the Forest. I am open to attending meetings when possible so just connect with me!
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Outtakes
I told audiences how long the original submitted manuscript had been before getting to what was finally published. One version was at least 118,000 words. The manuscript that went to press was around 80,000. People were very interested to…
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The journey is the destination
Well, I’m on my way. My goal is to follow Lily’s path from Alberta to Prince Rupert and connect with people in Prince George, Smithers, Terrace and Fort St. James. First, I had to get from Chilliwack to Alberta…
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Poetry and Prose
I’m sharing the stage with two poets in Abbotsford on July 8 and then more poets on my northern tour in August. (see dates here) What do you think of multi-genre writers? Would you read a writer’s poetry if…
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