Mara Lynn Johnstone

I work at a plastic store.  It's an uncommon sort of day job, and more interesting than the usual retail experience.  It usually doesn't tie in much to my author life, other than the little display that I've gotten to…

You'll notice that "Barefoot in the Sky" has been taken down from the short story section, because it will be in an anthology!  The Redwood Writers have a collection of their various contest winners coming out soon, and my third-place…

I have the honor of being a runner up in the Shelf Unbound Best Indie Book Competition, which is delightful.  It even comes with its own nifty web badge.  Hooray!

There's an addition to the short story roster -- something that started with a compelling idea on Tumblr, and has potential to be something bigger eventually.  Y'know, some year.  When I don't have a stack of other things waiting to…

I get to be a featured reader at an Open Mic event (which means I'm allotted more time than the average mortal, muahaha).  It should be lots of fun.  I'll be reading snippets from Sweeping Changes, the sequel, and Cold…

Recently I wrote a short story so I could submit it to a steampunk contest, and it won third place!  I am delighted.  The story is called "Barefoot in the Sky," and it's now posted in the short story section…

Some time ago I mentioned that a short story formerly posted on the site would be published in an anthology.  It's out!  The story is "Cold Space," a fun bit of sci-fi, and the anthology is Untold Stories: From the…

The long-awaited videos of the two events this summer are up on YouTube!  In all their low-quality cell phone glory. 

Video the First is from Author Launch: a scene from later in the book, with furbirds.

Video the Second is…

I am now part of both Hometown Reads and Imzy, which both look promising.  Hometown Reads is designed to connect authors and readers who happen to live nearby -- all the better for local events!  I can tell you, I'd…

I've finally gone for it and put up an Author Facebook Page, which will surely have much the same content as other venues (Twitter, Tumblr, this blog).  But now it will be more easily shareable on…

If you'll be near Santa Rosa, California on July 10th or 12th, do stop by to hear a snippet of the book read aloud!  There will be other authors showcased at both events, and plenty of bookishness to go around. 

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Physical books are now available through the Direct Purchase option, along with the ebooks!  This is exciting news for those of you interested in supporting authors to the maximum degree possible, and Sticking It To The Man.  (You can of…