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Rena Johnson

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Born

Detroit, MI., The United States

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http://www.booksageboutique.com

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Genre

Travel, Young Adult, Psychology

Influences

Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Alice Walker, Maya Angelou, Nikki Gi ...more

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August 2013

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I grew up in the tough and tumble town of Detroit, aka "The Motor City," and just as its name implies, it was a hard-nosed place, where only the strong, or lucky, survived.

Falling in at number five among the seven siblings, I felt out of place, like a fish-out-of-water, so I turned to the fantasy-world of books, movies, and music to make the unnurturing conditions and stern displine that I often had to endure, bearable.

Writing was not one of my goals; it just happened. After suffering some major personal, financial, and health setbacks, I found myself writing poetry, something I hadn't done in over twenty years. I found it to be cathartic. Hence, my writing career was born.

Now, I write what I know: hardship, Faith that overcomes failure, ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Rena Johnson I used to have writer's block when I first started writing. The whole idea for writing for a book was so different from the research papers I was used…moreI used to have writer's block when I first started writing. The whole idea for writing for a book was so different from the research papers I was used to. But, now, I think through what I want to write, and sometimes In write notes. By the time I sit down at the computer, I've just about written the whole book in my head. So, all I have to do, is write. Oh, I do think when writing a novel, an outline is good. Not, the basic type, but the type that requires outlining the main idea of each paragraph, and a bullet of the supporting details for each point you want to say in that paragraph.

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Rena Johnson Motivation is the key to what genre one chooses to write. For me, I like to inspire, and teach. Having been a licensed educator for over two decades, …moreMotivation is the key to what genre one chooses to write. For me, I like to inspire, and teach. Having been a licensed educator for over two decades, I guess that's natural. But, in general the best thing about writing is connecting with your audience and seeing how what you wrote broadens their perspective.(less)

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	Don't Wait, Celebrate Life!: Single Gals Guide To Traveling Solo it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Epiphanies Of The Soul: 52 Weekly Meditations, Affirmations and Truths to Keep You Soulfully and Rhythmically Connected To Your Higher-Self 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2000	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Epiphanies of the Soul: Empower Yourself with Therapeutic Poetry 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2003 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Other Side of Olivia: Part One 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Tea Taste Better: How to Raise your emotional frequencies, Manage Stress, and live a happier, healthier life 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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First Novel!

Hello Friends,

I've got some exciting news for those of you who love Drama. My very first novel is in the works, and it is available for pre-order @ amazon/kindle books. The title: The Other Side of Olivia. It's about a girl born out of a salacious relationship between her mother and the town preacher. By the time the girl finds out the truth, she is nearly a teen. Her bad experience causes her to Read more of this blog post »

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