Abigail Johnson's Blog
June 26, 2025
Cover Reveal: If You Were Here (Gilmore Girls x Outer Banks)

Cover Reveal
I’m beyond excited to finally share the cover of my next YA novel with you! IF YOU WERE HERE is coming your way on April 28, 2026, from HarperCollins!
IF YOU WERE HERE by Abigail Johnson On sale: April 28, 2026 by HarperCollins
Illustration: Allie Runnion
Designer: Julia Feingold
Art Direction: Jenna Stempel-Lobell
One summer. One grumpy local. One centuries-old mystery. Set on the dreamy shores of Nantucket, If You Were Here is a YA romance about finding love, chasing history, and...
December 19, 2024
Can I send you a gift?

Hi Friends, Let Me Send You a Signed Bookplate! 
The holidays are here, and I wanted to share a little something special with you. My books are available wherever books are sold—in hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook—but wouldn’t it be nice to make your copy extra personal?
I’m sending out signed & personalized bookplates to anyone who wants one! They’re perfect for your bookshelf or as a thoughtful gift for a fellow book lover.
Just fill out the form below
If you’re new to my books (o...
December 8, 2023
Gift Guide for EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY
Looking for the perfect present to go along with the copy of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY you’re gifting this year? I’ve got you covered with tons of cozy, fun, and stylish ideas!
First up, you’re going to need a copy of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY so why not snag a signed copy? My local indie will ship pretty much everywhere! You can also buy an unsigned copy from your favorite retailer:
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🎉 EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY is out today 🎉 & event TONIGHT!

EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY is officially out in the world today! This is my second dual POV book (EVERY OTHER WEEKEND was the first) and my first book to feature a wheelchair user. It’s also my most personal book because of that.
What’s that saying about how writing a book is easy? You just open a vein and bleed.
I feel that way with this one more than any of my previous books. Big feelings. Huge. But I’m also incredibly happy and unbeliev...
November 6, 2023
In-Person Book Launch for EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY
Book Launch for EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAYDecember 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmSave the date! In-Person Book Launch Event for EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY is December 5th at 6:30pm at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, AZ.
I have been living in Louisville, KY for the past year and a half in order to participate in a clinical trial for individuals with spinal cord injuries but I’m nearly finished and I’ll be moving back home to Arizona a few days before the publication of EVERY TIME YOU GO...
October 20, 2023
Today Only – GIRL ON THE RUN is $1.99!
My YA thriller, GIRL ON THE RUN, is a Kindle Daily Deal!!!!!! This is huge for an author and I was so excited when my publisher told me. What this means is that for one day only (October 20th) you can buy the ebook for only $1.99! And this price should be the same across all retailers, not just Amazon!
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If you missed this one when it was first published, now is the time to get it. Honestly, I love this book. It came out in the middle of the pandemic lockdown and I feel like it never got ...
October 4, 2023
Pre-order gifts for EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY

EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY will be published in exactly two months (on December 5, 2023), so it’s time for the pre-order campaign!
Pre-order a copy of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY (hardcover, ebook, or audiobook) from any retailer (or request a copy from your library), and fill out the form to receive these gifts:
(1) bookmark
(1) signed bookplate
(1) wildflower seed paper ‘bouquet’ *
*Seed paper is handmade paper with seeds embedded in it that you can plant to grow ...
May 14, 2023
Dear Reader letter from EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY
Dear Reader letter from EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY
Abigail Johnson

I’m sharing the full “Dear Reader” letter included in EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY. This was originally only going to be included in the ARCs, but I’m so thankful that my publisher suggested adding it into the finished copies as well. If you have already seen the ARC, you may have read this, but for everyone else, here is the full author note below:
Author Note
Dear Reader,When I first started my publishing journey, a lot of sweet friend...
May 1, 2023
Win 1 of 10 ARCs of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY
Win 1 of 10 ARCs of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY
Abigail Johnson
Enter to win 1 of 10 Advanced Reading Copies of Every Time You Go Away on Goodreads.Open to US and CAGiveaway ends May 30thEnter Giveaway The post Win 1 of 10 ARCs of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY appeared first on Abigail Johnson written by Abigail Johnson
April 26, 2023
25% Off Preorders of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY!
25% Off Preorders of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY!
Abigail Johnson
For three days only!Take 25% off all preorders from April 26 through 28 including audiobooks and eBooks!
Grab your preorder copy of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY via the button below and use the coupon code: PREORDER25
Pre-Order NowEvery Time You Go Away
On Sale: December 5, 2023
Pre-Order NowPerfect for fans of Jennifer Niven, Abigail Johnson draws a searing and lyrical ...

