Have you ever felt that you had a split personality? Sometimes with my writing I think that must be the case. For me, the Muse can conjure up anything from romance to inspirational, from juvenile to photojournalism and poetry. My journey as a writer has led me to publish two books so far. Being Frank with Anne- a poetic interpretation of Anne Frank’s diary and Hot and Bothered By It, a book of midlife humorous poetry. Both published by Community Press and illustrated by the publisher, Deana Riddle. These two books have taken me on an adventure of book signings, college talks, speaking at a young writer’s reception and giving a poetry workshop in Richmond for the Virginia Romance Writers. I was thrilled when Being Frank with Anne was archived at the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and when I heard that her cousin, Buddy Elias, who heads up the Anne Frank Fonds in Switzerland , liked my book and remarked that Anne would have liked it too. Hot and Bothered By It has been a fun experience too and I’ve enjoyed sharing my brand of insanity with others at readings and for women’s groups. The CEO and publisher of Today’s Chicago Woman magazine endorsed and reviewed it for her magazine. My latest project is a weekly column for Your Corner, a supplement to The Virginian-Pilot. I also write various articles and restaurant reviews for this publication. It’s carrying me places that are exciting to write about from outdoor markets to a llama raiser whose home is steeped in local history. My acting experience recently has included an audition for a medical health film and an offer for a role to be shot in Newport News ; however, I was busy with my editor that day. Projects in the works- an inspirational book for women, a young adult suspense, Inkblot is yet to be published and working on a 100 poem spiritual book that I’m co- writing with poetry guru Pete Freas. I also have ideas for a young adult humor book. If you would like me to visit your women's group or classroom, please drop me an email at pjwriter7@aol. com |
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| Phyllis Johnson |
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| Phyllis thinks of herself as a Renaissance woman. When not novel writing, she can be found at open mike poetry nights, attending art exhibits, doing photojournalism, acting for the Discovery Channel or reading her witty poetry at Red Hat Society dinners. She lives with her hubby and has two daughters, one in college, the other in law school. |
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Read about ... INKBLOT a young adult suspense novel Read about Tidewater Teacher My cover story Read about HOT AND BOTHERED BY IT- a midlife poetry book. |
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