Chapter 5: Lonely Sovereigns After his latest clients had flown the coop—peach parasol, lace, and indignation all flapping at once—Maurice busied himself with cleaning. A new appointment was due in less than an hour, and the relentless blowing sand had once again begun its invasion of the interior. It found corners with the devotion of … Continue reading Love Birds Chapter 5
Books
Airspeed Velocity of Monarch Butterflies
Four-part essay series completed on Substack. I will soon be adding the complete essay to my author page, but for the time being, all four parts of Airspeed Velocity of Monarch Butterflies, the reflection on my 200-mile walk from my home in Hartland to my parents' birthplace, are available on my Substack. My Substack is … Continue reading Airspeed Velocity of Monarch Butterflies
Chapter 4 Rumor and Song
Love Birds Serialization “Dear Mrs. Macchiato, please—sit here. It is by far the most comfortable of seats.” Maurice gestured with a smooth flourish and extended a guiding hand toward a plush red velvet loveseat, its gilt trim gleaming faintly, its cushions indulgently overstuffed. The room, though modest in size, was stylishly appointed—a delicate balancing act … Continue reading Chapter 4 Rumor and Song
Enter Mrs. Macchiato
Chapter 2 Enter Mrs. Macchiato https://tljohnson2028.substack.com/publish/home Maurice was comfortably past his twenties, though his precise age remained an elegant mystery, gently hinted at by subtle greys at his temples and a striking tuft of white nestled in his bangs. Each ivory strand whispered a story. And were one to listen attentively, each tale would unfold … Continue reading Enter Mrs. Macchiato
Love Birds
Chapter 1 The Matchmaker and the Parrot Note: This is part of a searilized release of chapters of a Novella. New chapters arrive monthly. Start here but then rememebe there is always more to the story. Maurice Heartman Cicero wore a small, dark mustache that curled like punctuation above his pointed goatee - an exclamation … Continue reading Love Birds
Keeping it together while falling apart.
Keeping it together while falling apart. What an excellent experience. The feeling of community and support was healing to a soul that needed reassurance. The Wisconsin Writers Association Conference was in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, last weekend. I met some fantastic writers and even more amazing people. The Vibe was positive and welcoming. Thanks to Sarah, … Continue reading Keeping it together while falling apart.
Been busy trying and failing and learning and trying and growing and living.
Hi folks, Sorry, it's been a while. It's more difficult to sit and write these days. But with that said, I am still full of stories. Some would finish that sentence differently. I have posted a story on Substack and remind you that I am still hitting the keys on the keyboard when I can. … Continue reading Been busy trying and failing and learning and trying and growing and living.
✨ The Alchemy of Ink and Words
Volume I – Chapter One: The Matchmaker and the Parrot T.L. Johnson Jul 01, 2025 “The disguises we wear are not always born of deception. Sometimes they’re stitched from the threads of longing.” 🪶 The Chapter Has Landed It’s time.Chapter One of The Matchmaker and the Parrot is here in full. This first installment introduces us to Maurice Heartman … Continue reading ✨ The Alchemy of Ink and Words
Keeping It Together While Falling Apart
Dispatch #1 Writing can be a difficult task. Ask anyone who’s ever sat down in front of a blank page or that yawning white Word doc. Sometimes it prompts a blank mind. Great for Zen—not so great for novel-writing. For some, writing a thousand words is a herculean challenge. For me, it used to be … Continue reading Keeping It Together While Falling Apart
July 22, 2023
I have finished my thematic rewrite of Dream Pirates. It goes out to my Beta readers today. I am so excited. Below you will find an excerpt. For the last two weeks, I have posted 2 articles per week for my blog/book, Listening for the Sounds of Summer. Each week I included a Peek at … Continue reading July 22, 2023
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