Author Archives: Linda Johnson

“Birthday Cake” wins Honorable Mention

Posted on July 25, 2015 by

My short story, “Birthday Cake” won Honorable Mention in Carolina Woman’s annual writing contest. You can find my story published in the magazine’s current on-line edition.

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2015 Anthony Award Nomination!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by

The anthology, Carolina Crimes: Nineteen Tales of Love, Lust and Longing, which included my short story, “Happy Pills” received an Anthony Award nomination! Winners will be selected at the 2015 Bouchercon convention in October. Anyone who attends the convention this … Continue reading →

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Carolina Crimes Anthology Readings

Posted on July 26, 2014 by

My fellow anthology writers and I hosted a book launch party and reading for Carolina Crimes on June 8th, at McIntyres Bookstore in Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC. Other upcoming readings: Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC on Sunday, July 27th … Continue reading →

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Carolina Crimes Now Available on Amazon!

Posted on April 11, 2014 by

I have a new short story that has just been published in Carolina Crimes: Nineteen Tales of Lust, Love, and Longing. Nineteen members of Sisters in Crime living in the Carolinas have contributed stories to this anthology. My story “Happy … Continue reading →

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Family Sins – A Short Story

Posted on April 5, 2014 by

  This story reveals the dark side of a mother’s controlling love. As much as Sarah adores her son, Michael, she detests the woman he marries. When her daughter-in-law forces Michael to choose between them, Sarah refuses to back down. … Continue reading →

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The Player – A Short Story

Posted on June 1, 2013 by

The Player – A Short Story   Jacob Flynn thinks he’s God’s gift to women. His game is to see how quickly he can meet them, seduce them, and dump them. When things go too far one night with his … Continue reading →

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