Laura Johnson

About

Laura Johnson is a first time author with her new novel titled “Where Would I Be”. She resides in Memphis, TN, where she attends college pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social & Criminal Justice with a minor in forensics. Laura was first bitten by the writing bug three years ago. While writing a journal she began to realize that her story could possibly help others who were going through the same thing.

In 2006, Laura was the victim of an abusive relationship that lasted for two and half years. The relationship was volatile from the beginning. While in this relationship, Laura contemplated suicide almost on a daily basis. If asked, she would immediately tell you that what kept from going through with suicide were her mother and younger brother. “I couldn’t leave them with that much pain, no matter what I was going through.”

By 2008, Laura had suffered many things at the hand of her abuser. Everything from verbal abuse to rape. She soon decided that she had to get out of the relationship before it was too late. Her last interaction with her abuser consisted of an argument and a fight, which lead to him being arrested. That day he promised he would get even.

In 2009, Laura began to write. She thought that, as her mother had told many times before, that she was not the only woman who had or will ever go through something like this. After filling up four notebooks, she decided that she might have a book on her hands. Laura went on to make the necessary changes along with adding other things to her writing and started letting others read her work.

She would let anyone who had the time of day read what she had written. When those who’d read her work wanted to read more, she knew she had something good on her hands. During the next few months, Laura reread and rewrote scenes in her book over a thousand times. Once she was satisfied with her work, Laura began sending friend request to any author on Facebook that would accept. She asked a million and one questions to make sure she was representing herself right and sending out her manuscript correctly.

Laura attended online writing seminars taught by Terry McMillan. She spoke with others such as Sharon Cullars, Novelist Junnita Jackson, and so many others. If you are reading this you might determine that Laura is a little OCD. She is the first to admit that she has to have everything in place before she can put something to the side and move on.

Now the final work of what you all have is of her tears, fears, and a little anger. If you would like to know more about Laura Johnson, you can reach her by email at ltjauthor@gmail.com. On her blog at http://laurajohnsonauthor.blogspot.com/, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/AuthorLauraTJohnson and Twitter at @AuthorLauraJ.

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<p>A Serial Killer Plagues an Island Paradise<br /><br />Vigilante detective Emily Stone continues her covert pursuits to find serial killers and child abductors, all under the radar while shadowing police investigations.<br /><br />Emily searches for an abducted nine-year-old girl taken by ruthless and enterprising slave brokers. Following the clues from California to the garden island of Kauai, she begins to piece together the evidence and ventures deep into the jungle.<br /><br />It doesn’t take long before Emily is thrown into the middle of murder, mayhem, and conspiracy. Locals aren’t talking as a serial killer now stalks the island, taking women in a brutal frenzy of ancient superstitions and folklore. Local cops are unprepared for what lies ahead. In a race against the clock, Emily and her team must identify the killer before time runs out.</p>

Story Behind The Book

This is the story of a domestic violence survivor. Her fight to remain strong when her abuser returns. Will she love again? Most importantly, will she live to love again?

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(from Goodreads.com)<br />Savannah rated it <img title="5 of 5 stars, it was amazing" alt="5 of 5 stars" src="http://www.goodreads.com/images/layout/stars/red_star_5_of_5.png?1313023909" width="75" height="15" /><br /><span class="readable"><span>What I've read of this book so far.. I can't wait to read what happens next. <br /><br />It has me biting my nails and waiting for the next character to express their feelings. I can't wait to find out what happens between Lisa and Marc!</span> </span><br /><br /><br /><span class="readable">(from bn.com)<br /></span><a href="http://my.barnesandnoble.com/communityportal/userProfile.aspx?penName=MRSLAW03"><font color="#888888">MRSLAW03</font></a> <img title="5 of 5 stars, it was amazing" alt="5 of 5 stars" src="http://www.goodreads.com/images/layout/stars/red_star_5_of_5.png?1313023909" width="75" height="15" /><h4 class="review-body">HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, GREAT BOOK TO READ!! </h4> <div class="review-body">A MUST READ!!! WILL KEEP YOUR ATTENTION WANTING TO KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT!!! GREAT BOOK AND CAN'T WAIT TILL THE AUTHOR WRITES MORE!! <br /><br /><div class="review-body">(from Amazon)<span style="margin-right:5px;"><span class="swSprite s_star_4_0" title="4.0 out of 5 stars"></span> </span><span style="vertical-align:middle;"><strong>gripping, emotional, funny</strong></span></div> <div class="review-body"> <div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A17XG7Z7WODP20/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="color:#004b91;">E. J. EASON "happy momofed"</span></span></a></div></div> <div class="review-body"> 4.0 out of 5 stars</div> <div class="review-body"><span style="vertical-align:middle;">i bought this book 36 hours ago and i finished it 5 hours ago. i lost sleep wondering who would do what when and with whom and how. i lost sleep wondering who would kill whom and if love would be found or denied. <br />it was tender, powerful, wild, and funny all at once. the friendship, the fury, and the southern flair was all prevelant. i hope there is a series forthcoming. so many stories to be told. </span></div></div>

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