Mark Johnston ๐Ÿ's Avatar

Mark Johnston ๐Ÿ

@markjohnston905

Dad, teacher, author (author.mrjohnston.ca)

835
Followers
90
Following
606
Posts
18.10.2024
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by Mark Johnston ๐Ÿ @markjohnston905

Carney could put whatever dream economic policy he wants in place to either force it in or cause an election that's "not his fault". He has a lot of power right now

09.03.2026 14:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

Cheating a bit with corkscrew, but hey

09.03.2026 11:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's really smart. I use a Google doc, but it's unweildy with so many characters. Spreadsheet might be the play. ๐Ÿ‘

09.03.2026 02:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I don't know anything about your specifics, but I think a big problem on social media is that everyone treats every post like someone is stating a final opinion after a thesis program rather than just talking.

It makes it hard to be able to try out opinions in order to make, bend or change.

09.03.2026 02:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anyone else keep a blog? I am quite sure no one reads mine (I don't read anyone's either!), but I find it helps keep me on task, and I like to keep track of progress there.

I use the goodreads one, 'cause why not?

www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

#boosky #indieauthor

09.03.2026 01:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've got plans for a city that has a big old water clock in the middle in my WIP but haven't got to it yet. That would be my likely "screw" moment. Found a dragon doing a "corkscrew" and now I'm wondering if that was even a term in medieval times ๐Ÿ˜„. Your version makes sense for modern times ๐Ÿ‘

08.03.2026 21:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

March 9 is gonna be an interesting mix ๐Ÿช›

08.03.2026 20:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nature truly hides so many ultold miracles

That we should absolutely burn with fire.

08.03.2026 13:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

What's a fantasy novel without an inn or two?

I've been told by the women in my life that they appreciate my female characters who exist as much more than romantic interests. Catrin and Mira really power the plot in book two of my YA series. I hope they make my daughters and students proud.

08.03.2026 12:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Imagine being proud of your 1000 pearly whites, only to find your neighbor Rob has 12 times as many

07.03.2026 22:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've been with my wife since we were 16/17, so I don't have much beyond falling in love and being incredibly happy to lean on.

A great life, but doesn't lend itself well to the intense emotions people want in a story haha

07.03.2026 19:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a hard time writing the romance stuff in novels, but I think I'm getting better at it. Ended a will they/won't they for my YA fantasy so I can get back to battles and intrigue and I think it was pretty sweet. About 6k in the arc and I'm quite happy with it.

#amwriting #ya #booksky #fantasy

07.03.2026 19:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Google photos will be like, "can you believe it's been 15 years?!". You'll click it and it will be a screenshot of a receipt from Starbucks.

Like, yeah, I actually can believe it.

07.03.2026 17:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

I posted from this exact scene earlier in the week (maybe last week).

I thought there might be lots of action for this snip so here's a more chill one

07.03.2026 13:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I always think it's like music.

There are a lot of great bands out there, but things just don't line up or they don't make the right connections, etc.

At least that's what I tell myself

06.03.2026 22:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
a man with a beard wearing glasses and a plaid shirt stands with his arms crossed in front of a computer monitor ALT: a man with a beard wearing glasses and a plaid shirt stands with his arms crossed in front of a computer monitor
06.03.2026 22:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I mean, I often say, "jesssussss christ" when I hear him speak

06.03.2026 15:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also all that big shill you're getting from "big llama shirt" and the panda enamel pin lobby.

We're on to you, moneybags.

06.03.2026 13:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

I love this scene. Character trying to hide their past. Little rough, needs some editing, but it's fun.

06.03.2026 10:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
MARK JOHNSTON ๐Ÿ The Dragon's Peace Dragon TOngue buy|preview Peace Through Fire (in progress) preview A YA fantasy series Follow Bertram Lorne, Catrin Wyrmblessed and many more as they attempt to discover the reason...

Coworker told me I should discount my books for world book day. I said it's too much work and told them how little I make per book.

Then they told me I should raise my prices instead. I reminded them it was too much work.

All books, still cheap.

author.mrjohnston.ca

#nosale #booksky #indieauthor

05.03.2026 23:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The original social media: people coming into a town and shooting their mouths off over ale.

05.03.2026 21:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I personally disagree, but this data shows we need to be better at explaining why mp's can and do switch.

Specifically, THEY need to explain it better, as does the party gaining.

Or, most people can just be wrong ๐Ÿ˜„

05.03.2026 21:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Third, opens up everything.

I teach my kids to write Choose Your Own Adventure though, and writing in 2nd person present is really fun. Strange, but fun.

05.03.2026 21:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image
05.03.2026 12:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And then they trade him to Boston

05.03.2026 01:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
a man in a suit and tie is talking to someone and saying hey . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is talking to someone and saying hey .
04.03.2026 23:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why not place Cory and his house in Raccoon City? Send in expedition 32.

Voila. A billion dollars.

04.03.2026 23:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely

You guys just did the "don't vote" thing and.. It's not going well for anyone*

*Billionaires excepted

04.03.2026 12:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

Cheating, because my WIP is a fantasy and didn't use media, but I found this from my first book and it's a double ๐Ÿ‘ a climate sci-fi that actually has a happy ending

04.03.2026 10:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Probably as many typos/words in it as this post!

04.03.2026 01:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0