Books

Temecula Book Fair, Author’s Log: Supplemental

Posted on March 23, 2026 by B.C. Johnson

I survived the inaugural Grace Mellman Community Library Book Fair in Temecula, and all I got was book sales, hope for humanity, and fantastic memories.

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Meet B.C. at the Temecula Library Book Fair This Weekend

Posted on March 19, 2026 by B.C. Johnson

Hey y’all! Quick announcement: for any folks in the area, I have a booth at the Grace Mellman Community Library Book Fair this Saturday (March 21st). So come on down if you’re in or near Temecula this weekend.

Grab some books, say hi, and then get some wine after or whatever you’re into, I’m not your boss.

You’ll also find the debut of RIVEN in paperback! And if you can’t be there because of the tragic limitations foisted upon us all by spacetime, you can order RIVEN in paperback from the digital cyber-realm right here.

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2025 in Books (Part 2): Recommendations and Reviews

Posted on December 29, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

It’s December, so time to show off some of the novels I’ve read this year! For the second time.

My plan this year was simple: read 24 books (double what I read last year), and only pull books I already own but haven’t read yet. One, to actually get to some of the books I’ve been gifted over the past couple decades, and two, because money.

You can read how the first six months went here.

Overall, for the back half of the year, I didn’t remotely reach my goal. Neither in number nor in sticking to only books I already owned. But as they say, it is in how we strive that our soul is revealed or something don’t listen to me I failed.

Alright, here we go:

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Listen to Award-Winning Short Story DOLLHOUSED

Posted on December 16, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

That’s right, it’s here! You can now read and/or listen to my short story, DOLLHOUSED, which landed in the winners’ circle in the StarPath Creatives Writing contest.

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The Games That Inspire My Writing (Part 3)

Posted on August 6, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

Last time we talked about my abiding love for the Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver series, and how it taught me the courage to go nuts with stories (and how it partially inspired my Deadgirl Saga).

This week I’m casting the net a bit wider, with a trio of unconnected but stylistically related games that made me want to write my own epic fantasy series. Alongside a heaping helping of D&D and fantasy novels in my youth, of course.

Let’s get into the business with three beloved 90’s classics: THE SECRET OF MANA, ILLUSION OF GAIA, and the FINAL FANTASY series.

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Get DJINN & TONIC in Paperback Now

Posted on July 3, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

In this uncertain world of digimalization and online perfidy, grab a real book! It needs no charger, it can’t be deleted from your library, and it smells like knowledge. In other words, DJINN & TONIC is now available for your physical perusement!

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2025 in Books (Part 1): Recommendations and Reviews

Posted on July 2, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

It’s July, so time to show off some of the novels I’ve read this year, like a cat stacking up dead lizards on your porch.

Overall, it’s been a solid six months. Almost all bangers.

Alright, here we go:

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DJINN & TONIC Release Day! (Ebook)

Posted on June 26, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath (how come only breath is “bated,” worth a Google I suppose), now’s the time to un…bate. Sorry. DJINN & TONIC is officially a bouncing baby girl today, available for purchasing and/or reading on Kindle or KOBO if you don’t support Amazon. Which, I get it.

Stay tuned for a sample of the entire first chapter below!

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Announcement: Pre-Order DJINN & TONIC Now

Posted on June 16, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

Pre-order what?! DJINN & TONIC is my newest novel, an urban fantasy thriller for lovers of noir and djinn with a punk vibe. It’s a love letter to both genie stories and being an exhausted 20-something with a shit job, ride-or-die friends, and a demanding boss.

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“How Can I Help” Added, Take a Look If You’re Cool

Posted on February 13, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

Think me or my books are neat? I’ve created a page to finally answer the question: “How Can I Help?”

Check it out for links to review any of the books, do a testimonial, or spread the word. I basically can’t do this without you, the readers. Please consider taking a moment, even just to leave a star rating somewhere.

Your voice can change my life and help me write more books, and it’s never been more appreciated.

Thank you!! Click on the button below to check it out:

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