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CTV News Article on Timothy S. Johnston

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CTV News Article on Timothy S. Johnston

Last week, CTV News ran an article about me and my love for the Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense genres and how they inspire me to write.

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Alien, Character Development, Horror, Imposter Theme, Inspirations, Movies, Mystery, Science Fiction, Star Trek, Suspense, The 1970's, Thriller, Writing

Horror/Sci-Fi/Suspense Influences on TSJ Before the Age of Ten

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Horror/Sci-Fi/Suspense Influences on TSJ Before the Age of Ten

I recently published a blog piece celebrating my fiftieth year on the planet. In the article, I wrote about the books I read as a child under the age of ten. The intention was twofold: to inform people about the books that inspired a young boy to take on the monumental goal of writing science fiction thrillers (a task which took decades to achieve), and to implore parents to always buy books for their children.

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Mystery, Science, Science Fiction, Short Story, Suspense, Technology, Writing

New TSJ Story in The Quarantine Review

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New TSJ Story in The Quarantine Review!

The Quarantine Review, Issue 5 by [Sheeza Sarfraz, J.J. Dupuis]

Cover art by Jay Soule

Out now!

“The fifth issue of a digital journal created to alleviate the malaise of social distancing with exceptional writing and artwork.”

This is the fifth edition of The Quarantine Review, out 3 November, 2020.

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Agatha Christie, Awards, Carina Press, Horror, Imposter Theme, Inspirations, Mystery, Science, Science Fiction, Suspense, Technology, TechnoThriller, THE FREEZER, THE FURNACE, THE VOID

Original Concept Art for The Tanner Sequence

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The Furnace, The Freezer, The Void by TSJ

I wanted to showcase this incredible concept artwork by Nelson Housden for each book in The Tanner Sequence. Agatha Christie and Isaac Asimov inspired me to write these futuristic murder mysteries, published by Carina Press back in 2013, 2014, and 2015.  The Furnace was the first book I sold, back in 2012.

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Newspaper Article on TSJ and THE SAVAGE DEEPS

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Newspaper Article on TSJ

There was a wonderful article on my writing and books yesterday in The London Free Press.  The topics focused on my writing philosophy, mission, inspirations, and important themes in my new series The Rise of Oceania:  resource exploitation, climate change, and the legacy our fathers leave for us, for good or for bad.  I hope you enjoy the article (link below).  Thanks to entertainment reporter Joe Belanger.

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TSJ and the “Covid Cut”

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The “Covid Cut”

I’ve been quarantining with my family since March 13.  I’ve barely gone out as we all wait for The Pause to end.  I’ve been focusing on writing another book in The Rise of Oceania, along with watching a hell of a lot of news.  I have a lot to say about what we’re living through, but will put my thoughts in a future article. ***

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