This list is likely to change from year to year, so take it with a grain of salt. But if you’re looking for a more grown up slant to your Christmas holiday season, try one or more of these films.
Category: Mystery
Action, Carina Press, Horror, Imposter Theme, Murder Mystery, Mystery, Science, Science Fiction, Suspense, TechnoThriller, THE FREEZER, THE FURNACE, THE VOID, Thriller
On Sale Today — The Furnace, The Freezer, The Void
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Promotion on Friday 20 November 2020!
Buy The Tanner Sequence today at this link and receive 30% off your order if you buy two or more books!
Article, Horror, Inspirations, Mystery, Science Fiction, TechnoThriller, THE FREEZER, THE FURNACE, The Rise of Oceania, The Savage Deeps, The War Beneath, Thriller, Timothy S. Johnston, Underwater Thriller, Writing
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.
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.
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]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51G4bt8b8QL.jpg)
Cover art by Jay Soule
“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.
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.
BluRay, Character Development, Horror, Inspirations, Movie Review, Movies, Mystery, Science, Science Fiction, Suspense, Technology, The 1950's, Thriller, Writing
TSJ Reviews THE FLY
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TSJ on THE FLY Starring Vincent Price
Movie: THE FLY (1958)
Starring: Vincent Price, David Hedison, Patricia Owens
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Sequels: RETURN OF THE FLY, CURSE OF THE FLY, THE FLY, THE FLY II
Writer: George Langelaan (original story in Playboy)
Screenplay: James Clavell! (THE FLY was his first filmed screenplay)
During this Coronavirus outbreak, I took the opportunity to watch the original film THE FLY with my 12 year old daughter. We’re shuttered inside, and while I spend a great deal of my time writing, we’re also watching a lot of movies, streaming shows, and playing games. THE FLY is a wonderful “horror” film from the 1950’s, part of my new BluRay package of FLY films, and has an important message for all content creators and creative writers.
Action, Horror, Movie Review, Movies, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller
TSJ Reviews HOLD THE DARK
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TSJ Reviews HOLD THE DARK
Film: HOLD THE DARK, An Original @Netflix #Movie
Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Riley Keough, Alexander Skarsgard
Directed by: Jeremy Saulnier
Screenplay by: Macon Blair
Based on the Novel By: William Giraldi
This is a captivating and moody film holding layer upon layer of meaning that will keep viewers guessing until the end. It’s compelling and engaging, thanks to strong acting and beautiful cinematography, and it reminded me of WIND RIVER crossed with THE REVENANT. It’s a mystery, a crime thriller, and a brutal examination of the thin line that divides human from animal. Answers are not stated outright, but the clues are all there … so watch closely.
Horror, Movie Review, Movies, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller
TSJ Reviews ESCAPE ROOM (2017)
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TSJ Reviews ESCAPE ROOM (2017)
Film: ESCAPE ROOM (2017)
Starring: Evan Williams, Elizabeth Hower, Annabelle Stephenson, Dan J. Johnson
Director: Will Wernick
Writer: Noah A.D.
Budget: Unknown
It took me a little bit to decide whether I wanted to write this review or not.
Awards, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense, The 1980's, THE FURNACE, Thriller, Writing
The Inaugural Timothy S. Johnston Future Writer Award
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On Thursday 4 October I presented the inaugural TSJ Future Writer Award during the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2018 at London South Collegiate Institute in the Thames Valley District School Board.