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Phyllis Johnson [1]

Listed as: 
Fiction Writer, Poet
Public address: 
Chesapeake, VA
Virginia US
Email: 
pjwriter7@aol.com
Bio: 

I fell in love with the rhythm and flow of words at an early age. Publication began with a single poem and exploded into articles for newspapers and national magazines. This was followed by a wacky humorous midlife book of poems (Hot and Bothered By It), a poem book based on Anne Frank's diary (Being Frank with Anne), and a book of poems and essays based on the Bible (Twelve is for More than Doughnuts). Currently working on a book of monologues, a book of YA humorous high school stories and marketing a co-written YA suspense titled, Inkblot. (co-author- Nancy Naigle) I've spoken on three college campuses, given poetry workshops in four cities, hosted open mic nights and served twice on a literary panel at an annual literary festival. I work with teens in a writing club and enjoy inspiring others.

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
In which languages are you fluent?: 
English
Raised in: 
VA
Virginia
Website: 
https://www.phyllisjohnson.net [2]
Prizes won: 

Two humor writing prizes won-
Humor and the Life Writing Contest

What I'm reading now: 
Anne Frank Remembered by Miep Gies with Alison Leslie Gold
Going Away Shoes by Jill McCorkle
Become a Better You by Joel Osteen
Prefers to work with: 
Adults
Children

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