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JOSHUA A. JOHNSTON

Writer and Novelist
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    • Novels and Collections
      • Edge of Oblivion (The Chronicles of Sarco #1)
      • Into the Void (The Chronicles of Sarco #2)
      • Through Chaos (The Chronicles of Sarco #3)
      • Tales of Sarco: A Short Story Companion (The Chronicles of Sarco)
      • The Chronicles of Sarco Ebook Trilogy
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      • Sarco Series Pronunciation Guides
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      • Polly Shoots Laser Beams
      • A Little Research Trip, Aborted
      • Ajax Torpedo Omega
      • My Baten Kaitos Interquel
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      • An Unofficial Guide to Shopping at Aldi: Tips, Tricks, & Resources
      • An Unofficial Guide to Shopping at Aldi: Tips, Tricks, & Resources (2nd Edition)
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      • A Well Advised Life
      • Dollar Store Reviewer
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Nintendojo: I’m Not Sure Nintendo Cares About Third Parties

I stirred the pot over at Nintendojo. You can read it right here.

Joshua A. Johnston August 1, 2017 August 1, 2017News

State of the Writing: July 2017

The delay is over.

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Joshua A. Johnston July 31, 2017 July 22, 2017News Into the Void

A Long Way From Home: Some Thoughts on Distance in Fiction

When a novel goes far, far away.

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Joshua A. Johnston July 24, 2017 July 22, 2017Features

Mumbling Mommy: When No One Shows Up To Your Party

I wrote a piece for Mumbling Mommy on when I came face-to-face with America’s overbooked lifestyle. You can read it here.

Joshua A. Johnston July 17, 2017 July 16, 2017Features

From the Nintendojo Op-Ed Vault: Pokémon STOP

Looking back on the dangers of the great craze.

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Joshua A. Johnston June 19, 2017 June 7, 2017Features

An Unofficial Guide to Shopping at Aldi Is Now Available

Want to know everything there is to know about a certain German grocer? Look no further.

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Joshua A. Johnston May 30, 2017 June 7, 2017News

A Free Short Story: A Little Research Trip, Aborted

A little flash fiction to commemorate the day that might have been.

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Joshua A. Johnston May 15, 2017 June 7, 2017News

From the Amazon Review Vault: The Last Jedi

No, it’s not Episode VIII. But it’s pretty good anyway.

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Joshua A. Johnston April 24, 2017 June 7, 2017Features

Edge of Oblivion: The Anniversary Giveaway

Exactly what the title says.

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Joshua A. Johnston April 1, 2017 June 7, 2017News

The USS Enterprise is a character. The reboots don’t get that.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: this piece is loaded with spoilers on all things Star Trek, including (but not limited to) the original series and the first three reboot films. Beware. The Star Trek franchise, after decades of TV episodes and movies, is full of tragic moments. A true Trek fan will not easily…

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Joshua A. Johnston March 27, 2017 January 29, 2019Features Star Trek

State of the Writing: March 2017

Delayed … but …

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Joshua A. Johnston March 13, 2017 June 7, 2017News

From the Nintendojo Review Vault: Infinite Space

Infinite Space is a Japanese-developed space RPG for Nintendo DS that originally hit stores back in 2010. I originally wrote this review for Nintendojo. It is probably the closest thing I’ve ever played on a handheld system that approaches a science fiction novel. (On a console, that award probably goes to the…

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Joshua A. Johnston February 13, 2017 June 7, 2017Features

State of the Writing: January 2017

Before I dig into writing things, I wanted to extend an invitation to connect on Goodreads, if you’re one who uses it. I’m always looking for things to read, so if you have any suggestions (especially science fiction, but also fantasy, mystery, or the like) I always enjoy hearing them. Even…

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Joshua A. Johnston January 26, 2017 June 7, 2017News

Mumbling Mommy: Being the Only One of Your Gender in the Family

I’ve written a post on the upside of being the only one of one’s gender in a family of another gender. You can find the piece here.

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Joshua A. Johnston January 22, 2017 June 7, 2017Features

Nintendojo: With Nintendo Switch, Are RPGs Back on a Nintendo Console?

Nintendo has pulled back the curtain on the forthcoming Nintendo Switch, including some games. I’ve profiled the RPG scene over at Nintendojo.

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Joshua A. Johnston January 14, 2017 June 7, 2017Features

I Think Rogue One is an Average Star Wars Movie. I’m Okay With That.

When you’re trying to live up to a legendary franchise, being merely competent has its virtues.

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Joshua A. Johnston January 9, 2017 June 7, 2017Features Star Wars

Nintendojo: My Love-Hate Relationship With Nintendo Switch

Nintendo’s next console is just around the corner … and I have pretty mixed feelings about it. You can read more right here.

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Joshua A. Johnston December 21, 2016 June 7, 2017News

From the Amazon Review Vault: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (novelization)

Alan Dean Foster, how you have betrayed me.

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Joshua A. Johnston December 19, 2016 June 7, 2017News

How My Day Job Makes Me a Better Writer

Some writers wish that writing was their full-time job. Why I think that not being the case has some advantages.

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Joshua A. Johnston November 28, 2016 June 7, 2017Features

State of the Writing: November 2016

It’s November, which also happens to be National Novel Writing Month. I’ve never attempted to crank out a full novel in a single month, because … well, that sounds really hard. But I’ve been at work on plenty of stuff: The major edits for my second book, Into the Void,…

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Joshua A. Johnston November 21, 2016 June 7, 2017News
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