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Location: United States
Member Since: April 24, 2011

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SM Johnson

Biography

SM Johnson hibernates in a conservative community of northern Wisconsin, where she writes darkly erotic fiction about things that go "naughty" in the night.

Current titles: DeVante's Children, DeVante's Coven, Above the Dungeon, and Out of the Dungeon.

DeVante's Choice will be released in 2012 and concludes the Vampire DeVante trilogy.

Short stories include: DeVante's Curse, My Fifteen Minutes (free everywhere!), and 18 Dead.

SM has 2 Smashwords profiles - this one is self-published novels and short stories, and the other is the Vampire DeVante Trilogy, ebooks and paperbacks published by Rebel Satori Press).

**Note** Out of the Dungeon is being re-released in March 2012 with a new cover and reduced price!

Watch for Above the Dungeon and the short story, 18 Dead, to be available at Smashwords retailers in April of 2012.

Thanks for visiting SM's Indie author page at Smashwords. Please check out the DeVante novels and short story available at Smashwords via Rebel Satori Press. Cheers, darlings!

Where to find SM Johnson online

Twitter: SMJohnsonWrites

Facebook: Facebook profile
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/sweet_writer
Blog: http://smjbookteasers.blogspot.com

Where to buy in print

http://www.rebelsatoripress.com/products/DeVante%27s-Coven%2C-SM-Johnson.html

Books

Above the Dungeon by SM Johnson
Price: $2.99 USD. 70420 words. Published on May 5, 2012. Fiction.
Above the Dungeon - 70,000 words, erotic fiction (M/M, BDSM) Roman's interest in Dare, the newest bartender at Above the Dungeon, challenges Dare's lifelong perception of his own sexuality. Dare wanted something different than his pre-planned, predictable life, but is Roman asking too much?

18 Dead by SM Johnson
Price: Free! 7170 words. Published on April 14, 2012. Fiction.
A Killer is a killer is a killer - right? Especially if he smiled...

Out of the Dungeon by SM Johnson
Price: $1.99 USD. 76170 words. Published on October 25, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Reality interferes with fantasy... When Jeff is injured in an accident, there's no time for dungeon play. Traction is like non-consensual bondage, and Jeff calls "red." Roman's love for Jeff is as strong as Roman himself, but how much can a man lose before he gives up everything?

My Fifteen Minutes by SM Johnson
Price: Free! 8100 words. Published on July 19, 2011. Fiction.

(4.50 from 2 reviews)
When a minor celebrity gets admitted to the psychiatric unit, psych nurse Michelle gives him the best care possible. Or does she?

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Smashwords book reviews by SM Johnson

I'm George, mwm, 52 on Dec. 06, 2011

The inside of George's head is a non-linear thought process that ambles its way around many issues and ultimately comes around to a startling revelation. In the beginning, George discovers that his wife of 24 years has had an affair. But George's internal reaction is not what you'd expect, it's better. The way the narrator examines the "what ifs" and "maybe this or maybe that" is exactly the way my brain works - creating detailed explanations that change continually, based on what new information is discovered. The author completely nails many aspects of what it's like to be married for 24 years to the same person. I found myself laughing out loud and reading passages to my husband. We totally get it. I hope to see more from this writer. He has a wonderful talent of making an enjoyable read feel like a long conversation with a new friend.
Divine Wine on Dec. 22, 2011

If you love a nasty vampire, you won't be disappointed with Divine Wine.
Take Control - Erotica Romance Short Story on Dec. 23, 2011

Not very creative, so it didn't work for me, but guys might like it.
Brianna on Dec. 23, 2011

Lots of telling, not much showing.
Hannah's Choice (An Erotic /Erotica Short) on Dec. 23, 2011

Short, but a fairly hot read.
Hysteria on Dec. 23, 2011

Quite nice.
A Fresh Taste on Dec. 23, 2011

Some good stories.
Rhiannon's New School on Dec. 23, 2011

Just when it was getting good, it was over.
Connections (A Short Erotic / Erotica Romance) on Dec. 23, 2011

This is a very nice little story.
Sex With A Lingering Kiss on Dec. 23, 2011

Very sweet. I enjoyed Sex with a Lingering Kiss very much.
Jungle Heat on Dec. 23, 2011

Well-written, but it's more of a brief fantasy than a complete story.
Shield: Allie's War, Book Two on Dec. 23, 2011

Oh my. And by that I mean, OH MY! I devoted every waking moment of two days to this book - never have I been so grateful for the kid's karate and gymnastics. I only give 5 stars when putting a book down feels like grieving. JC Andrijeski has the storyteller's gift. This book picks up shortly after Rook: Allie's War Book One leaves off, and it has a forward momentum that just doesn't quit. The tension between Allie and her mate, Revik, never completely resolves, and the two of them are so in love, and yet so damaged. One thinks they might heal each other, if they ever get enough time. I want to stay in Allie and Revik's world. These characters have become completely real to me, more than that, they feel like they've always somehow been a part of me, but have always been just out of heart's reach. Until now. JC Andrijeski is a rising star. Mark my words.
Sword: Allie's War, Book Three on Jan. 02, 2012

This is another amazing saga in the lives of Allie and her guide, Revik. As with the previous books, nothing could induce me to put it down. Allie consents to Revik's offer to live with as his mate for 6 months while he suspends ops against humanity. She hopes she'll be able to get to know the "new" Revik, but there are things about him now that are hard to swallow. Still, no matter how much everyone keeps telling Allie that Revik has become a totally different person than he was before, her love for him is still painfully intense. When Allie uses telekinesis to save Revik's team from an op she's approved of, everything changes, and Allie's starting to question which side they're on (good versus evil). This is another satisfying, action-packed Allie/Revik adventure from JC Andrijeski that leaves you wanting more. I managed to wait 24 hours before buying book Four. And that was a stretch. My final word is the same as with the earlier books in the series: Read. This. Book.
Bound on Jan. 06, 2012

I wish I could pinpoint why this book couldn't hold my attention. The sentence structures are fine, there weren't any typos, and there were curious hints of "otherworldly" things and quite a lot of action right at the beginning. Yet for some reason the narrative was flat and in 35 pages I just never connected with any of the characters. My best guess is that the author perhaps is telling more than showing the story. I wish I could be more specific than that. There isn't anything specifically wrong with Bound, and this isn't meant to be a negative review - so I would certainly tell readers to take a chance on this writer and come to their own conclusions.
Dancing in Heaven — a sister's memoir on Jan. 06, 2012

This is a beautiful memoir and tribute to the author's sister, with a nice back and forth flow between the story's current crises and what it was like growing up with a severely disable sibling. Annie lived to be 51 years old, and stayed in the care of her parents her entire life - Dancing in Heaven is an amazing story of devotion and love. I read it in one sitting, and shed a few tears, too! Thank you Christine M. Grote for sharing Annie with the world!
Double-take Tales on Jan. 06, 2012

Donna Brown does a nice job with these twisted little vignettes. C'est La Vie was definitely my favorite of the three. I'm quite impressed at how much characterization the author can pull off in so few words. I look forward to reading more from Donna.
In Leah's Wake on Jan. 14, 2012

Pacing was slow and depressing, without much redemption, with pages and pages of background/prose that had little to do with the plot.
Open Your Legs For Me on Jan. 14, 2012

Ack. Lame.
For Love on Jan. 14, 2012

Interesting premise, but the narrative was not very engaging. Forced dialogue. Lots of exclamation points so I (the reader) would know the characters really meant what they were saying! The author just needs to log more writing hours and improve her craft. Brave subject matter - kudos on that.
inkBLOT on April 04, 2012

I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed inkBLOT. I purchased it from Smashwords, and it's been hanging out on my Kindle for quite some time. I haven't been putting it off for any reason, it just somehow slipped to the bottom of my TBR list. And yet I stayed up past my bedtime (on a work night!) to finish it last night, a true sign that the author managed to suck in this picky reader. The writing style was plain and simple, the narrator completely unobtrusive, the characters were 3-dimensional, and they changed and grew within the course of the story. I became quite attached to each protagonist, and although I figured out who the villain was fairly early on, I had to keep reading to see just how far the devious little devil would go. I really enjoyed the social networking "inkBLOT" site premise - and the fact that the creator and owner of the popular site was a brilliant (but socially inept) almost-adult. I thought it was very believable and tons of fun. I was startled to read that this book was written by 2 co-authors - the narrative was seamless. Each POV character had a distinct voice, and I had no idea until the author bio that this book was co-written.
Heart Spell on April 05, 2012

Short but sweet. Cora Zane has a refreshingly straightforward style.
Marriage by Mistake on April 08, 2012

Actually, Marriage by Mistake was two romance stories for the price of FREE. I don't normally choose light romance as reading materiel, but I do love to find out about new writers through a free read. So - that being said, I'm probably not the target audience. And yet, I enjoyed this book so much that the number of 1 and 2 star reviews here on Amazon actually surprises me. Yes, the initial set-up requires some suspension of belief - that Kelly and Dean met, fell in love, and got married all in two days in Las Vegas while Dean was under hypnotic influence. Once I bought in to that, the rest was easy. The secondary romance was a pleasant surprise. In fact, I was delighted that the female antagonist, a self-proclaimed Ice Queen who had hoped to marry Dean - went completely off stereotype and wasn't nasty to the female protagonist. Talk about refreshing. Very nice. I think readers of light, comic romance would enjoy this story.
Hostile Witness on April 10, 2012

Hostile Witness was exactly what I look for in a legal/psychological thriller - a flawed attorney, a damaged client, and a story in which the truth is elusive. Whenever I was forced (by life) put this book down, I couldn't wait to pick it up again. The number of 1-star reviews here really surprises me - I didn't notice excessive profanity, and only took note of a few grammatical/editing erros. I will definitely be adding the rest of the series to my reading list.