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
Where to buy in print
Books
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...
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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 (#1 in The Crystor Series)
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.
- 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.
- Small Mistakes
on Aug. 23, 2012
This is a great collection of four short stories, some with thematic shades of Gothic horror and others with the type of irony reminiscent of the Twilight Zone. The entire volume was a satisfying "waiting room" length read, the writing is good, and some of the stories will linger like the fumes of a creepy fairy tale.
- Ravaged (A Twisted Tale)
on Aug. 23, 2012
Ravaged is a rather nasty little tale, and I mean that in the nicest way. It's well-written, without noticeable typos or editing issues.
The price is a bit steep for the word count, but I enjoyed the story and was startled by the twisted ending.
- My Stepfather, My Dom (Taboo BDSM Erotica Series, #1)
on Aug. 23, 2012
This is a fun take on an almost-taboo type of Dom/sub relationship. Scarlett Nighte writes a good story. This one is short, but has enough back-story to flesh out the characters, and the tension between the Dom and sub crackles even before the actual BDSM scene.
- The Complete Unrepentant (Gay BDSM Erotic Romance)
on Aug. 24, 2012
It's difficult to find well-written, raunchy erotica, but C.M. Knox ventures into this realm with considerable skill. This is parts 1 - 3 of a headmaster/student/discipline deal, and spins a hot story that might be just plain perverse and creepy in the hands of another writer. Have to say, I enjoyed this tale quite a lot.
- Doctor's Orders Multipack (Gay Medical Erotica)
on Aug. 24, 2012
I'd already purchased Doctor's Orders 2 when I saw the multi-pack, which I mistakenly thought included Doctor's Orders 4. Apparently I lose the logic portion of my brain while reading naughty erotica. Ah well.
Doctor's Orders is a nicely done "just this side of non-con" M/M medical fantasy. It's pure erotica, with a surprising amount of unusual kink.
- Not His Kiss to Take
on Feb. 20, 2013
(excerpt from my blog post of Feb 21 2013)
The other, lighter, favorite I read recently is Not His Kiss to Take by Finn Marlowe. This was a somewhat unusual book for me, not because of the older man/younger man pairing, but because it had medical kink, and it's sort of in the genre of "gay for you" - which usually I think is pretty lame. The kink isn't even what I loved about it. What I loved was Jamie's snappy attitude, how stubborn he was, and how he allowed Dr. Evan to manipulate him, knowing exactly how he was being manipulated.
The other really great thing about this book is that it made me laugh out loud, frequently. I believe it was told in a traditional romance style - meaning from the point of views of each man in the romantic pairing, and it ended on a happily ever after premise. An erotic, sweet, happy and fun read. Loved it.
- The Breaking (The Eternal Dungeon)
on April 10, 2013
There is no sex (nor torture) in these pages, but the writing is smooth and easy to read, the characters are fairly well-drawn, and it sets up a nice story world for future installments.
