Books published by publisher N. Johnson

The Girth of a Hero ...Kallie Grande-White aspired to worldwide fame and adoration, but she never wanted it like this. After sort of innocently eating her grandmother's radioactive doughnuts in a fit of manic-depressive rage, and then arriving at her Model Middle America audition, Kallie transformed into a giant balloon-sized would-be superhero, even falling through her dressing room door just in time to stop a terrorist from taking Cuttingham City Amphitheater hostage.As Kallie becomes a beloved city hero and overnight sensation, there's more on her mind when Kallie's grandmother, Abuela-Blanca, reveals the origins of the radioactive doughnuts -- and why she now needs Kallie's help in bringing down an even bigger threat.And while there's nothing Kallie wants to do less than take up the media's given mantle of "Fatgirl," she soon finds out she has little choice -- not if she wants to keep her identity a secret, and not if she ever wants to get her mother to come back home. You can't make a full doughnut sandwich with only one doughnut. Double up for the full origin story of everyone's newest favorite doughnut-eating superhero! Fatgirl: Origins: Part Two is the conclusion to the origin story of this satirical science fiction superhero take on growing up, PC culture, and diet culture from award-winning, genre-hopping author C. S. Johnson.

Trouble is brewing in the realms beyond the rainbow … Kitsuneko has always done her best to honor her duty. As a young fox-cat changeling, she was conscripted into slavery by King Dario and Queen Arianna of Toulacoeur to serve as the surrogate for Princess Cari, their daughter who was kidnapped seventeen years ago.But when Kiro, Cari's younger brother and the heir to the throne, proclaims his love for her, Kitsuneko is torn between her duty to the kingdom and her desire for the virtuous prince. And when Kiro's kisses leave her breathless, Kitsuneko finds herself -- and the kingdom -- in mortal danger.For the peace that Toulacoeur enjoys, maintained through the blessing of Kleon, the Unicorn Guardian, is at risk, and to maintain their rule, the king and queen have arranged for Kiro to marry Ariella, a Warlord's daughter from a tribe of Gryphon Riders.Can Kitsuneko and Kiro find a way to be together and keep the kingdom's peace? Or is their love destined to only lead to destruction?Kitsuneko is A Companion Novella to The Realms Beyond the Rainbow, a fantasy romance adventure with changelings, rainbow portals, and the US Space Force from award-winning, genre-hopping author C. S. Johnson.FROM THE BOOK: I look in the mirror carefully, scrutinizing the smallest details of the face before me. It is the face of a beautiful young woman, serene and striking all at once. I study the rosy cheeks, still youthfully plump while they start to hint at adulthood, while golden hair falls to either side, sweeping long past the pointed chin. My focus fastens onto the nose in wonderment, mesmerized by the size of the little bump that turns up at its end. I press down on it with my finger, and it shrinks, ever so slightly, in size.Finally, my gaze travels to see the two large, slanted eyes staring back at me; the misty green twinkles, simultaneously bewildered and cautious.The eyes are mine, even if the rest of the face is not.Of all the different kinds of changelings, the kitsunefolk are the only ones whose eyes refuse to change. I doubt this is anything but by design; my kinfolk are known for their inner stubbornness as much as they are known for their outward flexibility. Add in the catblood, and that’s me.I am a changeling from the Honeyspice Lands, a kitsune-neko, and that’s all. That is my only role to play in the grand kingdom of Toulacoeur, and so much so, that’s what they named me.I am Kitsuneko, slave of King Dario and his wife, Queen Arianna, their full-time substitute for their daughter, Princess Cari.I smile into the mirror, and the face of Princess Cari smiles back at me.“Perfect,” I whisper. “You look just like her.”Or at least, I look like what most people think Princess Cari would look like, if she hadn’t been kidnapped seventeen years ago. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: "I absolutely love this "tail" of love and tragedy and hope!" ~ Malissa, Audiobook Reviewer"This is fantasy old school, one adults and kids will enjoy." ~ William, Goodreads Reviewer

There is no surrendering your will without giving up your heart.Long before she took up the title of Starry Knight, Raiya Cole knew she was different. Ever since she survived the car crash that killed her parents, the truth about her supernatural powers—and her destiny as a fallen Star—shaped her life, preparing her for a battle she knew would come one day. With the help of Grandpa Odd, her beloved mentor, Raiya works to maintain control over her power and train as a Starlight Warrior.But the battle she prepared for is not the first one she must face.As her seventh grade year begins, Raiya’s resolve is put to the test when her power unexpectedly—and exponentially—grows, threatening the fragile life she has managed to build over the last six years. Can Raiya embrace a duty that demands not only her life, but her heart as well? Can she survive paying the price that comes with her power?Searching is the prequel to The Starlight Chronicles, an epic fantasy adventure series from C. S. Johnson.FROM THE BOOK: I was very young when I first learned the power of a broken heart.Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately, it was not my own heart that taught me this truth. My heart, after all, was already broken.And that’s why I’m here, I thought wryly, glancing up from the all- too-familiar patient room floor at Apollo City Hospital.Between the tarnished sense of sterility, its ash-colored tiles, and the dulled-white walls, I almost felt at home. In the last six years, I’d come here at least once every couple of months. Between all my visits, I had counted the cabinets along the wall countless times, even if I always forgot how many there actually were in the end.That wasn’t the only thing I’d forgotten, either. I frowned at the sudden, overwhelming scent of iodine.How long have I been sitting here, to have forgotten that?I hated that smell. It wasn’t just unpleasant in itself; it also brought up a wide array of unpleasant memories.“What is it, Raiya?”Despite my discomfort, a small, reassuring smile was already on my lips as I looked over at my grandfather. Through the loose tresses of my coppery hair, I saw him watching me with a concerned look on his face.My grandpa was a thin man, with a bushy, white beard and kind, ageless eyes. Every day since I’d finished elementary school, it seemed as though he was getting shorter as I was getting taller. As I gazed at him, taking in his plain clothes and his oversized coat, I thought how easy it would be for the average person to dismiss him, to see him as harmless and old, barely indistinguishable from any man walking in the street.Grandpa would never be that to me. No—to me, he was my hero.FROM THE AUTHOR: Welcome to the Starlight Chronicles, an epic fantasy adventure about fallen stars! This is the prequel, Searching, featuring Starry Knight and her with her powers as she enters seventh grade. WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING: It was nice the read through the mind of the other protagonist. It was great to actually read more than snippets of her life. ~ Natasha, Goodreads ReviewerWow. Utterly fantastic. ~ Jackie, Goodreads Reviewer

Charlotte Forten was the first Black teacher hired to teach in the public schools of Salem Massachusetts. She was born free into a wealth and socially prominant Black family. She, as were her parents and grandparents, was active in the antislavery movement and lived to see the success of that movement when slaves living in America were emancipated. This book highlights her early childhood, her education, and her teaching experiences on the South Carolina Sea Islands.

Chrissy is a 6-year-old girl who embarks upon a journey of seeking answers about her skin tone. After noticing that her mother, Teresa, is much lighter than she is, Chrissy is confused about her mother’s racial identity. Her mother, Teresa, educates, uplifts, and bestows knowledge upon Chrissy so she can then teach others about the beautiful term called “melanin”. Chrissy learns that there are many different shades of brown and that her melanin is indeed poppin’!

The elephant is the largest animal in the jungle, but when you are a little elephant, everything around you seems huge. The baby elephant Jasper goes on his first independent journey, makes interesting discoveries, faces fear, and finds his dream. An unexpected company pushes the elephant to the dream realization, and all together they spend a busy summer with games, talking around the campfire and getting to know the whole elephant family.This story with cheerful illustrations and racy dialogues will be a perfect gift for a young traveler or family as a whole.

IT'S HERE AT LAST - THE STARLIGHT CHRONICLES, COLLECTOR'S BOXED SET, BOOKS 5-7, with SHORT STORY EPISODES IN BETWEEN EACH BOOK!Box Set includes: BOOK 5, CONTINUINGA DREAM EPISODE, REFLECTINGBOOK 6, OUTPOURINGA REBIRTH EPISODE, REAWAKENINGBOOK 7, EVERLASTING Hamilton Dinger always thought he had the perfect life. But when the meteorite struck his city and unleashed a whirlwind of evil, everything changed. But not all of his life changed because of that. Falling in love also changed him, and Hamilton is more determined than ever now to step up and protect those he loves. With Starry Knight and Elysian by his side, and the help of Aleia, the Guardian Star of Memory, and her sister Alora, the Guardian Star of Time, Hamilton's alter-ego persona of Wingdinger has to face down the remaining Sinisters, retrieve the stolen Soulfire of his friends, and figure out where SWORD comes in. Despite everything he has to do, can Hamilton truly be the hero he was called to be? Finish the epic fantasy adventure series about superheroes, fallen Stars, and high school from C. S. Johnson with this collector's set, complete with extra stories of Wingdinger and his friends!

I hate sickness. I hate diseases. I hate illnesses.I love healing. I love recovery. I love miracles.**AWESOME BONUS: Your book has a FREE gift of 7 encouraging lessons to promote and sustain your GOOD HEALTH, your peace of mind and an overall healthy and fit lifestyle!Are you currently battling with an illness?Do you want to overcome a life-threatening disease?Have everyone around you, including yourself, given up on your condition? Have you had your doctors say there is nothing more they can do for you?Well, who do you turn to when no one is asking for you? Who do you leave the party with when it is over? Where can you find help in desperate times?When your challenges causes your sickness and your sickness causes even more challenges - how can you get well?When everything and everyone else fails, there is still Jesus. He specialises in hopeless situations.I have been in a hopeless situation myself and in this book, I share personal details of the road I took that lead me to fully overcome - I transformed all my crisis into the ultimate opportunity.I know... transforming crisis into opportunity sounds like hard work!But through simply desiring GOOD HEALTH, I changed my world into what I wanted.Please note, this is NOT a self help book, nor is it about religious rituals or philosophical teachings.This book showcases my simple but unique story to inspire you, empower you and motivate you in your time of crisis. My expectation from writing this book is that when you read my own story, you will not only know that you are not alone in your pain but you will also know that the same experience is available to you to provoke and keep your GOOD HEALTH!