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Wicked Crimson - Book Tour and Giveaway

10/15/2021

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Wicked Crimson
A Myths and Legends Anthology
Genre: Mixed Paranormal
with stories by
Shakuita Johnson, Stephanie Kelley, Stephanie Ayers, Kelsey D Garmendia, Aubrie Nuttle, E.S. McMillan, L.M. Adams 

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Ancient cultures often tell tales of ancient legends…
Gathered are 7 such tales told from 7 perspectives.

Shakuita Johnson
Magic Gods

Stephanie Kelley
Pas de Deux

Stephanie Ayers
Broken Chords: Fosse’s Song

Kelsey D Garmendia
The Music

Aubrie Nuttle
Embrace My Ashes

E.S. McMillan
Dita’s Choice

L.M. Adams
Twisted Eventide: Pieces
Tainted Blood and A Twisted Christmas




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Shakuita Johnson is a 34-year-old Psychology major. When she isn't going to school or working, she is doing what she loves most. Writing. She started writing in middle school. She would write poetry in her room or the middle of the night. Then she was introduced to short stories in a creative writing course her senior year. Her love for paranormal and supernatural started with R.L. Stine Goosebumps books and TV shows, Anne Rice Vampire Chronicles, and Christopher Pike books. She is an avid reader with over 100 books on her bookshelf and 1000 plus on her iPad. She also loved to watch Charmed and Buffy the Vampire Slayer with her mom.


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Can you, for those who don't know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author?
I have always enjoyed writing. I wrote a lot of poetry in high school, but I didn’t start writing my first book until the end of 2011 and published it Dec. 2013! I served 8 years in the United States Air Force. After that I moved to Boston to work on my Master’s in Public Admin. I’m currently back in my hometown. I’m a Scorpio. I enjoy music and the arts. I’m the oldest of brothers. I have 3 biological and 2 stepbrothers. I have 11 nieces and nephews and currently child-free.

Tell us something really interesting that's happened to you!
When I was working in the military a chain-link fence almost fell on top of me. It was like something out of Final Destination. I moved out of the way just in time. No one else was around and it probably would have been a while before someone found me and I don’t even remember if I had my phone on me or not.

What are you passionate about these days?
These days I’m passionate about crafting. I make journals and notebooks because I’m obsessed with also buying them. I thought if I could make them myself it would lessen my spending but that was a lie. I still buy notebooks and the raw materials to make journals and I believe I’ve spent even more money on it.

What inspired you to write this book?
I’m super into anime and I decided to do something along those lines with paranormal. So, I decided to write a book about a fox yokai or Kitsune as they are referred as in Japan.

Where did you come up with the names in the story?
I decided to use Japanese names since the setting is Japan-like and there are some really beautiful names and their meanings can vary depending on what characters are used when writing them.

What can we expect from you in the future?
I have so many projects but I def will be finishing my first series that started with the first book I wrote. I have other series/trilogies I have started and some I need to start. I have some erotic shorts I need to finish, and I plan to possibly do a shared world if I can get the interest.

Who designed your book covers?
My book covers are mostly designed by Daria Brennan of https://beegraphica.com. Its been great seeing her grow in her craft from the first book cover she’s done for me til the most recent ones she’s designed. I have also used L.M. Adams, and three other cover designers.

Convince us why you feel your book is a must read.
It’s def something different from the norm. I try to stay away from what’s considered mainstream and write something outside the box. It seems lately everything follows the same formula, and I don’t like to read things that read like every other book. I like diversity and stories that push the envelope. I like to think that I write stories like that. I write what I would want to read. There is nothing wrong with reading the same sort of stories but I like writing off beat things and I write for those who are of the same mind.

What are your top 10 favorite books/authors?
This is hard but I’d say:
Anne Rice
R.L. Stine
V.C. Andrews
Christopher Pike
Shelly Laurenston
Kresley Cole
Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice
Patricia Briggs
L.M. Adams
Kim Harrison

There are many more I read but I find myself rereading these authors and I’ve def read Queen of the Damned dozens of times.

What book do you think everyone should read?
A Child Called It. It really highlights some of the things children suffer at the hands of those who are supposed to love them and how lacking our resources still are when it comes to the safety and welfare of children that are really in danger.

How long have you been writing?
I’ve been writing since at least high school that I can remember. I took a creative writing class where I also wrote my first short stories but before that it was mostly poetry, and I journaled a lot.

Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre?
Yes, my favorite is paranormal followed by fantasy

What are you currently reading?
I’m currently reading manga and light novels. There are so many I don’t know how I keep up. But the last book I read was The Call of Crows series by Shelly Laurenston. Some of the manga I’m reading are:
Tokyo Revengers
The Time I Reincarnated As A Slime
My Hero Academia
Unromantic
Ring
Counterattack of Pregnancy
My Weird Roommate
Equipoise


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50 Comments
Bernie Wallace
10/15/2021 05:46:49 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

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Shakuita Johnson
10/15/2021 11:02:03 am

I’m still writing it. I have an extended sample for the anthology. I’ve been working on it for over a year

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Shirley Ann Speakman
10/15/2021 06:20:54 am

I enjoyed the Guest post it was great to get to know a new author to me. The cover is fab too.

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Shakuita Johnson
10/15/2021 11:02:18 am

Thank you

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Kari B
10/15/2021 06:59:15 am

Sounds like a great anthology to read, especially for paranormal genre fans.

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Shakuita Johnson
10/15/2021 11:02:35 am

I hope you check it out.

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Marcy Meyer
10/15/2021 07:21:08 am

Sounds like a great set. Love the covers!

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Shakuita Johnson
10/15/2021 11:02:56 am

Thank you so much

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Rita Wray
10/15/2021 10:35:00 am

Sounds like a great set.

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Shakuita Johnson
10/15/2021 11:03:08 am

I hope you check it out

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Kelly D
10/15/2021 11:30:16 am

The book details from the guest post sound very unique.

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Shakuita Johnson
10/18/2021 04:11:30 pm

Thank you

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Wendy Jensen
10/15/2021 12:40:26 pm

The book details sound like the 7 tales will be very interesting.

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Shakuita Johnson
10/18/2021 04:12:04 pm

Thank you hope you check it out

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Bea LaRocca
10/15/2021 12:48:34 pm

Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details and for offering a giveaway, this sounds like an awesome anthology and I am looking forward yo reading these stories

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Shakuita Johnson
10/18/2021 04:12:29 pm

hope you enjoy it

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jan
10/15/2021 01:14:48 pm

that is a phenomenal cover! amazing art.

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Shakuita Johnson
10/18/2021 04:12:41 pm

thanks

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wendy hutton
10/15/2021 02:32:39 pm

congrats on the release, its sounds amazing

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Shakuita Johnson
10/18/2021 04:13:02 pm

please check it out :)

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Jon Heil
10/15/2021 03:42:38 pm

Blood and stabbing, let it flow!

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Shakuita Johnson
10/18/2021 04:13:15 pm

Yes!!

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Beyond Comps
10/15/2021 03:50:52 pm

Great cover!

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Shakuita Johnson
10/18/2021 04:13:30 pm

It's so good

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Eva Millien
10/15/2021 05:31:52 pm

Sounds like some wicked good books and the cover is wicked as well! Thanks for sharing them with me and good luck with the tour!

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Sherry
10/15/2021 05:46:42 pm

Sounds like a great set. I love the covers.

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bn100
10/15/2021 06:04:45 pm

cool

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Jamie Martin link
10/15/2021 10:32:18 pm

Do you have any advice for new writers?

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Shakuita Johnson
10/18/2021 04:14:46 pm

take advice with a grain of salt. and dont be afraid to be different

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Jamie Martin link
10/15/2021 10:32:32 pm

What will you be for Halloween?

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Shakuita Johnson
10/18/2021 04:13:56 pm

prob sleeping lol

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Terri Quick
10/15/2021 10:45:37 pm

Sounds great

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Michele Soyer
10/16/2021 07:17:21 am

Love the cover and the title - especially that title...

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Peggy Salkill
10/16/2021 11:22:54 pm

Sounds good!

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Debbie P
10/17/2021 02:17:49 pm

This sounds like a really great collection and I can't wait to check it out! Nice covers!

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Amy F
10/17/2021 03:43:33 pm

Gorgeous boxset! Sounds like a great collection of stories.

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Barbara Montag
10/18/2021 06:05:52 pm

Mixed Paranormal - what a great series this is!
Thank you for sharing it with us.

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Elizabeth H.
10/18/2021 08:00:27 pm

Hi Shakuita! I think it's awesome that anime inspired you to write your book! And I am totally with you on loving Kresley Cole and Patricia Briggs! Thanks for the author interview!

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Shakuita Johnson
10/25/2021 02:01:42 pm

You're welcome. And yes I love anime so I was like why not lol

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Tiffany S
10/21/2021 08:52:00 pm

This sounds really good and I like the cover!

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Julie Lundstrom
10/23/2021 03:55:07 pm

I like the cover of this book.

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BILL HOFF
10/28/2021 07:29:34 pm

My daughter would enjoy this book

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Christina Gould
10/29/2021 08:44:03 am

I love the beautiful cover and the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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sarah s
11/10/2021 11:00:49 pm

how did you come up with the idea to write this book?

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Carol G
11/13/2021 04:19:17 pm

It might be interesting to read some of the fables from different perspectives.

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Susan Smith
11/14/2021 03:06:03 pm

Sounds like a great series. I like the cover.

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MelodyJ
11/15/2021 05:23:18 am

Wow, Look at that cover!

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Ken Ohl
11/15/2021 07:03:37 pm

this book looks intriguing

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jason jennings
11/15/2021 09:16:41 pm

sounds good

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Renata
11/15/2021 10:48:37 pm

Sounds very good!

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