J. J. Johnson

J. J. "Joleen" Johnson is an American Indie author who loves writing raw, emotional, and deeply personal stories. Her work often explores healing, resilience, and the quiet strength found in survival.

She lives in Arizona with her husband, son, and their five beloved dogs. When she's not writing, you can find her curled up with a good book, sipping on Dutch Bros, or spending quality time with her friends and family,

Joleen writes from the heart and hopes her words find a place in yours.

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