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  <name><![CDATA[Lori Johnson]]></name>
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  <about><![CDATA[My second novel, &lt;i&gt;A Natural Woman,&lt;/i&gt; which contains a hint of mystery and a touch of the paranormal, is scheduled for release by Kensington/Dafina in November 2009. 

&lt;i&gt;A Natural Woman&lt;/i&gt; centers around a young anthropology professor, Dr. Aliesha Eaton, who seemingly has it all--a nice teaching gig, a respected role in her church and an adoring boyfriend.  However, while searching for the right someone to cut and style her natural hair, she finds herself drawn to a dark, handsome, mysterious barber named Dante. Unfortunately, Dante's complete disappearance within hours of their first night together leaves Aliesha wondering if he'd been out to play her from the start or, if, perhaps, he's become a victim of foul play at the hands of either her spurned boyfriend . . . or another man from her recent past.

My debut novel, &lt;i&gt;After The Dance,&lt;/i&gt; was published by Kensington/Dafina in April (2008).  &lt;i&gt;After The Dance&lt;/i&gt; is a romantic comedy about a couple of neighbors who stop their bickering long enough to fall in love.  

If you'd like to learn more about me, please visit my website: http://lorijohnsonbooks.com/

If you'd like to interact with me, learn additional details about my upcoming appearances or see pictures from some of my past events, please visit my blog (Lori's Old School Mix) at http://loridjohnson.blogspot.com/


]]></about>  <influences><![CDATA[Toni Cade Bambara &amp; Flannery O'Connor]]></influences>  <gender>female</gender>  <hometown>Memphis, TN</hometown>      
  
  
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