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Greg Johnson is a graduate of Michigan State University and works in sales. He was inspired to write by watching his young stepson make the transition from a boy to a young adult. As his stepson asked questions, experienced new emotions, and began to develop stronger relationships with friends, Greg thought a story would be a good supplement to the lessons he and his wife were already teaching. The story became Beyond the Red Mountains. Greg lives in Chicago with his wife Jean, stepson Brice and their cat Leo.

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Greg Johnson Before I begin to write I like to diagram the entire book by chapter. I then map out the details and events of each chapter. For me, having a written …moreBefore I begin to write I like to diagram the entire book by chapter. I then map out the details and events of each chapter. For me, having a written plan allows me to just sit down and begin writing. So, I guess there are two phases to my writing. The thinking and development phase, when I map out the story, and the writing phase when I put it on paper.(less)

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Greg Johnson Stick with it. There were many times when I wondered if what I was writing was any good or not. In fact, a year in to Beyond the Red Mountains I scrap…moreStick with it. There were many times when I wondered if what I was writing was any good or not. In fact, a year in to Beyond the Red Mountains I scrapped almost the entire story and started over. Persistence is key.(less)

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