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But when trying to write a fantasy novel of his own, the format didn香蕉视频直播檛 quite fit.

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Johnson香蕉视频直播檚 first novel, The Wolves of Winter, is set in a post-apocalyptic world. A young woman and her family survive in the Yukon, wondering if they are the only humans left on earth.

The novel was released Jan. 2 with a signing scheduled for Jan 6. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mosaic Books downtown.

After turning to the post-apocalyptic genre, Johnson found he could create his own worlds while keeping his voice in the present tense.

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Moving around B.C. and the US could have had an influence on his draw to the genre.

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He immersed himself in the genre for his book by reading Station Eleven, the works of Margaret Atwood and Dog Stars.

He compiled the first draft for the book in four months, working at his mother-in-law香蕉视频直播檚 office in a horse barn as he juggled freelancing, writing the novel and family life with his wife and two children.

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Ideas for characters came from his own mind.

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While the draft only took a number of months, preparing for publication was a two-year process. Johnson香蕉视频直播檚 goal was to write the best book he could.

The author hails from Bellingham, Washington and has a Master of Fine Arts from the University of California.

The novel can possibly be turned into a series, he said, but also works well as a stand-alone.

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