Sandra E. Johnson

Sandra E Johnson is an award-winning author, seasoned freelance editor, and accomplished writing workshop presenter. Her latest book is THE RESILIENCE JOURNAL: 365 Days to Balance and Peace of Mind (Clarkson Potter). Praised by bestselling author Karen Casey, PhD, it offers an inspirational quote by a great thinker for each day of the year followed by an interactive prompt to help strengthen the ability to not only survive adversity, but thrive from it. THE MIND-BODY PEACE JOURNAL: 366 Mindful Prompts for Serenity & Clarity (Sterling Publishing) is Sandra's first mindfulness based self-help book and has sold widely around the world. Her nonfiction book STANDING ON HOLY GROUND: A Triumph over Hate Crime in the Deep South (St. Martin's Press) earned glowing reviews from O: THE OPRAH MAGAZINE, USA TODAY, and SOUTHERN LIVING, and her novel, FLOWERS FOR THE LIVING (Texas Review Press) received a nomination for a PEN/Faulkner Award.

A MFA graduate of Queens University, Sandra lives in Richland County, SC, where she has lived most of her life. She is currently at work on the next in her self-help journaling book series and is doing research for her first historical novel. Her hobbies include gardening, quilting, horseback riding, kayaking, and taking long walks in wooded areas.