Lauren C. Johnson
@laurencjohnson.bsky.social
🦉🦜Writer of words, lover of birds
📖THE WEST FAÇADE (SFWP '26)
Co-host @babylonsalonsf & @clubchicxulub
CA 🌊 & 🐊 FL
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-west-facade-lauren-c-johnson/9b99f65d60de41a1
📖THE WEST FAÇADE (SFWP '26)
Co-host @babylonsalonsf & @clubchicxulub
CA 🌊 & 🐊 FL
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-west-facade-lauren-c-johnson/9b99f65d60de41a1
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If you love Gothic fairy tales about statues that come to life, then I wrote my novel, The West Facade for you. 🦇🥀 🌙 Let's be friends!
It is going to be a party. Wear your favorite goth, fantastical, or medieval-revival inspired fashion 💅🖤
Don't miss out on celebrating the release of @laurencjohnson.bsky.social's upcoming novel, THE WEST FACADE, at @greenapplebooks.bsky.social on 3/11 at 7pm PST w/ @taracampbell.bsky.social & @bethwinegarner.bsky.social! buff.ly/2p7FH6g
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February 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
It is going to be a party. Wear your favorite goth, fantastical, or medieval-revival inspired fashion 💅🖤
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With advance praise from @yohanca.bsky.social, @laurencjohnson.bsky.social's forthcoming novel, THE WEST FACADE, will be available from @sfwp.bsky.social on March 3rd. Meanwhile, you can preorder your copy here: buff.ly/zLd0Aui @susanschulman.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM
With advance praise from @yohanca.bsky.social, @laurencjohnson.bsky.social's forthcoming novel, THE WEST FACADE, will be available from @sfwp.bsky.social on March 3rd. Meanwhile, you can preorder your copy here: buff.ly/zLd0Aui @susanschulman.bsky.social
Thank you so much @kristinaten.bsky.social!!! 💞
And here's my PSA to pick up Kristina's wonderful debut collection, Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine!
And here's my PSA to pick up Kristina's wonderful debut collection, Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine!
Congrats, @laurencjohnson.bsky.social! The West Façade is out next month from @sfwp.bsky.social.
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Thank you so much @kristinaten.bsky.social!!! 💞
And here's my PSA to pick up Kristina's wonderful debut collection, Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine!
And here's my PSA to pick up Kristina's wonderful debut collection, Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine!
I loved this conversation with @charliejstephens.bsky.social! Thanks for the re-share, @sfwp.bsky.social
PSA that Charlie J Stephen's debut story collection is forthcoming on 3/3! Annihilation for Beginners!
PSA that Charlie J Stephen's debut story collection is forthcoming on 3/3! Annihilation for Beginners!
Happy #FlashbackFriday to @laurencjohnson.bsky.social's interview with Charlie J. Stephens on @orionmagazine.bsky.social! buff.ly/EEDJywm
Get A WOUNDED DEER LEAPS HIGHEST: buff.ly/dtsRU9t
Preorder THE WEST FACADE: buff.ly/PQIP2Af
Get A WOUNDED DEER LEAPS HIGHEST: buff.ly/dtsRU9t
Preorder THE WEST FACADE: buff.ly/PQIP2Af
February 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I loved this conversation with @charliejstephens.bsky.social! Thanks for the re-share, @sfwp.bsky.social
PSA that Charlie J Stephen's debut story collection is forthcoming on 3/3! Annihilation for Beginners!
PSA that Charlie J Stephen's debut story collection is forthcoming on 3/3! Annihilation for Beginners!
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Coming soon, but you still have time to sign up and secure your virtual spot! EST, a perfect lunch break distraction! #SWSWQR
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February 2, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Coming soon, but you still have time to sign up and secure your virtual spot! EST, a perfect lunch break distraction! #SWSWQR
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Baby's first radio interview!! Thanks for sharing, @sfwp.bsky.social!
Listen to @laurencjohnson.bsky.social as she discusses her upcoming novel, THE WEST FACADE, over on WICN90.5! buff.ly/WP2Rfdp
Preorder THE WEST FACADE right here: bit.ly/43OhvJv
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Preorder THE WEST FACADE right here: bit.ly/43OhvJv
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Lauren Johnson - 90.5 WICN Public Radio
On this episode of “The Public Eye,” host Al Vuona is joined by author Lauren Johnson, whose debut book, “The West Facade,” is a delightful story of how a cathedral statue discovers what it means to…
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February 2, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Baby's first radio interview!! Thanks for sharing, @sfwp.bsky.social!
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It's great to see THE WEST FACADE by @laurencjohnson.bsky.social, THE LAST SUPPER by @wendyjfox.bsky.social, NO HEROIC MEASURES by Jessica Danger, and THE WEDDING by Vandana Nair, included in @lindsaystenico.bsky.social's book list! buff.ly/d2j5QRs
Preorder our 2026 titles: buff.ly/IZPm3xH
Preorder our 2026 titles: buff.ly/IZPm3xH
Most Anticipated Books of 2026
There’s a collection of screenshots on my phone dedicated to upcoming books that I want to read but haven’t been released yet, and various Instagram posts that I’ve saved and shar…
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January 21, 2026 at 7:51 PM
It's great to see THE WEST FACADE by @laurencjohnson.bsky.social, THE LAST SUPPER by @wendyjfox.bsky.social, NO HEROIC MEASURES by Jessica Danger, and THE WEDDING by Vandana Nair, included in @lindsaystenico.bsky.social's book list! buff.ly/d2j5QRs
Preorder our 2026 titles: buff.ly/IZPm3xH
Preorder our 2026 titles: buff.ly/IZPm3xH
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Preorder THE WILDCRAFT DRONES, where T.K. Rex imagines the co-evolution of AI, climate collapse and rewilding in fourteen bold stories http://www.stellifor...
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Preorder THE WILDCRAFT DRONES, where T.K. Rex imagines the co-evolution of AI, climate collapse and rewilding in fourteen bold stories http://www.stellifor...
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Calling all poets: Eye to the Telescope is accepting submissions for issue 60, edited by Angela Acosta, on the theme of Paying Tribute.
Find more details and a form to submit here:
eyetothetelescope.com/submit.html
Find more details and a form to submit here:
eyetothetelescope.com/submit.html
Eye to the Telescope
Eye to the Telescope, the quarterly online journal of SFPA, the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association, an international organization of speculative poets.
eyetothetelescope.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Calling all poets: Eye to the Telescope is accepting submissions for issue 60, edited by Angela Acosta, on the theme of Paying Tribute.
Find more details and a form to submit here:
eyetothetelescope.com/submit.html
Find more details and a form to submit here:
eyetothetelescope.com/submit.html
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Save the date: At 7pm on 3/11, @laurencjohnson.bsky.social will discuss her novel, THE WEST FACADE, with fellow authors @bethwinegarner.bsky.social and @taracampbell.bsky.social at @booksonthepark.bsky.social, in partnership with The Ruby. More info here: bit.ly/3LhCvmY @sfwp.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Save the date: At 7pm on 3/11, @laurencjohnson.bsky.social will discuss her novel, THE WEST FACADE, with fellow authors @bethwinegarner.bsky.social and @taracampbell.bsky.social at @booksonthepark.bsky.social, in partnership with The Ruby. More info here: bit.ly/3LhCvmY @sfwp.bsky.social
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Don't miss out on listening to @laurencjohnson.bsky.social read her short story "The Sunshine Skyway" over on the A Small Good Thing Podcast! buff.ly/cp3smSN
Preorder THE WEST FACADE here: buff.ly/mCzjh24
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Preorder THE WEST FACADE here: buff.ly/mCzjh24
@susanschulman.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Don't miss out on listening to @laurencjohnson.bsky.social read her short story "The Sunshine Skyway" over on the A Small Good Thing Podcast! buff.ly/cp3smSN
Preorder THE WEST FACADE here: buff.ly/mCzjh24
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Preorder THE WEST FACADE here: buff.ly/mCzjh24
@susanschulman.bsky.social
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Reposted by Lauren C. Johnson
Discover how @laurencjohnson.bsky.social's My Little Pony collection brought her comfort in this article for @huffpost.com! buff.ly/ZYo63Yc
Preorder Lauren's upcoming novel, THE WEST FACADE, right here: buff.ly/ltCqOSb
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Preorder Lauren's upcoming novel, THE WEST FACADE, right here: buff.ly/ltCqOSb
@susanschulman.bsky.social
As My Dad Was Dying, A Tupperware I Found In My Parents' Closet Opened A Door To A Magical World I'd Forgotten
"For a moment, we felt more like ourselves again."
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December 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Discover how @laurencjohnson.bsky.social's My Little Pony collection brought her comfort in this article for @huffpost.com! buff.ly/ZYo63Yc
Preorder Lauren's upcoming novel, THE WEST FACADE, right here: buff.ly/ltCqOSb
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Preorder Lauren's upcoming novel, THE WEST FACADE, right here: buff.ly/ltCqOSb
@susanschulman.bsky.social
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Psst I still want to read your book even if it didn't make any lists. ❤️
December 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Psst I still want to read your book even if it didn't make any lists. ❤️
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I'm excited to share that I have three new poems in Issue #6 of Recenter Press' poetry journal, and you can read them here:
www.recenterpress.com/issue-six-be...
www.recenterpress.com/issue-six-be...
Issue Six: Beth Winegarner
BY BETH WINEGARNER.
www.recenterpress.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I'm excited to share that I have three new poems in Issue #6 of Recenter Press' poetry journal, and you can read them here:
www.recenterpress.com/issue-six-be...
www.recenterpress.com/issue-six-be...
I became obsessed with collecting vintage My Little Ponies after my dad died of leptomeningeal disease. I wrote an essay about it and it’s up on the HuffPost Personal essays section. 🦄🐎
www.huffpost.com/entry/dad-dy...
www.huffpost.com/entry/dad-dy...
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I became obsessed with collecting vintage My Little Ponies after my dad died of leptomeningeal disease. I wrote an essay about it and it’s up on the HuffPost Personal essays section. 🦄🐎
www.huffpost.com/entry/dad-dy...
www.huffpost.com/entry/dad-dy...
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I posted on Facebook about my daughter dragging me to the mall two days ago. Look what Google's AI turned the post into for click bait.
WTF is happening to the Internet, man? Seriously. And my post had NOTHING to do with my disability (I'm also NOT a "lower limb amputee).
WTF is happening to the Internet, man? Seriously. And my post had NOTHING to do with my disability (I'm also NOT a "lower limb amputee).
December 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I posted on Facebook about my daughter dragging me to the mall two days ago. Look what Google's AI turned the post into for click bait.
WTF is happening to the Internet, man? Seriously. And my post had NOTHING to do with my disability (I'm also NOT a "lower limb amputee).
WTF is happening to the Internet, man? Seriously. And my post had NOTHING to do with my disability (I'm also NOT a "lower limb amputee).
The literary world doesn't just exist at fancy ticketed-only events, residencies, workshops, and galas. Sometimes you'll find the literary world at your favorite neighborhood bar. ✨🍻
The biggest thanks to our beloved Sycamore Bar for hosting our Babylon Salon Winter 25 performance!
The biggest thanks to our beloved Sycamore Bar for hosting our Babylon Salon Winter 25 performance!
December 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The literary world doesn't just exist at fancy ticketed-only events, residencies, workshops, and galas. Sometimes you'll find the literary world at your favorite neighborhood bar. ✨🍻
The biggest thanks to our beloved Sycamore Bar for hosting our Babylon Salon Winter 25 performance!
The biggest thanks to our beloved Sycamore Bar for hosting our Babylon Salon Winter 25 performance!
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IMMENSE gratitude to the 4 authors who wowed us at Babylon on Saturday night!
⭐ Susie Hara [Earthquake Shack]
⭐ Aimee Phan/@aimeephan.bsky.social {The Lost Queen]
⭐ Kevin Smokler/@weegee.bsky.social [Break the Frame]
⭐ Lori Ostlund/@loriostlund.bsky.social [Are You Happy?]
#writers #books #authors
⭐ Susie Hara [Earthquake Shack]
⭐ Aimee Phan/@aimeephan.bsky.social {The Lost Queen]
⭐ Kevin Smokler/@weegee.bsky.social [Break the Frame]
⭐ Lori Ostlund/@loriostlund.bsky.social [Are You Happy?]
#writers #books #authors
December 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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💥 Film & TV-lovers rejoice! We're thrilled to welcome @weegee.bsky.social/Kevin Smokler to Babylon tonite! 🎥🎞️ Kevin's author of Break the Frame: Conversations with Women Filmmakers & director of the films VINYL NATION and MIDDLE GROUNDS.🎬
Join us @ The Sycamore for drinks at 5pm, reading's at 5:30!
Join us @ The Sycamore for drinks at 5pm, reading's at 5:30!
December 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
💥 Film & TV-lovers rejoice! We're thrilled to welcome @weegee.bsky.social/Kevin Smokler to Babylon tonite! 🎥🎞️ Kevin's author of Break the Frame: Conversations with Women Filmmakers & director of the films VINYL NATION and MIDDLE GROUNDS.🎬
Join us @ The Sycamore for drinks at 5pm, reading's at 5:30!
Join us @ The Sycamore for drinks at 5pm, reading's at 5:30!
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🐉 🔥 We are so excited to hear Aimee Phan /@aimeephan.bsky.social Phan read from her soaring novel THE LOST QUEEN at this Sat's Babylon! If you love coming of age stories, dragon myths & books about girls w/ "too much fire & will," you'll love THE LOST QUEEN! Show's @5:30pm. And free! (Info above) ❤️
December 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
🐉 🔥 We are so excited to hear Aimee Phan /@aimeephan.bsky.social Phan read from her soaring novel THE LOST QUEEN at this Sat's Babylon! If you love coming of age stories, dragon myths & books about girls w/ "too much fire & will," you'll love THE LOST QUEEN! Show's @5:30pm. And free! (Info above) ❤️
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Just saw a performance of The Velveteen Rabbit that was SO lovely (and delightfully anti-AI in theme.)
Turns out that love makes you real!
Turns out that love makes you real!
December 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Just saw a performance of The Velveteen Rabbit that was SO lovely (and delightfully anti-AI in theme.)
Turns out that love makes you real!
Turns out that love makes you real!
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✴️ Lori Ostlund/@loriostlund.bsky.social is an absolute rock #star! We cannot wait to hear her share from her new #book "Are You Happy?" at Babylon Salon this Saturday, 12/6 @5:30pm! (Info above)
⭐⭐ Here's the starred review from Publishers Weekly
www.publishersweekly.com/978166260302....
#writer
⭐⭐ Here's the starred review from Publishers Weekly
www.publishersweekly.com/978166260302....
#writer
December 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
✴️ Lori Ostlund/@loriostlund.bsky.social is an absolute rock #star! We cannot wait to hear her share from her new #book "Are You Happy?" at Babylon Salon this Saturday, 12/6 @5:30pm! (Info above)
⭐⭐ Here's the starred review from Publishers Weekly
www.publishersweekly.com/978166260302....
#writer
⭐⭐ Here's the starred review from Publishers Weekly
www.publishersweekly.com/978166260302....
#writer
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Very excited to have a story in this upcoming anthology from @inkedingraypress.bsky.social (because not everything I write is depressing *all* the time)! inkedingray.com/announcing-h...
Announcing Hope in a Grimdark World Authors! |
Coming Fall 2026! A new anthology from Inked in Gray STELLAR PARALLAX: HUMAN HOPE IN GRIMDARK WORLDS.Let’s not sugarcoat it — things are rough, and we don’t ...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Very excited to have a story in this upcoming anthology from @inkedingraypress.bsky.social (because not everything I write is depressing *all* the time)! inkedingray.com/announcing-h...
Bay Area friends 📣 This Saturday! Dec 6! Babylon Salon returns to our favorite chill and cozy spot, The Sycamore Bar for our Winter 2025 performance! I’m delighted I get to introduce Susie Hara, author of Earthquake Shack!
December 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Bay Area friends 📣 This Saturday! Dec 6! Babylon Salon returns to our favorite chill and cozy spot, The Sycamore Bar for our Winter 2025 performance! I’m delighted I get to introduce Susie Hara, author of Earthquake Shack!