Urban-Reviews.com - Inside Out with Tinisha Nicole Johnson

Tinisha Nicole Johnson

Tinisha Nicole Johnson is a Writer, Author and Poet. She's writes for a local urban community magazine called, Denver’s Finest Underground. Some of her other writings have been displayed on various online writing sites. She’s published a short story entitled, "Mother and Son Moment", in the Chicken Soup for the African American Soul in 2004.

Tinisha holds an Associates Degree in Paralegal and a Bachelors Degree in Business Management.

Searchable Whereabouts is her newest mystery novel, which was released on February 1, 2008. Tinisha resides in Denver, Colorado with her husband and two children.

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Urban Reviews: Start by telling our readers about Searchable Whereabouts.
Tinisha Nicole Johnson: Searchable Whereabouts is the story of Rahkel Williams who’s trying to unravel the mysterious death of her beloved uncle. However, after his death, she begins finding clues into his life that has her wondering if she really knew this man. She hires a private investigator to help her with her uncle’s case, who she soon falls for. But when people of interest in the case begin showing up dead, Rahkel doesn’t know who to trust. But at all costs she must find the truth, even if the truth kills her.

Urban Reviews: What inspired you to create this story?
Tinisha Nicole Johnson: I love mystery novels, movies and shows and so I decided to write one of my own. So just loving mysteries in general is what inspired me.

Urban Reviews: Can we get a sneak peak at your next novel?
Tinisha Nicole Johnson: I’m trying to figure that out. I have two new novels, and I'm trying to figure out which I’d like to release. Most likely it’ll be a suspenseful one. That’s all I can say, because I don’t even know the title yet.

Urban Reviews: Searchable Whereabouts is your first published novel. Can you share with us your literary journey?
Tinisha Nicole Johnson: It’s been a hard one. I actually wrote Searchable Whereabouts two years ago and it took a lot of rejection letters – and I do mean a lot, before I was finally published. And even after being published, it didn’t stop there. The author is the main one responsible for promoting their book, so I’ve been learning a lot and trying to be more creative with how I promote my book.

Urban Reviews: What are your goals as a writer?
Tinisha Nicole Johnson: My goals as a writer is to publish a book or two a year and to one day make the New York Times Best Seller List.

Urban Reviews: Do you have any favorite authors or books?
Tinisha Nicole Johnson: Yes I do, too many to mention. But some of my favorite authors are James Peterson, John Grisham, Zane, & Eric Jerome Dickey.

Urban Reviews: How do you balance your writing career with your everyday life? (i.e. day job, family life)
Tinisha Nicole Johnson: It’s hard to do, that’s for sure. I have two kids – a one year old and an eight year old, a husband and a full-time job and my son’s after soon projects. I find myself up late at night on many days, deprived of sleep. I also try to squeeze in some time during my breaks and lunches on the job. I’m not sure if I’m the expert on balance, but I find time or make time to fit in my writing.

Urban Reviews: What have you learned about the book industry so far being a fairly new author?
Tinisha Nicole Johnson: I’ve learned that you have to be passionate about what you do, if not, it’s easy to give up. And passionate, is definitely what I am about my writing career, so I’m in for the long haul.

Urban Reviews: What do you want people to know most about you?
Tinisha Nicole Johnson: Well, that I’ve had a love for writing and reading since the age of eleven. And that I’m not just an author, but I am also a freelance writer and a poet.