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CS Johnson (Carisa Star)

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.

About Me

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"C. S. Johnson's THE WATCHING is brilliant and vividly-written, not allowing itself to be put down. Expertly drawn characters, a perfect blending of real and surreal with a dash of subtle horror, make this story an enjoyably-troubling experience ." Victor Heck - Author of Book of Legion

"It's not often I find a first time author with all their cupboards full, literally. In her first, THE WATCHING, C. S. Johnson brings you along on her train wreck. Yes, a train wreck. This is a nightmare and you get to live it with every turn of the page. You will never look at your dogs the same way again, trust me.
"Well written, edited and put together, you will not be disappointed." Joe Lawson - Author of The Calm Before The Storm
New Author C.S. Johnson's "The Watching" has all the elements of what we like in good horror: isolation, separation, tension, villains and real and surreal characters that a reader can relate to. From the git-go, there's a an eerie sense of foreboding that pulls you into the story. Little by little, the reader is afforded a glimpse, a ring side seat if you will, of the inevitable. Even as the tension builds, it is an easy and enjoyable read that continually rolls towards its climax and does not trip over itself, which is too often the great mistake of new writers. A proud coming out that we enjoyed reading.
-Thug Works Magazine

"The Watching is a unique take on a very old theme with plot twists that will blindside you. C. S. Johnson’s debut novella shows the promise of a writer who is destined to go places." – J. F. Gonzalez, author of Clickers II: The Next Wave, When the Darkness Falls, and Bully.
An extraordinary debut. One must suspend disbelief to appreciate that it is, in fact, C.S. Johnson's first effort in this genre. The reader is invited for a cursory look at what appears to be an atypical, albeit, dysfunctional family. But that invitee soon finds himself being led down a creaking staircase into the family's cellar, where humanity, with all its fear, betrayal, and madness, is cleverly, and slowly, displayed. All things are not what they seem in this expose of the human soul. The reader will be grateful for the invitation, but hesitant to linger in the company of these well defined, but pained, fictional characters. The excursion will also make him leery about inviting anyone into his own home again. Human, or otherwise.~ Thomas O'Callaghan, author of the NYPD Lieutenant John Driscoll series, including BONE THIEF and THE SCREAMING ROOM, from Kensington Books.
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My Interests

I love ancient history. Especially the history of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. I love finding a new quote that fits with my personality (my headline quote is Mellville.) I have a passion for writing, reading, and more writing.
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I'd like to meet:

Stephen King. He's brought me hours of entertainment. I'd like to say thanks.

Music:

There is something in every genre that I enjoy - except opera and bluegrass. Classical to country to hip hop, I'm open.

Movies:

I love horror and comedy. (Especially Horror.)

Television:

I can't hardly stand to watch TV these days. I prefer to spend time writing. Yet, there are some shows worth watching.

Books:

To Kill a Mocking Bird has always been one of my favorites. I read fiction here and there, but for entertainment, I enjoy History books, Mythology books, National Geographic, Time, and things. Sometimes, I wish I was more like Boo Radley.I've always wondered exactly what "Night's Plutonian Shore" looks like...

Heroes:

LOVE THE WALKEN!

My Blog

A Quick Carisa Newsflash...

Hey there, MySpace pals!Had some quick news I wanted to share, but first...I had a few people concerned with my 'status' messages. It seems they're a bit extreme and sometimes frightening...? (lol)Whi...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Sun, 04 May 2008 07:40:00 PST

Pictures That Rock Out Loud!

Carnifex Metal is doing a series of metal books. I did the photo for the first (Metal Queens-which can be viewed in Carnifex Metal’s pics,) and Armand asked if I’d mind shooting some for t...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:01:00 PST

Horrorfind Weekend 9

So I lied about taking pictures... Hey, I had good inteneions when I said I would. I got to Maryland Thursday, and Thomas O’Callaghan arrived not long after. He says he’d brought me someth...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:25:00 PST

In Memory...

I found out last night that a friend I'd known since I was 8 years old had been shot and killed. We hadn't talked in about 4 years, which made the news even harder. He had gotten into a lot of trouble...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:48:00 PST

EXPOSED!

I was thinking about my writing and how it would be possible to pick me apart through collecting my words. Everytime I write, there is a piece of my 'true' personality, one that most people don't get ...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:28:00 PST

Sweeney Todd

I went to the movie theater last night and saw Sweeney Todd!I LOVED it!But, a bit of warning... It's not for everyone.For sarters, I went alone because no one seemed interested in seeing Johnny Depp b...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:51:00 PST

Good Tidings...And Good Riddance!

I trust everyone had a decent Chritmas, in one form or another. I'm not a big fan of the holidays, but I DO enjoy watching my spoiled little children swim in their overflow of gifts. (Followed by me k...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:15:00 PST

This May Sound A Bit Crazy...

First off, I haven't died. I've just been in a bit of a moody-tornado for the last couple months. Worse, the people in my head disappeared. (I used to feel awkward about mentioning the 'head people',...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 02:24:00 PST

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

If you didn't already know, Halloween is my favorite holiday. But it isn't just the holiday itself. I love October! I love the way the leaves begin to change, the chill in the air, and it's the one ti...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:04:00 PST

A few questions and answers

I gathered a few questions from various emails past and decided to make a Q&A blog. I don't always get to talk on a personal level with everyone on my friends list, and maybe this will shed some l...
Posted by CS Johnson (Carisa Star) on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:18:00 PST