ABOUT ME

My first encounter with writing happened in elementary school. My class was asked to write a short story before recess. I missed three consecutive recesses because I wouldn't finish my story. I was too focused on creating a world on paper. Thus, the journey of writing began.

Since then, a love of reading ensued. I would read anything I could get my hands on books, magazines, recipes, etc. I never gave thought to studying English because I was told that the liberal arts held no lucrative value. Whoever told me that, and whoever still is saying that, is wrong. My experience at Utah Valley University as an English major has proved any naysayers wrong. Yes, I can quote Kant, Derrida, and Baudrillard, but that is not all I'm good for.

My experience with my peers and my professors has opened my mind to new possibilities, to a new world. I'm no longer a closed-minded person. Because of my education, I am to see the world through a new lens.

I graduated with a B.A. in English, emphasis in creative writing, and a certificate in editing. Something also to mention, I graduated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, I have struggled as a writer. I freelanced my abilities, barely scraping by, but gaining valuable experience. Now, here I am almost a year later, and I have a few things to be proud of: I started a freelance business, wrote a novel (it’s still a work in progress), and created a podcast.

Fun Facts:

I only have milk if it is with cereal, otherwise, I won't drink it.

I grew up an hour away from Zion's National Park and have only been three times. I know . . . shame on me!

My Maiden name is Johnson, so you'll see my author tag as Johnson or Clason. Oh, the joys of being a woman!

I almost drowned when I was 18 months old and yet, I became a certified lifeguard at 15.

My favorite flowers are sunflowers, poppies, daisies, and Craspedias.

I love Quizno's and am extremely sad they are slowly disappearing.

I LOVE dogs. If I could, I would rescue all the dogs and have a big farm to house them all. ps. I do have a dog; she is the goofiest golden retriever on the planet. Follow her @sailorsgoldenlife

I lived in Russia for a year and a half. Yes, I speak it. привет!

My second toe is NOT longer than my big toe, unlike most people I know.

I used to run hurdles and once biffed it so hard I had turf stuck underneath my skin.

I am EXCEPTIONAL at embarrassing myself; however, I kick butt at air hockey, so it's a tradeoff, I guess!

I REALLY like cheese, but my body does not.

My go-to white trash food is mozzarella sticks; again with the cheese!

I have a history of bad bloody noses. They've come during exams, presentations, class, exercise, etc. I once had a double nostril bleed that lasted an hour. Another time, I once was stuck outside with no tissues and wedged my face into a snowbank as a replacement. Bad, baaaad idea.

ABOUT ME

Fun Facts:

I only have milk if it is with cereal, otherwise, I won't drink it.

I grew up an hour away from Zion's National Park and have only been three times. I know . . . shame on me!

I almost drowned when I was 18 months old and yet, I became a certified lifeguard at 15.

My favorite flowers are sunflowers, poppies, daisies, and Craspedias.

I love Quizno's and am extremely sad they are slowly disappearing.

I LOVE dogs. If I could, I would rescue all the dogs and have a big farm to house them all. ps. I do have a dog; she is the goofiest golden retriever on the planet. Follow her @sailorsgoldenlife

I lived in Russia for a year and a half. Yes, I speak it. привет!

My second toe is NOT longer than my big toe, unlike most people I know.

I used to run hurdles and once biffed it so hard I had turf stuck underneath my skin.

I am EXCEPTIONAL at embarrassing myself; however, I kick butt at air hockey, so it's a tradeoff, I guess!

I REALLY like cheese, but my body does not.

My go-to white trash food is mozzarella sticks; again with the cheese!

I have a history of bad bloody noses. They've come during exams, presentations, class, exercise, etc. I once had a double nostril bleed that lasted an hour. Another time, I once was stuck outside with no tissues and wedged my face into a snowbank as a replacement. Bad, baaaad idea.