Maureen Johnson
Maureen Johnson
Maureen Johnsonis an American author of young adult fiction. She has published ten young adult novels to date, including the Shades of London series and the Suite Scarlett series...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth16 February 1973
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States of America
sausage matter pork
No sausage?" he asked. Apparently my pork consumption habits were a matter of public record.
cheerleader situation hyper
There is nothing about a bad situation that fourteen hyper cheerleaders can't worsen.
awkward realizing said
It's always awkward when someone doesn't realize you're joking and devotes thought time to what you've said. Double that when the person is wearing tinfoil.
together salt lasts
Salt. Wound. Together at last.
supposed-to-be
Nothing was quite like it was supposed to be.
names mad keith
I'm Keith," he said, "and you're . . . clearly mad, but what's your name?
cheating thinking done
The truth was that she had managed to betray everyone by doing nothing. No one in history had ever done less and yet been so wrong. Not cheating on a non-boyfriend with the non-boyfriend of a friend. The pressure of thinking that one through made her swollen body ache.
weekend people tradition
I had always assumed the weekend was a holy tradition, respected by good people everywhere. Not so at Wexford.
calm keep-calm-and-carry-on
Keep calm and carry on. Also, stay in and hide because the Ripper is coming.
sound hunters demon
You're...a demon hunter?' 'It's not as exciting as it sounds,' he said. 'There is a surprising amount of paperwork involved.
attitude self long
I decided to deflect her attitude by giving a long, Southern answer. I come from people who know how to draw things out. Annoy a Southerner, and we will drain away the moments of your life with our slow, detailed replies until you are nothing but a husk of your former self and that much closer to death.
hey want autographs
Hey! Jack the Wanker! Over here! I want your autograph!
life way obstacles
Even though she had been warned, she tripped over the bike. She probably tripped because she'd been warned and was telling herself not to trip over the bike. She did that sometimes. It was often easier not to know what obstacles were in the way.
eye views water
She couldn't take her eyes off the boxers. Mostly, she had a view of the back, but he turned halfway when he looked over. She commanded herself not to look at the front flap, which, of course, was exactly what she honed in on. He spit and put his mouth under the tap to get some water. All while just wearing underwear. All while she just stared at the crucial spot of the Action Pants.