Lifelong newspaper & magazine writer, author, blogger at franjohns.net, agitator for justice, kindness & interfaith understanding. Substack: franmorelandjohns

Stories steeped in chai, chaos, and the in-between moments. Mom of teens. Teller of tiny stories—some true, some imagined, some darker than they first appear.

Explore the beauty and wisdom of wildlife as seen through the eyes of Deidra S Smith. She realistically shares the lives of animals who master the wilderness.

the printing industry and copy for the direct marketing industry. I now have much broader niche. I write about anything or nothing. It is much more fun

Actress. Animal Lover. Artist. Absolutely bonkers over Great Danes. Aging only on the outside. Thanks for reading!!

Quiet Southern Italy for descendants and meaning-seekers: roots travel, sacred art, restorative itineraries with space to breathe. Curated with history & heart.

Critic, novelist, award-winning journalist. Former book editor of the Plain Dealer and book columnist for Glamour. Words in NYT, WSJ, and other major media.

Discovering London's heritage, nutrition & lifestyle professional, Christian, nature & gardening enthusiast, poetry writer