<p>cj petterson is the pen name of Marilyn A. Johnston. Marilyn’s been a medical secretary, a legal secretary, a real estate saleswoman, a civil court clerk, a purchasing agent, a corporate news editor, an automotive market research manager, and—the career that is most important to her—a mother and grandmother.</p><p>When asked what she likes to do, she says she likes all things creative…a little writing, a little poetry, a little art, a little gardening, and a little remodeling of her home when the mood strikes and money is available. Marilyn’s motto is “Keep on keeping on and learn something new every day.”</p><p>Born in Texas, raised in Michigan, she now lives on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.</p><p>As cj petterson, she challenges herself to write in different genres—mystery, romance, suspense, paranormal—and her short stories have been published in several anthologies. She is the author of the suspense/thriller (with a touch of romance) novel DEATH ON THE YAMPA, and yet another romantic suspense/thriller is also in process.</p>
