The Accolades of Margaret Johnson-Hodge
Literary Reviews
Publishers Weekly:
“Johnson-Hodge has written a captivating sequel that loyal readers and new fans will devour.” — “Some Sunday”
“She has created characters that, despite their flaws, readers will care about…Forecast: Johnson-Hodge’s popularity continues to grow. Audiences will respond favorably to the earthy drama’s she describes…” — “True Lies”
“Johnson-Hodge offers a sassy and often endearing story.”
— “Warm Hands”
“Fresh writing and an honest recognizable heroine.”
-- “The Real Deal”
Booklist:
“Johnson-Hodge offers a poignant and lyrical tale of dreams lost, dreams deferred, and dreams reborn.” — “True Lies”
“This story is filled with very contemporary situations that some people may be forced to deal and many will want to read about.” — “Butterscotch Blues”
Midwest Book Review:
“A book so memorable it will become a classic in years to come.”
—“Red Light Green Light”
Quarterly Black Review:
“Mrs. Johnson-Hodge once again ups the relationship ante with her latest novel. She effectively weaves the complexities of marriage and how they relate to a person’s individual growth…A Journey To Here is a solid work…” — “A Journey To Here”
“Margaret Johnson-Hodge has done a wonderful Job.”
— “True Lies”
“This hip, Terry McMillian-esque book will have you reexamining your thoughts about love and romance.” — “The Real Deal”
Amazon.com:
“Johnson-Hodge has written a profound first novel, creating characters that ring with authenticity and interest. This is a very literate, compelling read and highly recommended.”
— “The Real Deal”
Black Issues Book Review:
“Attention grabbing from the start.”
— “Butterscotch Blues”
Ebony Magazine:
“An engaging novel…a moving tale.”
— “Butterscotch Blues”
“Bestselling writer Margaret Johnson-Hodge delivers a powerful story about love, relationships and the choices people make…” “ — “This Time”
Under the Covers.com:
“The novel is a testament to the power of love and the strengths of one’s spirit…”
-- “Butterscotch Blues”
“Stop the presses! Margaret Johnson-Hodge does indeed stop the presses with her latest novel…Characters fresh, drawn with empathy, strength and sincerity, drive a slice-of-life plot that reads like a mystery.” — “A New Day”
“A poet, Margaret Johnson-Hodge weaves a subtle lyricism into her novel. Drawing on her strengths, she burnishes the story until it glows with inner warmth and vitality.”
— “The Real Deal”
Black Woman Today:
“Margaret Johnson Hodge is a talented writer with easy to catch your stride style that has become trademark in all of her novels to date…[the story] unfolds a deeper story on morality, alcoholism, depressive distress and emotional breakdown.”
— “Some Sunday”
Grace Edwards, Author of “No Time to Die”:
“A heart-stopping love story rendered with the skill of a poet.”
— “Warm Hands”
“Johnson-Hodge has written a captivating sequel that loyal readers and new fans will devour.” — “Some Sunday”
“She has created characters that, despite their flaws, readers will care about…Forecast: Johnson-Hodge’s popularity continues to grow. Audiences will respond favorably to the earthy drama’s she describes…” — “True Lies”
“Johnson-Hodge offers a sassy and often endearing story.”
— “Warm Hands”
“Fresh writing and an honest recognizable heroine.”
-- “The Real Deal”
Booklist:
“Johnson-Hodge offers a poignant and lyrical tale of dreams lost, dreams deferred, and dreams reborn.” — “True Lies”
“This story is filled with very contemporary situations that some people may be forced to deal and many will want to read about.” — “Butterscotch Blues”
Midwest Book Review:
“A book so memorable it will become a classic in years to come.”
—“Red Light Green Light”
Quarterly Black Review:
“Mrs. Johnson-Hodge once again ups the relationship ante with her latest novel. She effectively weaves the complexities of marriage and how they relate to a person’s individual growth…A Journey To Here is a solid work…” — “A Journey To Here”
“Margaret Johnson-Hodge has done a wonderful Job.”
— “True Lies”
“This hip, Terry McMillian-esque book will have you reexamining your thoughts about love and romance.” — “The Real Deal”
Amazon.com:
“Johnson-Hodge has written a profound first novel, creating characters that ring with authenticity and interest. This is a very literate, compelling read and highly recommended.”
— “The Real Deal”
Black Issues Book Review:
“Attention grabbing from the start.”
— “Butterscotch Blues”
Ebony Magazine:
“An engaging novel…a moving tale.”
— “Butterscotch Blues”
“Bestselling writer Margaret Johnson-Hodge delivers a powerful story about love, relationships and the choices people make…” “ — “This Time”
Under the Covers.com:
“The novel is a testament to the power of love and the strengths of one’s spirit…”
-- “Butterscotch Blues”
“Stop the presses! Margaret Johnson-Hodge does indeed stop the presses with her latest novel…Characters fresh, drawn with empathy, strength and sincerity, drive a slice-of-life plot that reads like a mystery.” — “A New Day”
“A poet, Margaret Johnson-Hodge weaves a subtle lyricism into her novel. Drawing on her strengths, she burnishes the story until it glows with inner warmth and vitality.”
— “The Real Deal”
Black Woman Today:
“Margaret Johnson Hodge is a talented writer with easy to catch your stride style that has become trademark in all of her novels to date…[the story] unfolds a deeper story on morality, alcoholism, depressive distress and emotional breakdown.”
— “Some Sunday”
Grace Edwards, Author of “No Time to Die”:
“A heart-stopping love story rendered with the skill of a poet.”
— “Warm Hands”
Publishing Highlights
“Author of the Year” Nomination – “A Journey to Here”
Publishers Weekly Savvy List of the Season’s Best Reads — “Some Sunday”
Barnes and Nobles Bookstore Recommended Reading – “A Journey to Here”
USA Today: First Chapters – “Butterscotch Blues”
Dallas Morning News Fiction Bestsellers List – “A Journey to Here”
Austin Chronicle Bestsellers List – “Butterscotch Blues
Rocky Mountain News Great Read Selection – “Some Sunday”
Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie Option Consideration – “Some Sunday”
Showtime Cable TV Movie Option Consideration – “A New Day”
The Harvard Review: Short Story Request —Harvard University
University English Course: Required Reading: “Some Sunday”
– Unv. of Wisconsin at Eau Claire English Course
University English Course: Required Reading: “A New Day”
– Unv. of Wisconsin at Eau Claire English Course
“Outstanding Contribution to African-American Literature” – Award
—Queens College of the City of New York
TRR Favorite – “In Search of Tennessee Sunshine”
Black Expressions Book Club Top Choice – “A Journey to Here”
Black Expressions Book Club New and Notable Fiction – “A Journey to Here”
Black Expressions Book Club Sizzling Fiction – “A Journey to Here”
Book of the Month Club — “A Journey to Here”
Black Expressions Book Club – “A Journey to Here”
Quarterly Black Review Fiction Bestsellers List – “A Journey to Here”
Forbes.com — “A Journey to Here”
Urban Voices On Line Top Book List – “A Journey to Here”
Howard University Book Store Recommended Reading – “A Journey to Here”
New Zealand Public Library New Book List – “A Journey to Here”
Southwest Public Libraries New and Notable Fiction – “A Journey to Here”
Columbus Metro Library New and Notable Fiction – “A Journey to Here”
Black Expressions Book Club Bestsellers List – “True Lies”
Black Expressions Book Club Main Selection — “True Lies”
Borders Book Store Recommended Book – “True Lies”
BookRemarks.com Hot Novels List – “True Lies”
Under The Covers.com Highly Recommended – “True Lies”
Tucson-Pima Public Library Star Pick – “True Lies”
Amazon.com Best In Fiction – “Some Sunday”
Black Expressions Book Club Main Selection — “Some Sunday”
Toledo Public Library – Third Most Requested Book – “Some Sunday”
Black Expressions Book Club Main Selection —“Butterscotch Blues”
Doubleday Book Club —“Butterscotch Blues”
The Literary Guild Book Club — “Butterscotch Blues”
Essence Magazine Bestsellers List — “Butterscotch Blues”
Blackboard Bestsellers List — “Butterscotch Blues”
Amazon.com Best In Women’s Fiction — “Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Book of the Year —“Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Favorable Fiction (twice) —“Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Notable Novel —“Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Unforgettable Novel — “Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Unforgettable Novel — “Warm Hands”
The Literary Guild — “Warm Hands”
Doubleday Book Club — “Warm Hands”
Mosaic.com Hot Book List — “Warm Hands”
Black Expressions Book Club —“Warm Hands”
Black Expressions Book Club Fiction Favorite (twice) — “Warm Hands”
Emerge Magazine Top Five Fiction List — “A New Day”
Mosaic.com What’s Hot List (five times) — “A New Day”
Black Expressions Book Club — “A New Day”
1998 Reviewers Choice Award —“The Real Deal”
Black Expressions Book Club —“The Real Deal”
Black Expressions Book Club Quick Pick —“The Real Deal”
Publishers Weekly Savvy List of the Season’s Best Reads — “Some Sunday”
Barnes and Nobles Bookstore Recommended Reading – “A Journey to Here”
USA Today: First Chapters – “Butterscotch Blues”
Dallas Morning News Fiction Bestsellers List – “A Journey to Here”
Austin Chronicle Bestsellers List – “Butterscotch Blues
Rocky Mountain News Great Read Selection – “Some Sunday”
Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie Option Consideration – “Some Sunday”
Showtime Cable TV Movie Option Consideration – “A New Day”
The Harvard Review: Short Story Request —Harvard University
University English Course: Required Reading: “Some Sunday”
– Unv. of Wisconsin at Eau Claire English Course
University English Course: Required Reading: “A New Day”
– Unv. of Wisconsin at Eau Claire English Course
“Outstanding Contribution to African-American Literature” – Award
—Queens College of the City of New York
TRR Favorite – “In Search of Tennessee Sunshine”
Black Expressions Book Club Top Choice – “A Journey to Here”
Black Expressions Book Club New and Notable Fiction – “A Journey to Here”
Black Expressions Book Club Sizzling Fiction – “A Journey to Here”
Book of the Month Club — “A Journey to Here”
Black Expressions Book Club – “A Journey to Here”
Quarterly Black Review Fiction Bestsellers List – “A Journey to Here”
Forbes.com — “A Journey to Here”
Urban Voices On Line Top Book List – “A Journey to Here”
Howard University Book Store Recommended Reading – “A Journey to Here”
New Zealand Public Library New Book List – “A Journey to Here”
Southwest Public Libraries New and Notable Fiction – “A Journey to Here”
Columbus Metro Library New and Notable Fiction – “A Journey to Here”
Black Expressions Book Club Bestsellers List – “True Lies”
Black Expressions Book Club Main Selection — “True Lies”
Borders Book Store Recommended Book – “True Lies”
BookRemarks.com Hot Novels List – “True Lies”
Under The Covers.com Highly Recommended – “True Lies”
Tucson-Pima Public Library Star Pick – “True Lies”
Amazon.com Best In Fiction – “Some Sunday”
Black Expressions Book Club Main Selection — “Some Sunday”
Toledo Public Library – Third Most Requested Book – “Some Sunday”
Black Expressions Book Club Main Selection —“Butterscotch Blues”
Doubleday Book Club —“Butterscotch Blues”
The Literary Guild Book Club — “Butterscotch Blues”
Essence Magazine Bestsellers List — “Butterscotch Blues”
Blackboard Bestsellers List — “Butterscotch Blues”
Amazon.com Best In Women’s Fiction — “Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Book of the Year —“Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Favorable Fiction (twice) —“Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Notable Novel —“Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Unforgettable Novel — “Butterscotch Blues”
Black Expressions Book Club Unforgettable Novel — “Warm Hands”
The Literary Guild — “Warm Hands”
Doubleday Book Club — “Warm Hands”
Mosaic.com Hot Book List — “Warm Hands”
Black Expressions Book Club —“Warm Hands”
Black Expressions Book Club Fiction Favorite (twice) — “Warm Hands”
Emerge Magazine Top Five Fiction List — “A New Day”
Mosaic.com What’s Hot List (five times) — “A New Day”
Black Expressions Book Club — “A New Day”
1998 Reviewers Choice Award —“The Real Deal”
Black Expressions Book Club —“The Real Deal”
Black Expressions Book Club Quick Pick —“The Real Deal”