{"title":"Stephanie Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our carefully curated collection of works by the talented author, Stephanie Johnson. An esteemed name in the realm of contemporary literature, Stephanie Johnson crafts narratives that resonate with authenticity, depth, and emotion. Her works span across genres, featuring compelling stories and memorable characters that leave a lasting impression on readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will find \u003cem\u003eEverything Changes\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of personal growth and transformation. Discover \u003cem\u003eKind\u003c\/em\u003e, another thought-provoking piece, which explores themes of compassion and human connection. Both books showcase Johnson's prowess in the realm of general fiction, enchanting readers with her insightful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in autobiographical reflections, \u003cem\u003ePlaying for Both Sides\u003c\/em\u003e offers a compelling memoir that provides an intimate glimpse into Johnson's own experiences and journey. It stands as a testament to her versatility as a writer, seamlessly blending biography and narrative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book by Stephanie Johnson is a testament to her ability to engage and inspire her audience, offering a rich tapestry of stories that are as enlightening as they are entertaining. Dive into her collection today and experience the magic of her words.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"everything-changes-by-stephanie-johnson-9780143775539","title":"Everything Changes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ea fabulous read\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a rundown motel to start a new life - what could possibly go wrong? In this funny and moving novel, prize-winning author Stephanie Johnson turns her wry eye on us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'What a fabulous read. Stephanie Johnson's characters choose an old motel with little to offer except an amazing view in order to start a \u003cem\u003enew life\u003c\/em\u003e. Their first guests are a classic cast of the sorrowful and dysfunctional that everyday life throws at us these days. They are joined by their pregnant daughter, a mysterious young criminal from next door and a dog that knows more than all of them put together. The story is fast-paced, and unpredictable, it's smart, contemporary and heartbreaking all at once. And, just when it was about to make me cry, Johnson startled me into wild laughter. This is her best book ever, and I loved every page of it.' - Fiona Kidman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670556102892,"sku":"9780143775539","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4471583482239.jpg?v=1752774771"},{"product_id":"kind-by-stephanie-johnson-9781761047145","title":"Kind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper yachts and stereotypes, #MeToo blunders and post-apocalyptic bolt holes, locking down and locking up - a thoroughly entertaining novel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh on the Southern Alps of New Zealand lies a fallen man, like 'a black exclamation mark on a white page, Kiwi-noir face down in the snow'. Is he still alive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis funny, fearless, thought-provoking novel trains its sights on us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKerry-Anne is kind, unlike her foster sister Joleen, who is a different kind of person altogether. Being locked down for Joleen will mean behind bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Kerry-Anne's ex-husband, the National MP Lyall Hull, lockdown will also take on a new meaning when he goes on a cycle trip instead of staying at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lockdown in the Bay of Islands, Kerry-Anne tries to work out what both are up to. Will anyone come up smelling of roses?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohnson has always had an eye for topicality\u003c\/em\u003e - Steve Braunias\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670886764780,"sku":"9781761047145","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27858393482814.jpg?v=1752786728"},{"product_id":"playing-for-both-sides-by-stephanie-johnson-9780947492991","title":"Playing for Both Sides","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor novelist Stephanie Johnson, her relationship with Australia and Australians has been an ambivalent one. She has lived there for periods in her life, and her first book, a collection of short stories, was actually published in Australia. She was described then as a young Australian writer, something she says she agreed to 'for reasons that are complex and some of them hardly honourable'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Johnson, the longing to return has waxed and waned. 'Why don't I live there?' she often asks herself. Yet she is a sixth-generation New Zealander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this BWB Text, Johnson explores her elusive and ambivalent feelings about the sunburnt country—which includes a musician's road trip there with her singer-songwriter son Skyscraper Stan—and in so doing, casts fascinating light on some of the formative influences that have shaped the work of this award-winning New Zealand writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853912199404,"sku":"9780947492991","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/fea3c191cb1a1d1b6dc74ecf4705a685.jpg?v=1759271621"},{"product_id":"obligate-carnivore-by-stephanie-johnson-9781991103369","title":"Obligate Carnivore","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Oxford Companion to New Zealand Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e describes Johnson’s writing as “marked by a dry irony, a sharp-edged humour that focuses unerringly on the frailties and foolishness of her characters …” and this collection is very much that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephanie Johnson is one of New Zealand's most accomplished novelists and short story writers. In this sparkling, characteristically bold collection of stories written over some twenty years, she explores the various, frequently vexed preoccupations of our times – politics, religion, conservation and climate change, love, sex, aging, addiction, greed, travel – as well as the strange, even comical human impulses that drive individual, family and broader social behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVaried in tone and style, and ranging in scope from New Zealand to Australia and beyond, they showcase Johnson’s skills and typically subversive vision, challenging social norms and skewering pomposity and privilege wherever they may be found. These twenty-seven stories cement her reputation as a writer with a unique ability to blend humour and high seriousness, horror and hilarity, irony and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll display her unerring talent for bravura storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47013556322540,"sku":"9781991103369","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991103369.webp?v=1763519524"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/stephanie-johnson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}