It’s interesting that the title, The Kindest Lie, works on several levels. Those are small details, but they speak to the connections of narrative and the universality of story. One woman wrote that the character of the Black midwestern grandmother in my novel reminded her of her own Jewish and Belgian grandmother who also makes hot water cornbread and keeps a can of bacon grease on the back of the stove. I’ve gotten a taste of reader reaction from those who’ve received early copies through giveaways. There’s no better feeling than having people connect with the characters. For six years, I lived with this story in my head and on my computer, and finally, I get to share it with the world.

It’s all about the readers and I can’t wait to meet them even if it’s through the Zoom screen. What are you most looking forward to with the release of your book? When she’s not working, she’s usually eating chocolate and watching politics on television. A graduate of Northwestern University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she lives in downtown Chicago and manages brand communications for a large nonprofit. Her debut novel, The Kindest Lie, centers on race, class, and family at the dawn of the Obama era. BryceĪ native of Chicago’s South Side, Nancy Johnson worked for more than a decade as an Emmy-nominated, award-winning television journalist at CBS and ABC affiliates in markets nationwide. So grab a cup of coffee or tea and take a few minutes to read and enjoy and then - PREORDER! The Kindest Lie releases February 2, 2021! Denny S. Nancy Johnson is not only a delight but an inspirational author with an outstanding debut novel that will be talked about (and read) for years to come. It is my absolute pleasure to share this week’s GUEST AUTHOR INTERVIEW.

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