So... here we go. The beginning.

My name is Jen Johnson.

I'm a writer... but I began as a musician, and music is in my soul.

When I was 8, my mom got a phone call... telemarketer... before they were common =).

They asked if anyone in the household was interested in music lessons. I was. Had been for a while.

Next thing I know, I'm in the CYB (Colorado Youth Bands) playing my heart out on a keyboard with 7 other kids, trying to be the best....

Mr. North, the owner and founder, taught us: "Shut up & show off."

Within 6 months, I went from being a pipsqueak beginner to the highest level band in the CYB. The Show Band.

When I was 11, I took home more trophies than the 15-year-olds I was competing against in our annual competition.
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And this is how it began.

My love and passion for music runs deep....

I wrote my first instrumental when I was 8. I called it "Ice-Capades" thanks for the title, Mom....

Since then.... I won't lie. I went through a few years in life where music fell to the background. There was a certain person who I regarded as more important than life who didn't encourage or approve of my music... especially the lyrical content.

To be less "loud" about it, I turned to my journals. Writing down words instead of music was easy; anything ad everything that worked its way into my brain found a page in my journals. Among the pages of drivel, there are pages of genius. I turned these into a poetry book: Napkin Poetry. I talked about publishing this book for 10 years before I did.... and now, it's there.
Broken Publications: Napkin Poetry

Meanwhile, in the background:

I'm focusing on my publishing company, Broken Publications. My soul mate, significant other, is a producer and musician, brilliant composer. I do vocals. His client - OUR client - contacts me to do another song on the side, contracts us to do a few specifically targeted songs - and I hear nothing but good feedback.

However, these are all our friends, colleagues, co-workers, and supporters =).

So.

For an unbiased opinion, I am inquiring here.

 I have my own reservations, but the client is king, so when I say it, it doesn't matter....

When YOU say it - as the audience - it DOES.

H. Jay Carney's Evil Undressed {protilius seduction of blood remix)

There are other songs... this one is aiming for the broadest audience. What do you think??? =)

I can take it. Bring it.

Jen