Every story
begins with
a spark.
Whether it’s a memoir, a poem, or a journey down a dusty road, I write to connect us to where we’ve been, what we carry, and what still lies ahead.
Mica Boyd Johnston A writer, traveler & keeper of memories.
Born in California and raised on the road, I learned early how to find meaning in movement and strength in storytelling. My books are grounded in real experiences — memoirs drawn from my ever-changing childhood, poetry shaped by life’s seasons, and stories born from an unshakable love for people and place.
When I’m not writing, I run a travel company called Wander Tribe, encouraging others to Just Go — to explore the world and find their own stories along the way.
The stories between the books.
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There Are No Empty Seats at Darkey Kelly’s An excerpt from My Magical Trip to Ireland Sep 6 -
The Wind Always Brings it Back A mostly true story from a West Texas town where the wind never stops, football has its own congregation, and even a tornado knows better than to interrupt the game. Sep 4 -
Homesick for a Place I've Never Been Edinburgh and the strange feeling of returning somewhere I had never been. Aug 16
Stories that touch,
poems that speak.
Inspired by real childhood memories, everyday moments, and the winding road of life — each written with warmth, honesty, and a deep love for family.
The Controller's Chair
Nobody hands you a manual when they hand you the keys to the books.
Mica Boyd Johnston never set out to be a corporate controller. But when the chair was suddenly hers, she learned the job the way most real lessons are learned — under pressure, in public, and with no room for error. Over eight years she steered a multi-entity industrial company through cash crunches, audits, a global pandemic, and the daily tightrope of being the person everyone counts on but no one has to listen to.
The Controller's Chair is a memoir about accountability without authority — about holding the line when you don't hold the power, earning trust one hard conversation at a time, and discovering that the most important numbers in any business are the people behind them. Part war story, part field guide, it's for anyone who's ever been asked to do a job bigger than their title.
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Where the stories
come from.
From national parks to the cliffs of Ireland — the places that find their way into the writing.
Books that leave
a mark on the heart.
“These poems spoke straight to my heart. Every line felt like something I didn’t know I needed to hear. Honest, raw, and filled with emotion — this book has a permanent spot on my nightstand.”
“This is a great short story book for all ages. I was touched by the sincerity and down-to-earth story about the difficulties of growing up, particularly when you can't control your own circumstances. All of us have been impacted by the decisions our parents made, for better or worse. Again, great book!”
“Mica’s writing took me right back to my own childhood. Her stories are so vivid and honest, I felt like I was riding in the backseat with her family, traveling down those dusty roads. Beautifully written and deeply moving.”
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