We’re thrilled to share that D. McCall Johnston is featured in the October 2025 issue of Connecting The Sound. The article profiles Johnston’s remarkable journey — from his early days working across Canada’s North to publishing his debut novel, Externalities, at the age of 82.
In this beautifully written feature, Johnston reflects on the experiences that shaped both his life and his storytelling — two decades in the Northwest Territories, military service, world travel, and a rich family history that spans continents. Readers will learn how a quiet retirement and a year spent in a lakeside cottage during the pandemic evolved into the creation of a sweeping multi-generational novel that travels from 1950s Tuscany to modern-day Canada.
The article also offers a glimpse into the process of bringing Externalities to life — from early feedback from family, to multiple rounds of editing, to the thrill of holding the finished book for the first time.
“It’s pretty amazing to actually see it in print and to know that it’s done,” Johnston says. “I totally enjoyed it. It’s been very rewarding.”
You can view the full article and photos in the online flipbook edition of Connecting The Sound here:
👉 View the October 2025 Issue
Screenshots from the feature are included below.
Externalities officially launches October 21, 2025, and is available in hardcover, softcover, and e-book editions through major retailers. Purchase here.
