About Tracy Partridge-Johnson

I’m Tracy Partridge-Johnson — an author, creator, and entrepreneur with a lifelong commitment to storytelling, creativity, and meaningful work.

Over the years, I’ve built an unconventional, deeply layered career that spans publishing, art, digital business, cultural advocacy, and creative leadership. My work has always been driven by curiosity, independence, and a belief that a well-lived life is shaped by discernment, courage, and imagination.

I’m also the editor of Comfy & Sage, an editorial lifestyle publication devoted to thoughtful living — where much of my current lifestyle writing lives.

A Foundation Rooted in Story and Inquiry

I was born in Salem, Oregon, but raised all over the United States as part of a large Latter-day Saint family. Faith, family, and community were the defining structures of my early life — and so was an enduring habit of asking questions.

My great-grandfather, four generations back, Edward Partridge, was the first bishop of the LDS church — and surprisingly, a hat maker. That detail later inspired one of my fictional characters, Sir Edward Mac Paidin. This lineage instilled in me a respect for tradition, while my own life path led me to explore belief, identity, and meaning on my own terms.

By my mid-twenties, I had stepped away from the Mormon church and embarked on a personal spiritual journey that broadened my worldview and set the stage for the many creative and professional chapters that followed.

A Life of Movement, Work, and Creative Leadership

For nearly twenty years, I was a U.S. Army spouse, raising three children while relocating frequently — including more than four years living in Germany. That experience profoundly shaped my relationship with culture, history, art, and everyday life beyond American borders.

Later, after returning to Oregon, I met my sweetheart, Jeff. Together, we blended our families and raised six children while building businesses, navigating public advocacy, and living in ways that were often unconventional — including a year and a half spent living entirely off-grid.

Professionally, I spent more than two decades as a partner and administrator in a small software development company, where I trained corporate teams, managed operations, and developed a strong foundation in digital communication, systems thinking, and business strategy.

Those skills continue to inform everything I do today — from publishing to product development.

The Work: Writing, Publishing, and Creative Practice

At my core, I am a creator.

I have taught myself multiple crafts and creative disciplines over the years, including pyrography (wood burning), wire-wrapped jewelry design, and intuitive tarot reading, serving clients and collectors around the world.

My fascination with health, food, and wellness led me to found Eighty Percent Raw, an online magazine that ran for over four years and featured more than twenty-five chefs and holistic health experts. The project focused on whole foods, real nourishment, and reconnecting people with what sustains them.

I’ve also worked behind the scenes in music publishing, helping manage operations for a small record label — further reinforcing my belief that creative work and business discipline are not opposites, but partners.

Writing & Publishing

Writing eventually became the most enduring expression of my creative life.

I’ve published more than 30 books across fiction, nonfiction, and lifestyle genres, including fantasy series, self-help guides, and practical resources for creators. My Jack Mac Paidin middle-grade fantasy series is a growing nine-book universe available in multiple formats.

Over time, I also began helping other authors navigate self-publishing, branding, and marketing — work that has allowed me to combine creative insight with practical expertise.

Where I Am Now

Today, I’m based in northeast Texas, continuing to write, publish, and build thoughtful creative projects.

At heart, I remain what I’ve always been — a lifelong learner, a creative builder, and someone deeply interested in how people shape lives that feel both intentional and alive.

For inquiries, collaborations, or to explore my work, please visit the pages throughout this site.