Simone R. Johnson

Simone R. Johnson is an associate SEO editor at Bustle, where she uses search engine optimization strategies to write copy to boost Scary Mommy's search engine ranking. She updates and adds content to these articles according to their tone and style and makes editorial changes to improve the article's readability. Simone also writes card stories based on trending topics.

Simone has worked in media for the past four years. Her byline has appeared in The Riverdale Press, HerMoney, Business.com, Black Enterprise, BuzzFeed, and Finurah. In 2019, she received a New York Press Associate award for her coverage in Education at the Riverdale Press. She earned her bachelor's degree in English and film from the University of Rochester and her masters in journalism at the Columbia School of Journalism. Simone lives in Harlem and enjoys reading nonfiction novels.

You can follow Simone on Twitter at @SimoneRJohnson1.

Woah, Baby

13 Of Blake Lively's Best Maternity Style Moments

The style icon (and favorite celeb mom) is expecting Baby No. 4 with husband Ryan Reynolds.

Sweet dreams

15 Funny Shows To Watch After A Scary Movie Night

The mental palate cleansers you need to help you fall asleep.

At Least There's Candy

10 Hilarious Halloween Memes & Tweets From Parents

With kids, Halloween is a strangely sweet-slash-horrific time of year. Here are 10 Halloween memes and tweets that really capture the experience for parents.

Apple-solutely delicious

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Brb, Locking The Doors

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Eerie testament to the fact you can never be too careful.

*Hides under covers*

11 Horror Shows Like 'The Midnight Club' You & Your Teen Will Love (And Fear)

Need more spooky series? Check out these 11 shows like “The Midnight Club,” packed with teen terror and mystery.

Fall Food Without The Fuss

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Pumpkin spice up the kitchen with these 10 easy canned pumpkin recipes.

true terror

10 Serial Killer Shows & Documentaries As Unsettling As 'Dahmer'

Evan Peters’ Jeffrey Dahmer portrayal is a haunting reminder that the psychology of serial killers is both bewildering and truly, unspeakably awful.

Like Friends, But Famous

10 Celebrity Podcasts To Make Your Morning Commute Fly By

Looking to fill the silence? These 10 celebrity podcasts are packed with amazing stories and guests.

puppy power

Don’t You Just Love Doggos?

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Seasonal Sweets

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reigning shows

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Summer screenings

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Outside is calling, and so is movie night.

Here comes the bride

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Bennifer isn't the only couple to get hitched in Sin City.

Bye-bye french fry

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There’s a whole world of tasty spuds out there.

a royal celebration

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Serving Looks

12 Mamas Who Wore Fierce Fashion At the 2022 Emmys

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It's Funny 'Cause It's True

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Monarchal Movies

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celeb parents

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