Michael Paul Johnson
Michael Paul Johnson was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City during the 1990’s. After his father passed away from cancer, he found a way to process his grief through writing. He is a member of Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, having studied English Literature at Mercy University and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
MPJ has four self-published novels on Amazon with a fifth debuting August, 15th, 2026, and his poem Warm November was published in Mercy University’s 2025 edition of Red Hyacinth literary magazine. Thanks to his never-ending passion for science-fiction, fantasy, and literature, Michael has devoted his life to writing stories containing emotionally complex characters and dynamic worlds, both new and familiar.
MPJ’s cats’ names are Ripley (the tortie seen above) and Crunch (the ginger long-hair that’s too skittish to catch on camera.) Their formal titles are the Duchess of Ripples and her sworn protector Ser Captain Crunch. They also answer to Schmipples and Scrunchy.
Self-published author of sci-fi and fantasy books, published poet, husband, father, cat-dad, animal lover, avid reader, experimental chef, comic book fan (favorites: Batman & X-Men), video game, tv show, and movie enthusiast. Musical taste: indie and classic rock with heavy motown and jam band influences. Currently Listening to: Johnny Blue Skies. Currently reading: The Award Winning fantasy and sci-fi books of 2025. Currently cooking: french onion pot roast. Fun fact: I go from town to town trying all the best French onion soups in the area.
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Self-published author of sci-fi and fantasy books, published poet, husband, father, cat-dad, animal lover, avid reader, experimental chef, comic book fan (favorites: Batman & X-Men), video game, tv show, and movie enthusiast. Musical taste: indie and classic rock with heavy motown and jam band influences. Currently Listening to: Johnny Blue Skies. Currently reading: The Award Winning fantasy and sci-fi books of 2025. Currently cooking: french onion pot roast. Fun fact: I go from town to town trying all the best French onion soups in the area. /