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 three self-published novels on Amazon with a fourth debuting in 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 (seen above) and Crunch (the ginger long-hair that’s too skittish to catch on camera.)
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: Cor64. Currently reading: The Award Winning fantasy and sci-fi books of 2025. Currently cooking: spinach and artichoke dip. 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: Cor64. Currently reading: The Award Winning fantasy and sci-fi books of 2025. Currently cooking: spinach and artichoke dip. Fun fact: I go from town to town trying all the best French onion soups in the area. /