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.

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. /