Michael Paul Johnson
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Michael Paul Johnson was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City during the 1990s. 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 February 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.
Website: https://www.michaelpauljohnson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofmetaphoria/#
Winning Entry: Brute the Brewmaster
Contest Won: North Street Book Prize 2025, Honorable Mention
