Cover Reveal

Cover Reveal: With PANGAEA: EDEN’S PLANET coming off contract in June, I’ve been working on rewrites to the novel, plus Tom TV Powers has provided me with a new cover for the upcoming Kindle book that FADING SHADOWS will release in late June or early July. The story of Pangaea takes place in the Permian Period of our planet’s prehistoric past, 250 million years ago. Seven astronauts go through a time warp in space, and crash land back on Earth. Their mission had been to Mars, but now it has become a mission of survival. One of the main predators of the period is the Dimetrodon, which is featured on the new cover 

Writers In The Modern Age

My Interview with Marie Lavender on WRITING IN THE MODERN AGE is now up. We discuss PANGAEA: EDEN’S PLANET, and what the influence was, as well as other pertinent questions. Please stop by when you have time, and leave a Comment. Marie Lavender and I would appreciate it http://marielavender.blogspot.com/2016/04/interview-with-author-tom-johnson.html

Pangaea: Eden's Planet Reviews

Pangaea: Eden’s Planet Reviews

Marsha Lyons, Co-Author of MURDER: TAKE ONE

5-Stars

If you like your action Jurassic-style, you’ll really enjoy Tom Johnson’s Pangaea. Though technically there are no big dinos (it takes place way before them) there are plenty of lizardy creatures to threaten the hardy group of waylaid astronauts struggling to survive in a lush, but savage environment.

The adventure begins when the team of seven scientists is sent by NASA on a mission to try to colonize Mars after the Earth is devastated by a nuclear war. The ship runs into trouble shortly after lift-off propelling it into an ancient Earth inhabited by prehistoric creatures.

Beyond the “eat or be eaten” thrills, there is also a surprising element- a message of true hope and redemption that lifts the novel from the normal plane of syfy time/space stories.

I would recommend it for adult fans of science fiction and teens over about the age of sixteen, or anyone else (like me) whose usual read is not syfy.

April Kelly, Co-Author of MURDER: TAKE ONE

5-Stars

After half the Earth is destroyed by nuclear war, the surviving scientists at NASA send seven astronauts on a desperate mission to pre-colonize Mars in Tom Johnson's thought-provoking novel.

A time/space incident propels the ship far from its destination, landing the pioneers in a savage environment, which begins claiming lives almost immediately.

As they struggle to survive in a seemingly random hell-scape, the remaining astronauts start to see a larger picture forming...a magnificent potential future requiring effort, ingenuity and personal sacrifice to attain.

The intensity of some scenes of natural violence may at first put off a few readers, but the journey leads to a surprising, uplifting destination and is well worth the trip.

JUR NOVELS FROM NBI

JUR NOVELS

“Jur: A Story of Pre-Dawn Earth by Tom Johnson & James Reasoner and “Savage Land of Jur” by Tom Johnson. The original publications of the first two Jur novels from NBI, long out of print, available from Tom at $14.00 each post paid (US). The cover artist is Linnea Sinclaire. I will also swap for other author’s books, if interested.

“Lost Land of Jur” & “Queen of Jur” by Tom Johnson. The original publications of these two novels. “Savage Land of Jur” was originally published by NBI with cover art by Linnea Sinclaire.

“Queen of Jur” was published by Tom with a cover by our own Kevin Duncan. These paperback editions are long out of print, but available from Tom for $14.00 each, post paid (US). I will also swap for other author’s books, if interested. Hey, I need to add to my bookshelf, and have more reading in my retirement.

Tom & Ginger

Tom & Ginger at the local library. Tom is discussing his latest book release, “Pangaea: Eden’s Planet” while Ginger looks own wondering what he’s talking about (lol).

Highlighted Author This Week

Tom Johnson & Pangaea: Eden’s Planet are featured on HIGHLIGHTED AUTHOR this week. Hosted by Charlene A. Wilson & Jo Grafford. Please drop by and leave a comment. http://highlightedauthor.com/2015/03/welcome-tom-johnson/

Tom's Interview

My Interview at Art Sippo’s Reviews is now up. We talk about two of my books, PANGAEA; EDEN’S PLANET (First Realm Publishing) and COLD WAR HEROES (NTD). Art is a good speaker, and familiar with books. He’s a retired Army Lt. Colonel, and medical doctor, and his interviews are always interesting. Ginger and I are not good speakers, so be warned (g). Plus, my southern accent will drive you to drink; and I’m getting very forgetful in my old age. Thankfully, Ginger helps me out when I falter (g). For those who wish to tune in go here http://artsreviews.libsyn.com/webpage