Interview with Eric Johnson

Published 2023-01-10.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
I don't think Have Spacesuit, Will Travel was my first real book, but I do remember it influencing me to read science fiction
How do you approach cover design?
I usually try to catch the mood of the book and how it comes together, sort of priming the reader of what's to come.
What do you read for pleasure?
I read a mixture of nonfiction, military science fiction, science fiction, action and adventure, steampunk, and some other genres to keep me going
What is your e-reading device of choice?
Kindle
What book marketing techniques have been most effective for you?
So far I've been using Written Word Media. While expensive in a way, it's also giving me sales, which is nice
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Latest books by This Author

5th Kommando: Destinations
Series: 5th Kommando. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 41,830. Language: English. Published: January 26, 2024 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Military
After capturing a terrorist, the team is sent on a wild goose chase to stop an arms deal that involves a ministry
The Life of Baromir
Series: Tales of Baromir. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 48,800. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
Baromir and his friends must deliver a magical scroll to the Great Land Council
Days of Baromir
Series: Tales of Baromir. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 58,540. Language: English. Published: November 30, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Baromir fights the Black Knights, an organization trying to overthrow King Jeery
Red Wings: For The Coin
Series: Eagle Hammer Universe. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,390. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Military
Mercenary unit fights an insurgency and this book chronicles that
Streets of Destiny
Series: Tales of Baromir. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 29,800. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Famir goes on adventure with his ex-lover to find an amulet that gives more power to spells.
The Trials of Baromir
Series: Tales of Baromir. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 46,030. Language: English. Published: July 4, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
Baromir takes two weeks off from farming to adventure in Dormir City
Operation Outreach
Series: Eagle Hammer Universe, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 35,170. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Military
This is a book based on my Kindle Vella story of the same name. It features my Eagle Hammer universe (from 2-4 Cavalry Book 5: Eagle Hammer) and it is a "future" tale after so far, 2-4 Cavalry Book 15: A Pit of Vipers. Since I have some room with that I decided to publish this as a Kindle book in case you don't like that format. Some things are the same and so on.
2-4 Cavalry: Operation Crescent Moon
Series: 2-4 Cavalry, Book 14. Price: $3.50 USD. Words: 91,790. Language: English. Published: March 16, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Military
After their stint as mercenaries, the Troop is sent back to Friesland to help remove the holdouts left on the planet.
5th Kommando Book 2: Extraction for Sale
Series: 5th Kommando. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,170. Language: English. Published: January 29, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Military, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
In this short story Captain Mirabig rescues embassy staff from a rebel coup d' etat. Taking place after Book 1: A walk in the park this short story is a continuation of the 5th Kommando series. this follows Book 1: A Walk in the Park
2/4 Cavalry Book 13: Operation Arrow
Series: 2-4 Cavalry, Book 13. Price: $3.50 USD. Words: 99,890. Language: English. Published: November 27, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Military, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
Continuing after the events in Book 12: The Lost Planet, Operation Arrow highlights the unit's deployment as part of a mercenary unit designed to fill the coffers for the Dutch Protectorate. With this the unit delves deeper into the known human occupied planets and sees more than it bargains for as well as fighting the same fight or learning new things as they conduct missions
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