I’M BACK !!!!

Hello, Everyone! Long time no see. So what did I miss?? Is the economy back on track yet? Hmmm!!!

Anyhow, I’m sad to say that I haven’t been maintaining this site as much as I would like to. Due to unavoidable circumstances my blogs were all ‘derailed’ somewhere in cyberspace.......

My focus lately has shifted to my ‘Wireless’ novel series, and that my blog was sitting here idle.

Since my last entry in last June and being offline for several months I have received numerous emails from readers and authors who wondered if I dropped of the face of the planet or... if I had given up on my commitment to my readers.

Well... It is always good to be missed! Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement, and for taking such an interest. Knowing that what I do matters to someone else is important to me.

A lot of things took place when I was offline. Now... I still got tons of emails to read and comments to moderate and I have not even started.

Well... at the risk of sounding cliché the business of life sometimes interferes with the pursuit of living! But I’m back now. Truthfully, I get a jolt from being a conduit for authors’ to express themselves through media more freely and unfiltered than a critic might be able to do. I’d like to give my authors the opportunity to connect more directly to their audience which makes a difference.

Hopefully this approach offers a different and maybe fresher perspective. I sincerely hope that my recent sabbatical has not disrupted that evolving process. I truly want my readers to know that I do value their participation, and that I eager to reestablishing contact.

At the end of the day the reader wants to know more about the person being interviewed, and less about a critic’s opinion. These days everyone thinks he’s a critic with something to say…

To all of you, who have been engaged in the process -- thank you. It has been a pleasure to have exchanged ideas with you. You have been a great source of inspiration.

My sabbatical has given me newfound enthusiasm and commitment for broadcasting your creative accomplishments and insights. Going forward I am determined to see Up Close & Personal, Totally YA and A View From The Top continue to evolve. I like to think that it serves our community of authors and readers in a unique way

I’d like to announce that new interviews, blog updates and website updated materials and whatnot will be posted here starting November 1st, 2009.

I truly want my readers to know that I do value their participation. Please check back often for the latest news!

Wireless in the Fabric of Time (Series) SOUNDTRACK

NEW UPDATE: ENTER TO WIN THE NEW WIRELESS “Life Doesn’t Rewind across the Universe” holiday contest. WIN this 3rd Generation 64 GB iPod Touch

The power of the Internet meets the brilliance of multi-touch. It is a
3.5-inch screen… you’ll find the viewing experience amazing. It is a great pocket computer to surf the web, email, manage your calendars, organize contacts, and you can use for your social networking sites such as Facebooks and Twitter.

On Tuesday, December 4th, 2009, we will randomly select Twelve (12) winners of the E. I. Johnson prize package. This will include signed copies of each of the first three books in the ‘Wireless series'

Cool Prizes for first, second, & third place categories will be posted Tuesday, Decmeber 15th, 2009. You will not be disappointed so come and CHECK MY WEBSITE and click the iPod on my time travel desk to enter the contest.
PREVIOUS WINNERS ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE NEW HOLIDAY CONTEST.

BACK TO SCHOOL ALREADY?

Summer vacations coming to an end for everyone. From New England to Florida back-to-school time is near. Each year, some children dread going back to school, others eagerly anticipate catching up with their old friends, making new ones and settling into their new daily routine.

Fall is such an exciting time for everyone and make sure that you encourage all those little ones and cheer for them.

HAPPY 2009 / 2010 SCHOOL YEAR!!!!!!!!!!


PSSST....
Check out my updated website at http://www.eijohnson.com/ and click the “blue book” on top of my time travel desk. You’ll find the latest infos and explore all the different icons.

Remembering Bestselling Author, Tim Russert of “Meet the Press”

Award-winning journalist, best selling author, political analyst, great father, a loving son and is the Sunday morning influential host of NBC’s Meet the Press, a Washington bureau chief, and also the senior vice president of NBC News Tim Russert, has passed away.

Tim Russert was a household name in American political discourse communities. He was noted for his presidential elections coverage, and his presentation on the NBC Nightly News during the 2008 U.S. presidential election until his sudden death after he collapsed on the job last Friday, June 13th at the Washington bureau of NBC News .

He was not just a frequent correspondent and guest on NBC’s The Today show and Hardball with MSNBC, Chris Matthews, but he was also the best-selling author of two books, both of which reached number one on the New York Times' list.

His first publication, "Big Russ and Me: Lessons in Life," was inspired by his beloved father, who Tim Russert described as a hard-working, blue collar, South Buffalo resident.

“Big Russ and Me” was such a great success that he followed it up with another number one best-seller entitled “Wisdom of Our Fathers.” His second publication was comprised of many of the letters readers sent to him in response to the first book.

His show, “Meet the Press” had become a source of prestige for NBC as the premier place for newsmakers and political candidates to make their case to the nation. It also provided financial value for the network, generating tens of millions in profit every year. “Meet the Press,” is the top-rated, longest running public affairs program on television, and is viewed by millions of people every Sunday.

Tim Russert was the only moderator/interviewer who could torch the best and brightest minds our nation had to offer yet never lose his charm and civility. He grilled anybody that came on “Meet the Press”, but was never rude. He could not be touched in terms of objectivity, tenacity and fairness. He was very good at what he did and who could not find his tough but fair Irish middle-class attitude anything but likable.

President’s, governors, senators, generals, social activists and other influential reporters would gladly sit across from him knowing they may end up limping out of the studio with their tales between their legs, but they’d be better for it.

Americans have lost the voice of their most fair-minded political thinker in the midst of the most critical election season since World War II. Tim Russert was described by others as an institution in both news and politics for more than two decades. He was not just the one of the best television journalists, but arguably the best political journalist of the 20th and 21st centuries.

To buy Tim Russert best-selling books, please visit:
http://www.amazon.com

UPCOMING BOOK PREVIEW: Goodbye Bling-Bling, Hel--loo, Jailbird

Goodbye Bling-Bling, Hel--loo, Jailbird! This will be my first attempt at non-fiction. The plot is based on true story, and is a classic tale of one man’s lust for the American dream and his temptations to take short cuts to fortune, fame and his willingness to risk freedom to get it, came as easy as the next line of coke!

Available in bookstores: September 2008

SUMMER CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: 'LIFE DOESN'T REWIND ACROSS THE UNIVERSE'

NEW UPDATE: ENTER TO WIN THE NEW 'LIFE DOESN'T REWIND ACROSS THE UNIVERSE CONTEST'

On Tuesday, July 1st, 2008, we will randomly select Twelve (12) winners of the E. I. Johnson prize package. This will include signed copies of each of the first two books in the ‘Wireless trilogy'

COOL PRIZES FOR FIRST, SECOND & THIRD PLACE CATEGORIES WILL BE POSTED TUESDAY, JULY 15TH. YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED SO COME AND CHECK MY WEBSITE & BLOG SITES FOR FURTHER DETAILS. PREVIOUS WINNERS ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE NEW CONTEST.