LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - s4story -- Author and Creative Storyteller Stephen Eric Johnson has earned national recognition for his novel, The Man From Rock Bottom, receiving a 2026 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Book Award in the Adult Fiction: Sci Fi / Fantasy category.

The Man From Rock Bottom was honored as part of the annual FAPA President's Book Awards. The national competition recognizes excellence and creativity throughout the publishing industry and was open to books published between 2024 and 2026. Entries were evaluated by librarians, educators and publishing professionals.

The recognition represents another important step in Johnson's creative journey and brings additional attention to a novel built around his passion for imaginative storytelling. The Man From Rock Bottom gives Johnson an opportunity to bring his distinctive perspective to science fiction and fantasy while creating characters, settings and ideas designed to challenge the imagination of readers.

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Johnson's creativity, however, is not limited to the pages of one book.

As both a writer and an artist, Johnson uses imagination, visual creativity, personal observation and an unconventional perspective to fuel his words. His creative process moves between different forms of expression, allowing ideas developed through art, writing and everyday experiences to influence the stories he tells.

That voice can also be found through Johnson's daily blog, giving readers another way to experience the creative mind behind The Man From Rock Bottom and follow his work beyond the novel. The recognition helps connect the different pieces of Johnson's creative identity, celebrating the book while introducing new readers to an author and artist who continues to create, write and share his unique perspective on a regular basis.

The FAPA President's Book Awards recognize publishing excellence and creativity in areas including design, content and production. The organization serves authors, publishers, illustrators, editors, printers and other professionals involved in publishing while providing industry information, resources and professional development opportunities.

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About Stephen Eric Johnson

Stephen Eric Johnson is an award winning author whose work blends imagination, storytelling and an unconventional perspective on the world around him. He is the author of The Man From Rock Bottom (an award winning science fiction and fantasy novel), and regularly shares his creative voice through his weekly blog, exploring topics ranging from science fiction and technology to storytelling, culture and everyday observations.

For more information: www.amanfromrockbottom.com