M. E. Johnson Author

🎉 Excited to share a stellar review of "Scars & Strife" from Tod Goldberg, New York Times bestselling author of the "Gangsterland" series! Tod, also the Director of the Masters of Fine Arts (low residency) program at the University of California, Riverside, is big stuff in the publishing world. It's truly an honor to receive such high praise from someone of his caliber. Thank you, Tod! #judge4vets #veterans #vet #ptsd #writingcommunity – at San Bernardino, CA

Should President Trump receive the Nobel Peace Prize? A) Yes B) No

Some are predicting Israel’s end. I truly doubt this. Iran has a typical Arab army that collapses when facing a professional military. Every Arab army facing Israel since 1948 has cut and run. This conflict is playing out the same way.

These are my new friends Vincent and Allie Walusimbi. Both work at at Glorious Academy in Musanze, Rwande. Vincent is from Uganda. Allie is from Bakersfield, California. Allie works teaching and giving meals to “at-risk” children in Musanze. Vincent does maintenance work at the achool. That’s their 2 year old son Judah. Most of the children at Glorious Academy looked about ages 4-7. The teachers receive up to $400 per month. I don’t claim to spend 7 days on the ground in a country with a history as complex as Rwanda’s and express any opinions. But I can speak to the dedication and commitment of people like the Walusimbis. They’re doing what God called them to do—educating children who wouldnt otherwise receive an education. The families of these kids make less than $100 per month. Many make less than $10 each month, equivalent to one fancy coffee at Starbucks. Mosaic International and my church, Cornerstone Community Church of Wildomar, sponsored this visit. #cornerstonewildomar #judge4vets #mosaicinternational

I had the privilege of speaking at Norco's Memorial Day celebration today. Norco’s Veterans Memorial is truly impressive. It was a pleasure to spend the day with a group of patriotic Americans. Norco inducted a new hero into their Veterans Memorial. I was honored to sit alongside District 1 Supervisor Karen Spiegel. In one photo, I am pictured with former Mayor Kevin Bash, who once visited our court to observe the assistance provided to two Norco veterans. Norco’s veteran's memorial is absolutely amazing. Today was a great day in Norco with a group of outstanding Americans. #norcoca #judge4vets

I had the privilege of speaking at Norco’s Memorial Day celebration today. Norco’s Veterans Memorial is truly impressive. It was a pleasure to spend the day with a group of patriotic Americans. I was honored to sit alongside District 1 Supervisor Karen Spiegel. I am also pictured with former Mayor Kevin Bash, who once visited our court to observe the assistance provided to two Norco veterans. Today was a great day in Norco with a group of outstanding Americans. #judge4vets #norco #norcoveteransmemorial

Have a great Memorial Day!

Happy Veterans Day! Airborne School June 1985 #judge4vets

Great event this Thursday in San Bernardino hosted by the Fifth District Supervisor, Joe BACA

This one-the “GREAT TWITTER EXIT”—is going around, again. I read this same nonsense back when Musk bought Twitter. Yet no one, including the people shrieking over the Change of ownership, left. They’re still posting on X, the platform of a man they claim to despise. It’s all empty posturing and hypocrisy. I see this “petition” as just another effort to stifle free speech. I agree there is a lot of phony info on X. But allowing the government to decide what is true, or allowing one political group to make that call, is worse than the current problem. I believe I will go post on X.

The same crowd mocking persons of Faith —Hollywood” and the Entertainment World- knew what these men were doing years before their arrests, but they stayed quiet. Diddy knows a lot. I certainly hope he doesn’t commit suicide in his one person cell before he tells all.

Yesterday at Timeless Pages bookstore (@timelesspages) in downtown Yucaipa selling my novel, “Scars & Strife.” Thanks to Christine Carrillo and her mom, Carol, I was able to promote my book outside their fabulous bookstore during the Yucaipa Autumnfest. Small, independently owned bookstores like theirs are tough to find nowadays. This is a great place to come in and browse. Plus, Christine, Carol and her Christine’s daughter Amanda are great people. Great day.

Join me this Monday at the Canyon Lake Library at 5:00 pm for a reading of my novel, "Scars & Strife." Rather than a traditional reading, I'll be sharing my motivations and inspirations behind the book. Having served 28 years in uniform and retiring as an Army Colonel in 2013, I've witnessed firsthand the impact of endless wars on our military. I hope to see you there to engage in a meaningful discussion. Even my wife Kim will be there for moral support! Looking forward to an insightful evening. - Mark #novelreading #author #veteranscourt #motivations – at Canyon Lake, CA

This will be a great event, held this Friday, September 20 at March ARB. Veterans will have a chance to link up with several agencies that can provide assistance, such a medical, dental, Courts, DMV. Please come on out. This is always a great day. I have been honored to serve as the Keynote Speaker. Please attend. – at Canyon Lake, CA

This will be a great event, held this Thursday, September 19. I have been honored to serve as the Keynote Speaker. Please attend this great event.