Fans of the Johnny Normal book series can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Hans Shmidheiser, the author of the critically-acclaimed series, has recently announced a March 14, 2015 release date for Johnny Normal: Upper Ender, the long-awaited sequel to one of the most enthralling and encapsulating fiction series in recent memory.

Hans Shmidheiser has been hard at work on the new novel for much of the past year, and promises to provide his fans an even higher level of drama, suspense and comedy than they had ever thought possible. Upper Ender follows the continuing adventures of both Johnny Normal and his unforgettable team of cohorts as they come face to face with an entirely new opponent/problem: time travel. Shmidheiser’s latest addition provides the reader an interesting take on not only the world of theoretical physics, but also the ideas of class warfare and, in true Shmidheiser style, the underlying absurdity of hipster-sponsored wine and cheese parties.

Hans Shmidheiser is known for his defiance of conventional literature, as well as for his unique take on contemporary mores and commonly-held notions of right and wrong. The Johnny Normal book series has achieved considerable success not only in certain segments of the United States, but also in several countries in Europe and the Pacific Rim, and continues to earn praise from both critics and authors throughout the professional literature community.

Though he now enjoys success as a professional author, Hans Shmidheiser has long been known for his work as a newspaper journalist, having compiled a considerable portfolio of feature-length stories, articles and commentaries on international conflicts, events and personalities that have garnered him high praise from some of the profession’s most esteemed institutions. Never afraid to put his life, his livelihood or his reputation at risk for the good of the story, Shmidheiser has served as considerable inspiration and influence to many seeking to cut their teeth as professional journalists.

Hans Shmidheiser is also well-known for his continued contributions to the local community, having sponsored and created numerous writing workshops for disadvantaged youth over the past several years. A longtime resident of the New Orleans community, he has always striven to make a positive difference for those in need, and to promote literacy, creativity and opportunity for New Orleans youth seeking a way out of often debilitating poverty.