Thank You is as Thank You Does

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Wednesday on this blog is usually a day to celebrate hump day with a story. Today will be a little different. Today I want to thank all of you who follow this blog and please allow me to be a little humble and grateful.

I started my blog a year ago with the idea of having an outlet to express my love for fiction. I began the posts by highlighting books and authors I admire. It soon became apparent by the roar of the crickets, recounting things already well-known had limited appeal. I decided to change the direction and began to put more of myself into the words. The title of the blog is still Fiction Favorites, but you have given me the latitude to take that theme to wherever it goes and I thank you.

You have also put up with my title convention which was developed in honor of the story Forest Gump where everything is possible and everything predictable according to the laws of nature. I know by some comments you have wondered what the hell the title thing is all about. Now you know.

WordPress wanted me to know that I have over five-hundred followers. I want you to know I appreciate each and every one of you. I wish I could comment more frequently, but know I do read your posts quite often.

So I hear the music welling up in the background which means it is time to get off this soapbox and get back to work. Thanks again. Have a great rest of the week.

41 comments

  1. Mohamed's avatar

    Congrats John, you deserve even more.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you. Not sure about deserve, but thank you.

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  2. Dean's avatar

    Congrats John! What a great achievement!!!

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  3. Dina's avatar

    Wonderful, rewarding news, John! Congratulations, keep up the good work! Enjoy the rest of this week.
    Love, Dina

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  4. Linda G. Hill's avatar

    Congratulations, John. πŸ˜€ And thanks for the explanation! πŸ™‚

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  5. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Congrats and I hope your blog keeps growing.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much.

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  6. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    Congratulations, John! I’m glad your “Fiction Favorites” now include your own writing πŸ™‚

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  7. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    Cheers to your milestone!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you. Cheers

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      1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

        Hey … a holiday bash at my place on Saturday … stop by as I believe there will be something with your name on it. I welcome your readers as well.

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  8. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar

    Couldn’t have come at a better time, way to come through Santa. Congratulations! I am a fan, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I am happy you are a fan. Thank you

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  9. KokkieH's avatar

    Congratulations on so many followers. That’s an impressive number. Here’s to many more.

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  10. Bruce Goodman's avatar
    Bruce Goodman · ·

    Well done! And I hope to keep on enjoying your blog!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I hope so as well. Thank you.

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  11. Kevin Brennan's avatar

    Woo hoo!🍸

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  12. Phillip McCollum's avatar

    Nice work, John. Glad to have you expressing yourself here. At least you know we can never throw you out for lewd behavior. In fact, it’s probably encouraged around these here blog parts.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      thank you Phil. Lewd is as Lewd Does.

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  13. S.K. Nicholls's avatar

    Awesome! Congratulations! I always look forward to your posts. You and Marie always make my Mondays:) Delighted to know you πŸ™‚

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Susan. Glad to know you as well

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  14. robbinsrealm's avatar

    Congratulations!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for being a part.

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  15. Beth Drew's avatar
    Beth Drew · ·

    Great post, man. –your loyal follower.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you my most loyal fan. πŸ™‚

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  16. Andra Watkins's avatar

    Huge congratulations, John. Just in time for Christmas. Very well deserved.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for help in making it happen.

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  17. jorobinson176's avatar

    Congratulations John! I love reading all you have to say. πŸ™‚

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You are too kind, but I love it. Thank you.

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  18. The Hook's avatar

    Don’t kid yourself, John: You earned every follower. Well done!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      And happy you are here.

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  19. Katie Cross's avatar

    I think those 500 followers are well deserved πŸ™‚

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You are so sweet. Thanks for that.

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