Rave Reviews Book Club Book & Blog Party #RRBC

Block Party

Welcome to my post which is coming to you from Post Aransas Texas and is only one of the 65+ posts on this year’s Rave Reviews Book Club Book & Blog Party. You can go here to see the complete lineup.

Today if you will leave a comment on this post you will be eligible to win:

A Ten Dollar Gift Card from Amazon

There will be one gift card given away, but you need to comment to be entered in the drawing. The winner will be announced tomorrow.

I would like to give you a little information about my Books.

The first book in the John J. Cannon Trilogy is My GRL

My GRL

Blurb: John J. Cannon successful San Francisco lawyer takes a leave of absence from the firm and buys a boat he names My GRL. He is unaware that his newly purchased boat had already been targeted by a terrorist group. John’s first inkling of a problem is when he wakes up in the hospital where he learns he was found unconscious next to the dead body of the attractive young woman who sold him the boat in the first place. John now stands between the terrorists and the success of their mission.

 

Amazon Link. 

The Second book is titled His Revenge 

His Revenge front final

Blurb: America loves John Cannon, its newest hero, and the President wants to present him with the highest civilian medal for bravery for saving the Annapolis midshipman from a terrorist plot to destroy them. While in Washington for the award ceremony, John unwillingly becomes an accomplice in another plan by the same group to attack the credibility of the US President and the stability of the worldwide oil market. There is no way out as John either becomes a traitor to America or causes thousands of innocent people to die if he refuses.

Amazon Link

Coming in September is the third book in the Trilogy, Our Justice

Our Justice

Blurb: The terrorist leader and financier Matt Jacobs has figured out a plan to eliminate the President. He is relying on John Cannon’s stature as a hero to help him carry it off. John finds himself walking the fine line of pretending to help Matt while trying to figure out a countermeasure to the plan. The third book in the John J. Cannon Trilogy brings together two strong wills for a showdown. The question to be answered is who will feel the satisfaction that the achievement of justice delivers? John, Matt or neither.

152 comments

  1. Amber Jerome's avatar

    Cool book lineup. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for stopping by, Amber. 🙂

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  2. D.L. Finn's avatar
    D.L. Finn · ·

    Hi,
    I read My GRL recently and really enjoyed it! I plan on reading the second one soon. Great post.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much. I enjoyed hearing you liked the book. 🙂

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  3. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Congrats, John. Looks like you are in great company there.
    Also kudos on this post — it’s a good looking promo.
    You don’t need to enter me in your give away, but I’m going to share in a couple of places and then head to the office. Have a terrific Tuesday. Mega hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      The office. Here is a strength pill to take with you. Tremendous Tuesday to you.

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      1. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

        Ha! Yep, I needed that. Gulping the strength pill with my morning break yogurt. Now back to Mordor. 😉

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Be careful around bosses now that you have the pill. They don’t necessarily like strong subordinates. 😀

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  4. Mae Clair's avatar

    HI, John! I’m an early bird this morning. Nice post to kick-off today’s blog party. You’re trailers are very stylish and polished. I’ve already read My GRL and need to catch up with His Revenge before book 3 releases. Congrats on all you’ve accomplished and have a wonderful party day!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mae Claire. You are the best!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Charles.

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      1. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

        You’re welcome. 🙂

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  5. Lucinda E Clarke's avatar

    They all sound really intriguing.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Lucinda. 🙂

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  6. roughwighting's avatar

    I’ve just bought the paperback from my guy, John. He loves the kind of thriller/suspense series that you are promoting here. Congrats to you for writing, publishing, and working on the third!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you. It has been a fun journey. 🙂

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  7. roughwighting's avatar

    “for my guy, from ME” I meant to say. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I got it. Thanks 😀

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  8. Suzanne Burke's avatar

    I’m delighted to be here, I’ve been reading your posts on twitter for a while now, and am anxious to read your work. Will be doing so very soon. It’s a genre I love to read, and write. Fabulous presentation, congratulations. Have a great day.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Suzanne. I would love to have you as a regular reader. 🙂

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  9. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Reblogged this on Entertaining Stories and commented:
    To remind everyone, the blog part is still going on. Today is John’s turn, and there are prizes at every stop. All you have to do to get in the contest is leave John a comment. I’ve read a couple of his books and they are wonderful.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much for the re-blog, Craig. 🙂

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  10. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Great post John. Hope you tear it up today.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yeah, me too. 🙂

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  11. yvettemcalleiro's avatar

    Wow! Your poor character! lol! Guess he got more than he bargained for. Your books sound very suspenseful and thrilling, and your trailer is awesome! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Yvette. 🙂

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  12. Michelle Abbott's avatar

    Nice post, John! Your books sound thrilling. Have a great day at the party!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Michelle. 🙂

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  13. Jan Hawke's avatar

    If you haven’t discovered ‘ordinary Joe’ hero John Cannon yet, I URGE you to do so! 😀 John H knows that I’m not a natural thriller fan, but I do love his series and it’s mostly to do with the first person, self-deprecating style and the coffee and sartorial fixation of Mr. Cannon – he’s a wonderfully inviting character. I have an ARC of Our Justice waiting for me to gobble up while I’m on vacation next week – I can’t wait to find out the last instalment of this exciting series 🙂

    John – I found the margaritas! Have a fantastic party today! 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jan. I hope I can get the link posted 🙂

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      1. Jan Hawke's avatar

        It’s all working OK now – glad they got it fixed! 😉

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  14. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    This is great, John! I love the trailer…you’re so tech savvy. 🙂 Congratulations!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Me? Tech savvy? Aw shucks. Thanks, Jill.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          See the wonder to technology. Your (ahem you know what) never existed.

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      1. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

        Can you use your skills to correct my typo? 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Done. Go look! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Don. 🙂

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      1. Don Massenzio's avatar

        You’re welcome, John

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  15. Staci Troilo's avatar

    These are gripping descriptions for your novels. Really captures the reader’s attention. Thanks for sharing your work, and have a wonderful party!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Staci. It was a pleasure to have you visit. 🙂

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  16. RaveReviewsbyNJ's avatar

    Awesome-tastic, John H.! Thanks for inviting us all over. I haven’t met John Can yet…I will very soon, but thanks for the intro.!!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the visit, Nonnie.:-)

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  17. Rebecca Carter's avatar

    The books sound exciting, along the lines of the former TV series “24.”

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I never saw the series. I hope my books aren’t too close.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you , Kim 🙂

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  18. Teri Polen's avatar

    Just finished Our Justice. Enjoy the party!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I hope you liked it. 🙂 Thanks Teri.

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      1. Teri Polen's avatar

        Loved it – appropriate ending, I thought.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Oh be still my heart. The ending was my most troubling part. I’m so glad.

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  19. kimwrtr's avatar

    Great promo, John. Exiting books, John. I have HIS REVENGE on my Kindle and TBR. I love your cover for book 3, too.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Kim. I hope you enjoy His Revenge. 🙂

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  20. Mary L. Schmidt aka S. Jackson's avatar

    Love how you have set up your blog and this post for the RRBC Blog Train. I loved reading My Grl and I hope to fit in the next books as soon as I can.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mary. Good to have you stop by.:-)

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  21. Shirley Harris-Slaughter's avatar
    Shirley Harris-Slaughter · ·

    John I read both your books and was captivated by the non-stop action and mystery. I was on the edge of my seat. Congratulations on your work.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Shirley. You are terrific.

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  22. Lincoln Cole's avatar

    Super cool stuff! I’m looking forward to reading some of your books and checking out My GRL. it looks really cool and your book trailers rock!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Lincoln. So nice of you to stop. 🙂

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  23. GP's avatar

    My favorite teaser is that about My GRL. Best wishes with your sales on all three.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, GP.:-)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the link. 🙂

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  24. mikelynes's avatar
    mikelynes · ·

    Hi John – I really like that picture on the header of your blog – did you take it? Thank you again for all you do for us RRBC members – we appreciate it greatly. Good luck with your novels and have a great Back to School Blog Day! – MDL

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Michael. Yes, I did take that picture. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂

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  25. Maretha at Fauna Park Tales's avatar

    Thanks so much for such a polished blog. I think you have two great thrillers out and I’m definitely going to read them in the foreseeable future. I hope jou have a very successful blog tour today.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much for stopping and the nice words. 🙂

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  26. redbirdsandrabbits's avatar

    I love checking out everyone else’s book covers and blurbs…your covers are awesome! Do you do them yourself, or do you have a designer? Happy blog touring! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you. I have a designer. The last two were done by the same person. I did that on purpose since I wanted them to have a similar look. Thanks for the visit. 🙂

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  27. Brent Griffiths's avatar

    I love your covers and blurbs. I’ll be adding My GRL to my TBR list. Needless to say my TBR is growing by the day during this fantastic Blog Party.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. TBR is a problem we all have. Thanks for stopping, Brent.

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  28. John Fioravanti's avatar

    Mr. John, I have read and reviewed both of these books and loved every minute reading! I hope you sell tons of copies today… and I can’t wait for “His Revenge”!!!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, John. 🙂

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  29. joannwentzel's avatar

    Thanks for the great post and interesting book series. Hope to read soon.We do all have the same issue, we want to purchase and read everything. It is a challenge.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is the curse of the writing community. Thanks, Joann for the visit. 😉

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    2. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is the curse of the writing community. Thanks Joann for the visit and nice words. 🙂

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  30. lindacovella's avatar

    You’re books look exciting. Thanks for your post!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks for stopping, Linda. 🙂

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  31. Ron Yates's avatar

    Reading Book 3 (Our Justice) now. Great story, great characters. great writer!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Wow. Thank you, Ron. Talk to you on Thursday.

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  32. D.E.Howard's avatar

    Great post – with a new book due to come out I really need to get the first ones read 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Aw, take your time. I’ll be here for a while. :-). Thanks for the visit.

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  33. Joe Stephens's avatar
    Joe Stephens · ·

    These sound like they’re just up my alley–thanks for sharing with us!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Joe. Enjoyed your comments.:-)

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  34. Rob Kimbrell (@VAauthor)'s avatar

    Hi John, great to know about you now. I like the subject matter and premise of your books. Been awhile, my mind could use good thriller reads. I’ll get to you soon as I can. Thanks for a great stop!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks Rob. So nice to have you visit. 🙂

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  35. Beem Weeks's avatar

    Great book trailers, John! They possess an excitement that lures readers to the books they promote. Best wishes today on your Block Party!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Beem. Nice to have you stop by.

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  36. tlclark's avatar

    excellent post and trailers… 😛 happy wordage

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Love that “happy wordage” statement. I may steal it. Thanks for the visit, Tracey. 😊

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  37. Hugh W. Roberts's avatar

    Great line up John. The very best of luck with the book blog party.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much, Hugh. Nice to see you today. 😀

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  38. Karen Ingalls's avatar

    Your books sound exciting and a time of just good reading. Your book trailers are great and I will now definitely buy both your books (I have intended to for a long time, but…). Thank you for the party today, it has been fun.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Karen. It was so nice having you visit. Such nice words too!😊

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  39. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen Plano · ·

    Great post, John! The Trailers are quite effective. As you know, I loved HIS REVENGE, and GRL awaits on my Kindle. Congratulations on OUR JUSTICE – certainly a very timely topic. Have fun today!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks,Gwen. So nice of you to visit. 😊

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    carmens007 · ·

    Great visuals for the books, catching the eye and interest. Best of luck with your writing and great sales!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, so much. 😀

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  41. P. H. Solomon's avatar

    I’ve heard such great things about these so I’ve got to make time to read them! Have a great day on the party tour today, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks PH. Nice to have you visit. 😀

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  42. Neil O'Donnell's avatar
    Neil O'Donnell · ·

    The book sounds amazing

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Neil. Nice to have you visit.

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  43. Wendy Scott's avatar

    Hi John,
    You have an established writer’s brand with themed book covers and titles – makes you stand out from the crowd. Your blurbs are enticing – best wishes for your book and blog party.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Wendy. Such nice words 😀 Thanks for the visit.

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  44. sjfranciswriter's avatar

    Wow! Awesome books here, John. Terrorism. Revenge. Added to my TBR list. Enjoyed the simple, vivid trailer. Keep writing! Cheers! S.J. Francis

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you S.J. So nice to have a visit from you. 😀

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  45. Natalie Ducey's avatar

    John, I love the trailers. I have both books on my TBR list, and they are moving up! Congrats on your upcoming release. That’s such an exciting time for sure. Another to add to my list! Hope you’re having a great party today. I’m having a blast! Cheers. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Natalie.Glad you had a good time. Me too.

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  46. jinlobify's avatar

    John, just so you know, I am not late stopping at your party. I checked several times in the morning for the door to open, then I became busy. Now, this place is so teeming I can’t even find a standing space. Good for you though. 😀 A great party going on here! No need to tell you to have fun, because, I can see you are having tons of it. 😀 Congrats!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Joy. I’m so glad you came back. Thanks for that. 🙂

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