Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

January 20, 2017 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 53 Comments

Funny Friday

This week was interesting. I finished up the final edit on My GRL. Now on to formatting (yay). The formatting should be complete by this time next week. I had a super promotion on Our Justice. I ran two separate media events. The EReader News Today event was far and away the most successful. The BookGoodies event produced a few sales, but the ENT success was in the scale of ten to one sales over BookGoodies. I purposely left the price of Our Justice at $0.99 for both events so I could get an accurate comparison. The cost of the events was $40 for ENT and $25.00 for BookGoodies. Regarding efficiency, there is no question ENT is the most efficient. I will say BookGoodies did produce a bump in sales which other programs have not. I’m still in the dark about what works. I will keep trying, though. Today’s JohnKu talks about trying different things until you find the best solution. Have a great weekend.

Many options there,

Pick this one now then that one. . .

One will work someday.

Tags: author, books, fiction favorites, Friday, His Revenge, John W. Howell Author, JohnKu, My GRL, Our Justice, TGIF, thriller fiction

53 comments

Gwen Plano · January 20, 2017 - 4:13 am ·

I always enjoy the morning chuckle, JohnKu…and good advice. Hope you have a great weekend and are spared the pirate’s fate. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 8:26 am ·
  
  Arggg matey. I have grown older and wiser. So yes I have learned not to walk the plank. Thanks, Gwen. Enjoy the weekend.
  
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patriciaruthsusan · January 20, 2017 - 4:37 am ·

Congratulations on the success you’ve had, John. I love the picture. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 8:24 am ·
  
  I know right? I happen to like Johnny Depp a lot. (well…you now what I mean) 😀
  
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Charles Yallowitz · January 20, 2017 - 5:18 am ·

Good advice and congrats on the successful promos. Enjoy the weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 8:24 am ·
  
  Thanks, Charles. Yu as well. 🙂
  
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Jill Weatherholt · January 20, 2017 - 5:24 am ·

Never give up, right? Happy Friday, John!

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 8:23 am ·
  
  In a nut shell, Jill. Thank you. 😀 Have a lovely Friday as well. Pizza night woo woo.
  
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  1. Jill Weatherholt · January 20, 2017 - 10:06 am ·
    
    Pizza! Yum! 🙂
    
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  2. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 4:04 pm ·
    
    Yes. Red wine too! Double Yum
    
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  3. Jill Weatherholt · January 20, 2017 - 6:42 pm ·
    
    Excellent! Cheers!
    
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Cayman Thorn · January 20, 2017 - 7:24 am ·

You’re chugging right along Sheriff. 😀

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 8:21 am ·
  
  Thanks, Pilgrim. “Shakin’ the bushes boss.”
  
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Teagan Geneviene · January 20, 2017 - 7:24 am ·

Another great Johnku.
Thanks for including the feedback and pricing about the events, John. That’s valuable insight. Since I have zero time for marketing, in this my “grand experiment in indie” I’ve done extremely little that I have to purchase. But for $40…. maybe I’ll opt in for something like that… maybe when I have all three of Pip’s serials “book-ized.”
Have a fabulous Friday. Mega hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 8:21 am ·
  
  I think you would do well. Have a fantastic Friday, Teagan. Hugs
  
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John Fioravanti · January 20, 2017 - 7:36 am ·

Great picture this morning, John! Hope those sales continue!

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 8:20 am ·
  
  Usually fall off the cliff but thanks for the wish. 😀
  
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Steve Boseley · January 20, 2017 - 7:52 am ·

Thanks for sharing your findings regarding the promotion opportunities. I’ll have a look!

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 8:19 am ·
  
  I have found ENT to be far and away the best vehicle. Your book needs approval by their staff which usually entails 10 or more reviews at the four star level.
  
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Jan Hawke · January 20, 2017 - 8:50 am ·

Ahar! I like the cut o’ yer jib, Jolly John! 😀 Master Depp’s a lightweight in comparison! 😉

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 4:25 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Jan.
  
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Debbie · January 20, 2017 - 9:04 am ·

Book marketing sort of feels like throwing darts at a moving target, huh, John?! At any rate, thank you for testing these two avenues and letting us know how they’ve played out. Love your JohnKu this morning … and seeing Mr. Depp atop your post was a real treat! He makes such a fine pirate!

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 4:07 pm ·
  
  He is the best Pirate. Thanks Debbie. I liked the dart analogy. Perfect.
  
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Natalie Ducey · January 20, 2017 - 9:17 am ·

Thanks for sharing this with us, John! Happy Friday! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 4:06 pm ·
  
  You are welcome, Natalie. Happy weekend.:-)
  
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Almost Iowa · January 20, 2017 - 9:30 am ·

Marketing is always a mystery… Heck, I am having a hard enough time giving my writing away. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 4:05 pm ·
  
  I know right? it is a jungle.
  
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tpolen · January 20, 2017 - 9:31 am ·

Thanks for the info about the promo sites – always helpful. Happy Friday, John!

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 4:05 pm ·
  
  Happy Friday, Teri. By the time it is over (whenever that is) I will have tried everything. 🙂
  
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rijanjks · January 20, 2017 - 11:32 am ·

Interesting. Thanks for providing info on Both ENT and BookGoodies.

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 4:03 pm ·
  
  You are welcome. 🙂
  
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Mae Clair · January 20, 2017 - 11:49 am ·

Nice Johnku and thanks for sharing the info on your promos. I may need to look into doing something with ENT. Happy Friday, John!

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 4:01 pm ·
  
  They require at least ten reviews and a total of four stars.You would have no problem.
  
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Let's CUT the Crap! · January 20, 2017 - 2:53 pm ·

Wonderful news on your promos. Wish you many, many more.

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 3:49 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Tess.
  
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  1. Let's CUT the Crap! · January 21, 2017 - 11:41 am ·
    
    You are welcome, John.
    Not sure if you have anything I haven’t commented on today. My Post Comment button has vanished.
    
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The Hook · January 20, 2017 - 6:33 pm ·

I cannot articulate just how much I admire your literary abilities, John.
I doubt I’ll ever be able to do what you do, never mind half as well.
Carry on carrying on, my good friend.

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1. John W. Howell · January 20, 2017 - 7:19 pm ·
  
  Thank you , Hook. *blush*
  
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dalecooper57 · January 21, 2017 - 12:18 am ·

America tried
Sanity and dignity
Gave it up for Trump

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1. John W. Howell · January 21, 2017 - 8:17 am ·
  
  I have to appreciate the Haiku skill here. The real reason Trump was elected is the Congress totally failed in it’s duty to represent the citizens will. As a result the people wanted a change and that is all Trump ran on. He said he would change everything. I now fear we will be in a situation where the Congress will again fail in it’s duty to provide checks and balances. If Trump fails the next level will be for citizens to take the situation into their own hands. The world should pray that that does not happen. So in essence if Trump succeeds in changing things for the better all will be good.
  
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  1. dalecooper57 · January 21, 2017 - 8:19 am ·
    
    I wouldn’t hold your breath.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · January 21, 2017 - 10:50 am ·
    
    Won’t be a pretty picture.
    
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  3. dalecooper57 · January 21, 2017 - 10:51 am ·
    
    Already isn’t.
    
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  4. John W. Howell · January 21, 2017 - 11:07 am ·
    
    True. Just wait.
    
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guyportman · January 21, 2017 - 12:06 pm ·

Thanks for sharing your book promotion experience John. Pleased to hear it went well.

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1. John W. Howell · January 21, 2017 - 5:18 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Guy.
  
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circadianreflections · January 21, 2017 - 12:14 pm ·

🙂 I like that poster! Hope you’re having a good start to the week-end!

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1. John W. Howell · January 21, 2017 - 5:19 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah. i am for sure. 🙂
  
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aFrankAngle · January 21, 2017 - 5:11 pm ·

Cheers to continued success … and for Friday JohnKu-s being fresh and applicable on Saturdays.

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1. John W. Howell · January 21, 2017 - 5:18 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Frank
  
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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · January 22, 2017 - 11:03 pm ·

I do enjoy watching you succeed. Love the picture! Great Friday Johnku

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2017 - 8:06 am ·
  
  Thank you, Audrey. 🙂
  
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