Lovely Friday. Eight hours until the weekend. (or at least weekend eve) How was your week? Mine was pretty tame. I’m still hitting 1000 words a day which is a good thing. Also, I have a beta read which needs daily attention if I’m going to make the deadline.
My editor has begun work on the next book, so that is a good thing. Still shooting for September.
I tweaked my Amazon Marketing Service ad with a different blurb. I only want to change one thing at a time. I kept the keywords constant, so we’ll see how it goes.
This week’s JohnKu talks about what is important to an author. I hope you have a wonderful week.
Author Satisfaction by John W. Howell © 2017
Some say it’s to write,
Others insist book sales rule . . .
Only the heart knows.
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Wise words, John. Have a great weekend. The cat on the right above looks like it was just given a sudsy bath and hated it. I’m glad I’m not the owner. Its face says, “Revenge”. 😀 — Suzanne
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Ha ha ha Thanks, Suzanne. 😀
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A matter of the heart – so true. And like Suzanne, I’m glad I’m not the owner of the kitten on the right. 🙂
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Ha haha. The poor thing needs an owner like you. 😀
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I can so relate to that second picture. Might be me for most of the weekend this time.
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😀
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That poor kitty on the right sure is a MONDAY cat!!
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Ha ha ha. It speaks for all of us. Thanks, GP. 😀
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I’m with Charles…so ready for the weekend. Glad your week was good, John.
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Thanks, Jill. 🙂
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Hectic week, can’t believe how busy! Still at college 9pm yesterday and just waiting for a lift to Chester for a concert, hoping it only takes a four hour drive.
Hope you have a great weekend.
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My goodness. Good thing you are young.
😀
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Have a great weekend, John – I’m feeling ‘fluffy’ too! 😀
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You as well, Jan. 🙂
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The heart wants what the hearts wants, John… Whatever that means.
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Ha ha ha. Whatever that means. 😀 Thanks, Hook.
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Congrats, John, it looks like your productivity levels are great!
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Seems at the right level.
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Let us know how those Amazon tweaks go. I think a lot of people would be interested in that.
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Will do.
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GOOD for you, John … and inspiring for me! That poor kitty on the right is a mess. He looks mad enough to scratch somebody’s eyes out! Love the JohnKu, and it’s so true. Probably most of us hope for a blend of the two options!
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A blend would be a good thing. Thank, Debbie.
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Love the meme, and that’s a great JohnKu.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
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You as well, Mae. 🙂
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Love the cat pics – a very apt portrayal. Happy Friday, John!
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You as well, Teri.
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Apt JohnKu. It sounds like you are getting everything done that you need to. You reminded me that I need a new blurb for one of my books.
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Thanks, Guy. Have a great weekend
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Glad you had a great week John! Very productive. It’s nice when you are on a constant path forward. Slow and steady. That picture is hilarious!!! So true! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Ipuna. Happy weekend to you.
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A very true Johnku. TGIF, happy Cinco de Mayo, and mega hugs!
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Happy Cinco deMayo, Teagan. Big hug back.
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Oh, the Monday cat is so me!!!! Love the photos and the johnku. It’s perfect!
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Thanks, Marie. 😀
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Those darned beta reads take time. They sure help though.
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Always fun.
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Cute cat and great haiku, John
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Thank you, Audrey
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🙂
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Hi John – I am just beginning the first heavy go through of my book, based on critiquers comments, and sending it out to my beta readers a chapter at a time so they don’t get overwhelmed. I feel your angst. For me, it’s all about the writing. I like to surprise, awe and thrill my critique groups – not really! I’m happy if they enjoyed it. Have a great weekend and much luck with this part of the process.
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Thanks, Noelle. Best wishes.
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ROFL!! That image is hilarious. Hope your week-end was awesome.
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Thank you, Deborah.
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Give me some quiet
With no distractions at all
And I’ll write all day
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