It is Friday again and we are about eight hours until Saturday Eve. It has been a busy week for me. Launched Circumstances of Childhood on Sunday and have been thanking all the wonderful folks who have been posting the news. I have received four five-star reviews so far and I have to say my nerves have calmed a bit. As I stated in the introductory material , this book was a result of letting go and writing a story that I wanted to tell. So far so good. I’m in the Family Life genre and did not expect to reach the top 100. I have not been disappointed in that arena. I don’t know why I keep placing my books in the busy genres. I guess a top 100 rating would give me a heart attack.
I hope you week went well and wish you a wonderful weekend. Today’s John Ku talks about expectation. I hope you like it.
Expectation by John W. Howell © 2107
A foundation built,
To evaluate progress. . .
Keep the scale in check.
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Congratulations, John! A successful week indeed! Happy Friday!
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Thank you, Jill. Hope your day is the best.
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Congrats on the reviews. Honestly, the Top 100 lists are a mess. I wouldn’t worry about getting on them or not. Reviews are sweeter anyway since those last longer.
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Thank you, Charles. Encouraging words.
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Glad to help. Enjoy the weekend.
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A great haiku for us authors, for sure! I find that I set my expectations low as far as Amazon ratings, but my sights high that my books will entertain my readers and give them a few days of thoughtful mystery, fun, and hope. That’s a high expectation, right there! 🙂 Huge congrats on the reviews…
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Thanks, Pamela. I’m with you. I was saying to my wife yesterday, “As long as what I produce is the best I can make it, I’m satisfied.” She of course, replied, “A million seller wouldn’t hurt.” 😀
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Haha. She sounds like my guy. God help ’em, they support us in our writing passion. xo
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Congratulations on the great reviews, John, The meme was fun. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you, Suzanne. 🙂
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Congratulations on the wonderful reviews.
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Thank you, Michelle. heartwarming for sure.
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Congrats, John, I hope that ball continues to roll!
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Me too.
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Here’s to a fantastic weekend. Happy for tou, John!!
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Happy for tu as well
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Stinker!
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*you
(My thumbs let me down, again.)
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🙂
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Nice meme, thought you’d never ask. This is a good reminder for me to post my review. I’ll try to dig it out. I wrote it long ago and just need to copy and paste.
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Thanks, Craig.
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Congrats on a great week, John. That’s awesome about the reviews too. I know there will be many more to come.
Happy Friday!
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Thank you, Mae.
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Nice one, John. Glad to hear CoC is going well! ❤
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Thanks, Jan. I like CoC. Thanks for that too.
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Congrats on the great reviews and on your new book! I’m new to your blog, so I’ll peruse around a bit. Happy Friday, too!
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Thank you Lauren. Please make your self at home. Here have a cookie and some tea. The “about” section describes what goes on around here. Nice to have you visit.
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I’ll help myself, John, and thank you. I’m working now, but will resume later to follow you too! Have a great day! 😊
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Sounds as if you’ve had a most productive week. Time of kick up the heels and enjoy the weekend!
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One could hope.
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A toast to good reviews! …. Enjoy your weekend.
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Thanks, Frank.
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Another excellent Johnku. Four 5 star reviews is a good start. It appears that most genres are ‘busy’ these days.
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Congrats on your great reviews. I will be reading soon! I love the idea of it being Saturday Eve…although not as fond of Monday Eve…have a great weekend.
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Thanks, DL. Saturday eve makes it sound special. Ugh on Monday eve. In college I used to start sweating on Sunday night. Always behind in the homework.
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Congrats on all of the review so far, John. Your meme has it right… I know I’ll be enjoying some margaritas tomorrow. Have a great weekend.
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Thank you, Phillip.
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Hi John! Congratulations on the four five-star reviews and for reaching the top 100 in the Family Life genre! You’ve had quite a week! I’m happy for you. You certainly deserve it. I really like your “John Ku”, it’s very true––I get it. Wishing you continued success. ❤
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Oops. I said I didn’t make the top 100. Sorry for the confusion. 😀 I like your way better.
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That’s okay. You may get there. You never know. Anyway, you’re doing great, my friend. ❤
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Thanks, Vashti. 😀
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Congratulations, John!! Well-done. I look forward to reading the story.
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Thank you, Jan.
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I’m late, John, but hope you had a great weekend!
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You are never late. Just delayed.
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Thank you for the link, Traci.
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