Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell

 

 

TGIFAnother Friday is upon us. Unlike last week this one feels like it flew by.  I guess we can never explain from one week to the next why some are quick and some seem to drag.

This week was pretty productive. Gwen and I got the cover for The Contract finalized. There are a few little tweaks left but all in all, it is how we want it. We also received the last of the Beta reads and the suggestions were outstanding. So we are finished with the Beta phase and if our editor is reading, it will be your turn come the first of March. We are now in the process of blurb production and marketing plan development.

Today’s JohnKu talks about what it takes to publish a book. I hope you all have a nice weekend.

A Book by John W. Howell

Looks like just a book,

Behind the words agony…

Forgotten when launched.

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

68 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF”

  5. (after “launched” …. when it is time for a drink …. (and I know that is too many syllables) … Good luck the rest of the way … then have a drink and get your butt in gear for the next one!

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  12. Great to hear about your progress!

    And . . . . I want one of those Hennessy coolers! Actually two of them. One for work and one for home . . situated right next to my recliner.

    Oh, the ecstasy and the agony of your JohnKu . . . brilliant.

    Peace and Hennessy

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  13. Hmmm… my comment couldn’t be posted – trying again. Congrats on finishing up the Beta stage and book cover for The Contract, John & Gwen!

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  15. I’m excited to see the cover! Look forward to the finished product:) Yes, the agony is gone after the launch couldn’t have said it better!

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  17. There you go! It’s as I always suspected – getting a book out is like birthing a baby… Messy, painful and all the bad bits are forgotten as soon as you hold the little chap in your arms! 😉

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  19. Great haiku that I certainly appreciate. Another type of birth – launching a new book – in which the pain is forgotten once the baby/book is out there. In the meantime, a little of that ‘water’ dispenser may help. Happy Friday, and good luck!

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