I’m glad to see Friday come around. We had a cold and rainy week. I know the rain is needed but I certainly missed the sun this week. We are expecting another cold front this weekend so I think the cycle one day sun, six days cloudy will continue. For an area that has over 325 days of sunshine a year, this is unusual.
One nice thing this week. Gwen and I decided (Well, we think we have decided) on the cover for our collaboration, The Contract. Here is a peek at the design as it stood last week. We asked for a few little adjustments so this is not the final but will give you an idea. We hope you like it.

Today’s JohnKu talks about collaboration. I hope you all have a super weekend.
Collaboration by John W. Howell
Working together,
Takes a give and take approach . . .
The end is worth it.
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.
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Great cover. Orange is my favorite color, so you’re definitely appealing to me with this one.
Happy Friday!
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Orange is a great color. Thanks, Staci.
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The cover looks great! Congratulations to you and Gwen. Boy, am I ready for the weekend…it’s been a tough week. Happy Friday!
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Aw. Not far now. Hope you have a good one, Jill.
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Awesome cover. Enjoy your weekend.
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Thank you, Charles.
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It looks terrific, John.
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What a great JohnKu! The end is definitely worth it. Thank you, John. 🙂
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Thank you, Gwen. 😀
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I like the cover. I’m so glad you could make the collaboration work. Not everybody can.
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I know. Gwen is a saint.
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That’s a great-looking cover, John. Have a grand weekend. 🙂 — Suzanne
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You as well, Suzanne. Thank you. 🙂
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I really like that cover, and it reflects the content well.
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Thank you, Craig. That is good to know.
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looks cool! I like the cover :))
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Thank you, Ray. :-D. I appreciate your comment.
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Love the cover, John & Gwen! Looking forward to the book!
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Thank you, John
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An eye-catching cover, John and Gwen; I know it will be an interesting read. Good that you two found the collaboration process so fulfilling; sometimes that can be a challenge.
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We tried to build in safeguards to prevent one or the other from becoming frustrated.
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Thanks for the cover reveal! I like it!!
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I’m so glad. Thank you , Jan
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I like it. The beach in deep sunset with the shadows of the couple and helicopter….nice:) The Johnku was very fitting and I’m glad you guys worked together for this book!
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Thank you, Denise. We had a super time.
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Love the cover! Think it fits the story – especially one specific scene.
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Thank you, Teri. We thought so too.
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Looking good, John! Congrats to you both.
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Thank you, Phillip
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Fab-U-lous!!! 😀 Here’s to a great a lasting partnership for you both! ❤
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Thank you, Jan
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Excellent cover, John. I like the gold and amber tones with the darker shades on the couple and the helicopter. Of course, I am highly curious about the book and look forward to reading it.
Congrats and happy Friday!
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Thank you, Mae.
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Intriguing cover! It would grab one off the shelf, rather one would want to grab it off the shelf. I cheer every time the sun comes out even for a few minutes!
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Me too, Jo
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Yes!!! This is such a great collaboration! The cover is wonderfully fitting, Congratulations to you both. 💞
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Thank you. Soooz. Hugs
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It’s a wonderful read, John!
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You are the best, Soooz.
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The orange works well John. Have a good weekend.
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Thank you, Guy.
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I like the cover. I love vivid sunsets with silhouettes. The cover holds a promise of excitement, intrigue and adventure.
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Excellent, Deborah. Thank you.
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Terrific JohnKu and also book cover. Really.
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Love the cover! Is it a thriller?
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Yes it is. Thats Susie
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LOVE the cover, John!
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Thank you, Traci.
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Thank you, Traci.
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Cheers to collaborating … and good cover choice!
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Thank you. 😀
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