Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

February 16, 2018 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 53 Comments

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.

Tags: author, books, Circumstances of Childhood, fiction favorites, Friday, Gwen M. Plano, Haiku, His Revenge, John W. Howell Author, JohnKu, My GRL, Our Justice, TGIF, The Contract

53 comments

Staci Troilo · February 16, 2018 - 5:39 am ·

Great cover. Orange is my favorite color, so you’re definitely appealing to me with this one.

Happy Friday!

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 7:31 am ·
  
  Orange is a great color. Thanks, Staci.
  
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  1. Staci Troilo · February 16, 2018 - 8:46 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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Jill Weatherholt · February 16, 2018 - 5:55 am ·

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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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 7:31 am ·
  
  Aw. Not far now. Hope you have a good one, Jill.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · February 16, 2018 - 5:56 am ·

Awesome cover. Enjoy your weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 7:30 am ·
  
  Thank you, Charles.
  
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GP Cox · February 16, 2018 - 6:17 am ·

It looks terrific, John.

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Gwen Plano · February 16, 2018 - 6:48 am ·

What a great JohnKu! The end is definitely worth it. Thank you, John. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 7:29 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. 😀
  
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Dan Antion · February 16, 2018 - 6:51 am ·

I like the cover. I’m so glad you could make the collaboration work. Not everybody can.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 7:29 am ·
  
  I know. Gwen is a saint.
  
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patriciaruthsusan · February 16, 2018 - 6:56 am ·

That’s a great-looking cover, John. Have a grand weekend. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 7:29 am ·
  
  You as well, Suzanne. Thank you. 🙂
  
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coldhandboyack · February 16, 2018 - 7:04 am ·

I really like that cover, and it reflects the content well.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 7:28 am ·
  
  Thank you, Craig. That is good to know.
  
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raynotbradbury · February 16, 2018 - 7:32 am ·

looks cool! I like the cover :))

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 11:33 am ·
  
  Thank you, Ray. :-D. I appreciate your comment.
  
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John Fioravanti · February 16, 2018 - 8:52 am ·

Love the cover, John & Gwen! Looking forward to the book!

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 11:30 am ·
  
  Thank you, John
  
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Debbie · February 16, 2018 - 9:12 am ·

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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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 11:28 am ·
  
  We tried to build in safeguards to prevent one or the other from becoming frustrated.
  
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rijanjks · February 16, 2018 - 9:29 am ·

Thanks for the cover reveal! I like it!!

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 11:28 am ·
  
  I’m so glad. Thank you , Jan
  
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D.L Finn, Author · February 16, 2018 - 10:51 am ·

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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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 11:27 am ·
  
  Thank you, Denise. We had a super time.
  
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Teri Polen · February 16, 2018 - 10:53 am ·

Love the cover! Think it fits the story – especially one specific scene.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 11:27 am ·
  
  Thank you, Teri. We thought so too.
  
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Phillip McCollum · February 16, 2018 - 11:21 am ·

Looking good, John! Congrats to you both.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 11:26 am ·
  
  Thank you, Phillip
  
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Jan Hawke · February 16, 2018 - 11:36 am ·

Fab-U-lous!!! 😀 Here’s to a great a lasting partnership for you both! ❤

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 8:30 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan
  
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Mae Clair · February 16, 2018 - 11:37 am ·

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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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 8:29 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Mae.
  
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The Coastal Crone · February 16, 2018 - 3:51 pm ·

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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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 8:27 pm ·
  
  Me too, Jo
  
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Soooz · February 16, 2018 - 6:21 pm ·

Yes!!! This is such a great collaboration! The cover is wonderfully fitting, Congratulations to you both. 💞

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 8:16 pm ·
  
  Thank you. Soooz. Hugs
  
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  1. Soooz · February 16, 2018 - 8:25 pm ·
    
    It’s a wonderful read, John!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2018 - 9:44 pm ·
      
      You are the best, Soooz.
      
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guyportman · February 17, 2018 - 4:05 am ·

The orange works well John. Have a good weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · February 17, 2018 - 7:58 am ·
  
  Thank you, Guy.
  
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circadianreflections · February 17, 2018 - 8:50 am ·

I like the cover. I love vivid sunsets with silhouettes. The cover holds a promise of excitement, intrigue and adventure.

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1. John W. Howell · February 17, 2018 - 9:54 am ·
  
  Excellent, Deborah. Thank you.
  
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Jennie · February 17, 2018 - 4:47 pm ·

Terrific JohnKu and also book cover. Really.

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susielindau · February 17, 2018 - 6:17 pm ·

Love the cover! Is it a thriller?

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1. John W. Howell · February 17, 2018 - 6:37 pm ·
  
  Yes it is. Thats Susie
  
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tracikenworth · February 17, 2018 - 6:41 pm ·

LOVE the cover, John!

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1. John W. Howell · February 17, 2018 - 7:43 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Traci.
  
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1. John W. Howell · February 19, 2018 - 7:44 am ·
  
  Thank you, Traci.
  
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aFrankAngle · February 19, 2018 - 6:47 am ·

Cheers to collaborating … and good cover choice!

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1. John W. Howell · February 19, 2018 - 7:42 am ·
  
  Thank you. 😀
  
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