Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

March 23, 2018 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 60 Comments

Friday is here and a good thing too. I am heading to Galveston to participate in the Galveston Book Fair. The fair is from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM tomorrow. I am driving, and it is a 41/2 hour trip by car, so I need to go up the night before. I have been anticipating this festival in that I have decided to take a local approach to helping spread the word on my books. I plan on two others for this year, and then I will make a decision if I need to continue or go in a different direction.

Like you, marketing my books has been one of the hardest things about being an Indie author. Intellectually I know they won’t sell themselves so outreach tactics are necessary. I still haven’t found the magic bullet for success but will keep trying.

Today’s JohnKu talks about finding the formula for success. I hope you have a lovely weekend.

We all want success,

Although the way may be hard . . .

Quitting’s no option.

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60 comments

Gwen Plano · March 23, 2018 - 4:56 am ·

Your JohnKu made me think of The Grateful Dead, “Keep truckin’, like the do-dah man…” Wishing safe travels and lots of laughter. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 7:59 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. 😀
  
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sorryless · March 23, 2018 - 5:02 am ·

Yes John, safe travels and lots of laughter. Go forth and prosper!

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 7:58 am ·
  
  Yeah too late to go forth and multiply. 😀 Thanks, Marc.
  
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  1. sorryless · March 23, 2018 - 8:16 am ·
    
    Haha!
    Best wishes Boss. 🙂
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:41 am ·
    
    Ha haha. 😀 Thanks, Marc.
    
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Jill Weatherholt · March 23, 2018 - 5:40 am ·

Great last line! Enjoy the fair, John! Be safe.

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 7:58 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jill. 😀
  
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Charles Yallowitz · March 23, 2018 - 6:09 am ·

Awesome. Good luck and have fun. Drive safely too.

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 7:58 am ·
  
  Thanks, Charles. 😀
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · March 23, 2018 - 8:08 am ·
    
    You’re welcome
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:41 am ·
    
    😀
    
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davidprosser · March 23, 2018 - 6:30 am ·

Have a great weekend with much success John.
Hugs

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 7:57 am ·
  
  Thank you, David.
  
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shoreacres · March 23, 2018 - 6:41 am ·

Well, shoot. I’ll not be there, because circumstances have landed me in the hill country for the weekend. Have fun, and good sales!

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 7:57 am ·
  
  Thank you, Linda. 😀
  
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Teagan R. Geneviene · March 23, 2018 - 7:00 am ·

Fabulous for a Friday, John. Wishing you a fantastic time at the book fair. Wish I could be there. TGIF hugs!

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 7:57 am ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. Hugs to you.
  
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Staci Troilo · March 23, 2018 - 7:24 am ·

Enjoy the fair, and safe travels!

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 7:56 am ·
  
  Thanks, Staci. I hope to have photos too.
  
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  1. Staci Troilo · March 23, 2018 - 8:10 am ·
    
    Looking forward to them. 🙂
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:41 am ·
    
    😀
    
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1WriteWay · March 23, 2018 - 7:50 am ·

Wishing you the best of luck at the book fair, John! Safe travels and perfect Johnku 😀❤️

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 7:55 am ·
  
  Thank you, Marie. 😀
  
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patriciaruthsusan · March 23, 2018 - 8:13 am ·

All the best at the book fair, John. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:41 am ·
  
  Thank you, Suzanne.
  
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Kevin Brennan · March 23, 2018 - 8:34 am ·

Booyah, John. You’re a role model!

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:37 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Kevin.
  
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John Fioravanti · March 23, 2018 - 8:34 am ·

Safe trip, John and wishing you great success.

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:36 am ·
  
  Thank you, John
  
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Billy Ray Chitwood · March 23, 2018 - 9:38 am ·

Wishing you a great Galveston experience, good John… “Keep truckin’, like the do-dah man…” (love it, Gwen!) ♥

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:35 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Billy Ray.
  
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Teri Polen · March 23, 2018 - 9:39 am ·

Wishing you many sales and safe driving, John!

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:35 am ·
  
  Thank you, Teri. 😀
  
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morristownmemos by Ronnie Hammer · March 23, 2018 - 9:58 am ·

I wish you a record breaking group of interested, seriously buying, audience members. Best of luck.

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:34 am ·
  
  Thank you, Ronnie.
  
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Debbie · March 23, 2018 - 10:01 am ·

I hope this is the magic bullet you’re seeking, John. I know you’ll be glad to report the results, right? Safe travels and enjoy the process!

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:34 am ·
  
  Thanks, Debbie. 😀
  
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The Coastal Crone · March 23, 2018 - 10:59 am ·

Wishing you magical success, John! Have a safe trip and a good weekend. Weather should be nice. Cheers!

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:34 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jo. The weather looks about the same as here.
  
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Jan Hawke · March 23, 2018 - 11:01 am ·

Hope all goes well with the trip and you make a ton of new friends and fans, John! I’m sure they’ll have a stellar catering area for you to snoop around too, so pictures please! 😉

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:33 am ·
  
  I will feature the thing on Views on Sunday.
  
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D.L Finn, Author · March 23, 2018 - 11:17 am ·

I hope you have a wonderful time and much success this weekend:) Great johnku…giving up isnt an option!

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:33 am ·
  
  Thank you, Denise. A reoccurring theme with me.
  
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Dan Antion · March 23, 2018 - 11:18 am ·

Good luck John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 23, 2018 - 11:32 am ·
  
  Thanks, Dan
  
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Cindy Harris · March 23, 2018 - 12:29 pm ·

Safe travels and sending great thoughts that you will sell many books. And if you ever might that one magic thing that sells books, be sure to patent it.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2018 - 6:05 am ·
  
  I’m beginning to think there is not a magic thing. Thank you, Cindy
  
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guyportman · March 23, 2018 - 12:45 pm ·

Enjoy the book fair John. When you find the magic bullet please let me in on the secret.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2018 - 6:05 am ·
  
  You’ll be the first. 😀
  
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aFrankAngle · March 23, 2018 - 10:41 pm ·

Good luck at the book fair … and safe travels!

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2018 - 6:09 am ·
  
  Thank you, Frank.
  
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Jennie · March 24, 2018 - 6:21 am ·

I love your JohnKu! Glass Full is my middle name, too. Wishing you many book sales and lots of fun. Safe travels, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2018 - 7:37 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jennie.
  
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Baydreamer · March 24, 2018 - 7:57 am ·

Great words, John! Perseverance will help, too, which is what you possess. So, safe travels, good luck, but have fun while you’re at it! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2018 - 9:52 am ·
  
  Will try them all. Lauren
  
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circadianreflections · March 24, 2018 - 11:02 am ·

Best of luck John!

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2018 - 12:24 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah.
  
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