Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

October 19, 2018 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 85 Comments

Twiggy and Lucy

“It’s okay kid. Friday is here. Go nuts.”

Another Friday and another week is in the history books.

This week brought a pleasant surprise for Gwen Plano and me. The Contract was selected as a finalist in the Independent Author Network’s 2018 Book of the Year Awards.

Gwen and I are very pleased since the finalist designation was in three categories: Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal/Supernatural, and Romance.

Speaking of Gwen. She is currently transitioning to a new blog and would appreciate a visit and follow. Her new address is http://gwenmplano.com

Today’s JohnKu talks about awards. I hope you have a super weekend.

Awards by John W. Howell © 2108

When someone else says,

Your work has good quality . . .

It means quite a bit.

Thank you to everyone who has read and to those who have reviewed The Contract. We do appreciate you.

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

85 comments

patriciaruthsusan · October 19, 2018 - 5:17 am ·

Congratulations to you and Gwen, John. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:44 am ·
  
  Thank you, Suzanne. 😀
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:15 pm ·
  
  Thank you so much, Suzanne. 🙂
  
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Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 5:35 am ·

Like you, John, I’m ever so grateful for readers, reviewers and the rare award. Have a great day, and thank you for the mention.:)

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:44 am ·
  
  Always a pleasure, Gwen.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · October 19, 2018 - 5:51 am ·

Congratulations to you both! This is exciting and well-deserved news. Thanks for the heads-up on Gwen’s new blog, John. I’m happy she’s switched to WP. For whatever reason, I was never able to follow her other blog. Great picture, John…I love the caption. Happy Friday!

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:43 am ·
  
  Yeah, I never liked that other one. You had to sign in for any comment or reply. Thanks, Jill
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:16 pm ·
  
  Thank you so much, Jill. ♥
  
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Dan Antion · October 19, 2018 - 5:53 am ·

Congratulations John & Gwen. Three cheers for Friday arriving on time.

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:41 am ·
  
  LOL, Dan. I always like it when Friday gets here on time.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:17 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Dan. Also, I so appreciate you following my blog. 🙂
  
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Darlene · October 19, 2018 - 6:01 am ·

Congratulations! These are the times when all the effort is worthwhile. Well done to both of you. 👏

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:40 am ·
  
  Thanks, Darlene.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:18 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Darlene. It was a fun endeavor. 🙂
  
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Charles Yallowitz · October 19, 2018 - 6:09 am ·

Congratulations! That’s awesome.

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:39 am ·
  
  Thank you, Charles.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:18 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Charles.
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · October 19, 2018 - 8:38 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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1WriteWay · October 19, 2018 - 7:25 am ·

Happy Friday and Congratulations to you both!

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:39 am ·
  
  Thank you, Marie
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:19 pm ·
  
  Thanks so much, Marie.
  
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shoreacres · October 19, 2018 - 7:43 am ·

Congratulations. How, we’ll hope that you end up winners as well as nominees!

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1. shoreacres · October 19, 2018 - 7:44 am ·
  
  I hope you have a better editor than I do. That would be ‘Now.’
  
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  1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:37 am ·
    
    Ha haha.
    
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2. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:38 am ·
  
  Finalist is the final. We made it to the end then “whap.” “Here is your finalist award.”
  
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3. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:19 pm ·
  
  Thank you so much.
  
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Staci Troilo · October 19, 2018 - 7:44 am ·

Congratulations to you both.

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:36 am ·
  
  Thanks, Staci.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:20 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Staci. 🙂
  
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Vashti Q · October 19, 2018 - 8:01 am ·

Congrats to you and Gwen! It does feel great to receive official accolades, it really validates our work. Great Haiku, John! Wishing you both continued success! ❤ xx

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:36 am ·
  
  Thank you, Vashti
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:20 pm ·
  
  Thank you so much Vashti. ♥
  
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Mae Clair · October 19, 2018 - 8:13 am ·

That’s awesome news about The Contract. Congrats to you and Gwen!
And I just hopped over and give her new blog a follow.
Happy Friday, John!

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:29 am ·
  
  Thank you, Mae. 😀
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:21 pm ·
  
  Thank you so much, Mae. Big hugs…
  
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coldhandboyack · October 19, 2018 - 8:14 am ·

Congratulations you guys.

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 8:28 am ·
  
  Thanks, Craig.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:22 pm ·
  
  Thank you very much, Craig.
  
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feistyfroggy · October 19, 2018 - 9:24 am ·

Congratulations to the two of you!

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 9:32 am ·
  
  Thank you so much. 😀
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:22 pm ·
  
  Thank you very much.
  
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D.L Finn, Author · October 19, 2018 - 10:27 am ·

Yay! Such great news:)

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 3:08 pm ·
  
  Thank you Denise.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:23 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Denise. ♥
  
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Sorryless · October 19, 2018 - 10:59 am ·

Congratulations to you both!!! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 3:07 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Marc
  
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  1. Sorryless · October 19, 2018 - 11:38 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:23 pm ·
  
  Thank you very much, Marc.
  
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  1. Sorryless · October 19, 2018 - 11:38 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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rijanjks · October 19, 2018 - 11:11 am ·

You are so right, John. It does mean quite a bit! Congrats to you and Gwen. I couldn’t be more proud if it was my own book!!

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1. John W. Howell · October 19, 2018 - 3:06 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 19, 2018 - 3:24 pm ·
  
  Thank you so much, Jan. ♥
  
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guyportman · October 19, 2018 - 3:50 pm ·

Congratulations John, that is good news. Have a great weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · October 20, 2018 - 8:59 am ·
  
  Thanks Guy.
  
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The Coastal Crone · October 19, 2018 - 5:13 pm ·

Congratulations to both of you! I will check out her new blog.

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1. John W. Howell · October 20, 2018 - 8:58 am ·
  
  Thabnk you, Jo.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 20, 2018 - 9:22 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Jo. Have a great day!
  
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Teagan R. Geneviene · October 19, 2018 - 5:46 pm ·

Wow, John — congratulations! That’s wonderful to hear. Way to go. TGIF hugs!

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1. John W. Howell · October 20, 2018 - 8:57 am ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 20, 2018 - 9:27 am ·
  
  Thank you for the good wishes, Teagan. And, all the best to you on your launch of Atonement. It looks amazing! 🙂
  
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  1. Teagan R. Geneviene · October 20, 2018 - 10:52 am ·
    
    Thank you kindly, Gwen. Even though I’ve managed to finish other stories, this one has been a long time in the making… and finishing… and editing. 😉 Hugs.
    
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Soooz · October 19, 2018 - 7:58 pm ·

I’m so delighted that The Contract has been selected! It’s such a marvelous read. Huge congratulations to both John and Gwen!🌹

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1. John W. Howell · October 20, 2018 - 8:54 am ·
  
  Thank you, Soooz
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 20, 2018 - 9:27 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Soooz. ♥
  
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  1. Soooz · October 20, 2018 - 4:10 pm ·
    
    ❤️️
    
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel · October 20, 2018 - 6:29 am ·

Congratulations, Gwen and John!

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1. John W. Howell · October 20, 2018 - 8:41 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Mary.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 20, 2018 - 9:28 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Mary. 🙂
  
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  1. Mary J. McCoy-Dressel · October 20, 2018 - 11:41 am ·
    
    My pleasure. 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 20, 2018 - 1:53 pm ·
      
      🙂
      
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Teri Polen · October 20, 2018 - 8:16 am ·

Awesome news, John – big congrats to you and Gwen!

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1. John W. Howell · October 20, 2018 - 8:39 am ·
  
  Thank you, Teri. 😀
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 20, 2018 - 9:29 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Teri. Have a great day!
  
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Baydreamer · October 20, 2018 - 8:19 am ·

That’s awesome, John! Congrats to you both, and I love the photo and caption, too. Happy Weekend! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · October 20, 2018 - 8:39 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Lauren.
  
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2. Gwen Plano · October 20, 2018 - 9:30 am ·
  
  Thank you, Lauren. Have a fantastic day. 🙂
  
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Debbie · October 20, 2018 - 9:29 am ·

Awesome news, John — congrats to you and Gwen!!!

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1. Gwen Plano · October 20, 2018 - 9:31 am ·
  
  Thank you, Debbie. Have a great day! 🙂
  
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  1. Debbie · October 20, 2018 - 1:44 pm ·
    
    You, too, Gwen!
    
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2. John W. Howell · October 20, 2018 - 2:01 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Debbie.
  
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Jennie · October 20, 2018 - 1:22 pm ·

🙂

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Rhonda · October 22, 2018 - 8:45 pm ·

Congratulations to both of you! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · October 23, 2018 - 8:18 am ·
  
  Thank you, Rhonda. 🙂
  
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circadianreflections · October 23, 2018 - 9:33 am ·

Congratulations to you both on the nomination! I hope you win!

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1. John W. Howell · October 23, 2018 - 11:47 am ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah.
  
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