“It’s Friday Little One. You gotta move.”
“Five minutes more, Lucy.”
It is Friday again. This week has flown for some reason. Maybe it’s that I’m back to writing on what I hope to be my sixth book. For some reason, I have thoughts of the paranormal in my brain. I tried hard working on an adventure with Ned Tranes. Ned is the police chief in the three John Cannon stories. For whatever reason, Ned continued to drag his feet, and the story became like pulling teeth. Not much fun.
I did sit down and write a short story which exploded into a whole new world. Let me give you a blurb, and you’ll see (hopefully) what I mean. The names are not the final characters but just placeholders.
Samantha and James were best pals in the second grade. One day Samantha suddenly disappeared with no explanation or resolution. James prayed his heart out for her return, but all his pleadings went unanswered.
Driving alone on a long trip to Kansas City, James picks up a hitchhiker. It has been fifteen years since Samantha went out of his life, and here she is in the front seat of the car.
Samantha explains that because of his prayers, she has been chosen to escort him to the eternal home. It is then James learns he is no longer of this world. She tells him gently that he fell asleep, and his body did not survive the car crash.
There are rules to follow for those on a journey to the eternal respite, and Samantha has been schooled in the proper procedures. Violate the regulations and a soul risks spending eternity seeking the place rather than being there.
Join James and Samantha as they travel toward the safety of his eternal place. They will be facing the challenges of abiding by the rules, different time periods, and staying clear of those who have an incentive to see that James never makes it home.
Maybe it will work. I know I’m more excited to write this story so we’ll see how it goes.
Today’s JohnKu talks about when writing becomes a chore. I hope you all have a great weekend.
This Story by John W. Howell © 2019
Dragging to the desk,
Having to face dross again . . .
Better start over.
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The blurb sounds great, John! It’s always nice when a story idea gets you excited and the words flow onto the page. It’s a great feeling! I agree, this week flew. Those are some sleepy pooches! Happy Friday!
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Thak you, Jill. Very exciting to get things moving again. Thanks. 😊
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Your WIP sounds interesting, John. All the best with it. Twiggy seems to view Lucy as her security. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Well Twiggy has the personality of a bull dog which is to say very self confident. I think she loves to play and be with Lucy for sure.
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Twiggy resort! That’s the Midsummer week-end!
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Perfect description of her life. 😀
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🙂 🙂 🙂 A real police dog’s life!
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I love the blurb, John. And it’s great that you’re excited about this one. Maybe Ned Tranes could end up assisting them! Best of luck with the writing and have a great weekend 🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. Have a super weekend as well. Thanks for the encouraging words.. 😊
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Great blurb. Really makes me curious about the story. Shame that Ned isn’t working smoothly.
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I know. I will come back after I get this one out of my head. I left poor Ned in a bad situation. His wife Geneen has just been taken by a terriorist group. He has no idea what they want and has to wait for a contact by them.
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That’s never good. Doesn’t seem like a guy who enjoys waiting like that.
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So far so good. I’m eager to hear more of this story! It seems on the style of Dean Koontz, one of my favorites!
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Thank you, GP. Dean Koontz is one of my favorites as well. That is a super compliment. 😀
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I thought so!!
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To paraphrase that famous old quotation, no excitement in the writer, no excitement in the reader — here’s to the excitement of new directions! It’s interesting that different time periods play a role, not unlike our time travels here. Are they going to meet Tiny?
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I think they will meet a Tiny-like character since the Tiny’s of the world are everywhere.
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Short story definitely strikes me as Twilight Zone. 🙂 Cheers to your commitment to writing. Meanwhile, leave the naps to Lucy and Twiggy so you can write.
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Good idea, Frank. Thank you.
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I love this new one, John. It can go in several directions, which gives you plenty of creative choices. I’m confident your enthusiasm will blossom into another masterpiece. 🙂
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Well lets just say it is more fun than the Ned Tranes thriller. Thank you, Gwen
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I hate it when I’m working on a deadline and resisting the words the whole way. Glad to know I’m not alone.
One of the best things about being an indie is getting to work on your own time and on whatever you want. It’s great that you jumped from a story you weren’t feeling to one you were. And I love the concept of the afterlife story. Best wishes with it!
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Thank you, Staci. 😁
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John, the new story sounds so intriguing! Maybe having the new writing space has simply inspired a different genre. You’ve flirted with the paranormal in books before, and this one sounds like a winner. I have a feeling Ned will still be waiting when he’s ready to tell his tale. 🙂
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Thank you for the encouraging words Mae. Yeah, Ned will be there. This one is so much more fun. Have a great weekend.😀
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You too, John!
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John, I feel your struggle, but I’m delighted you at least are making inroads at overcoming obstacles. Sometimes we need to let a story “cook” and trust in the process. You’ve had a LOT on your plate, what with Bailey’s departure and your move, so be kind to yourself. Trying a new genre, style, time period, or whatever can bring magical results — this one sounds like a keeper!
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Thank you for the very supportive words, Debbie. I must say it is fun to write. We are in a saloon in Dodge City Kansas in the 1880’s. These kids have no money of the day and ordered some food. We’ll see what happens.
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Sounds promising, just so long as Ned gets to stepping.
Happy Friday to you and the kids!
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Thank you, Marc.
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I’m really liking the sound of this one,John! Give Ned some time – he’ll talk when he’s ready.
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I know he will. Thaks, Teri.
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What an original idea, John. Have a good weekend.
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Thank you, Guy. Looking forward to your reviews
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I’m intrigued, John!
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Thank you, Denise. Intrigued is good.
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This sounds promising, John. And sometimes, when one doesn’t work, we just have to put it aside!
Have a fabulous weekend.
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Thank you, Dale. Yup and that’s what I did.
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Indeed you did!
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Know the feeling, John. You will fight through it. ♥♥
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Thank you, Billy Ray.
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Lots of great encouragement and advice in your messages John, I hope you have a great weekend too, good luck with your momentum and the photos of Twiggy and Lucy are so cute just lazin’ around.
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Thank you, Charlotte. Have a relaxing weekend as well. 😊
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It sounds interesting, John. I hate it when writing (business or personal) becomes a chore. It should be exciting.
I hope you all have a great weekend.
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You are right, Dan It should be.
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John, it’s so energizing to build a new world. Your blurb has me on the hook. TGIF hugs!
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Thank you, Teagan. 😀
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Sorry Ned was not cooperating as he was a character with possibilities, but your short story blurb may work out better. Good so far!
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Thank you, Jo.
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Go with what moves you. I’ve experimented with two manuscripts at the same time, and it works pretty well. When I hit a wall on one, switching to the other often clears my head enough to solve the other problem, etc.
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I’m not sure about two at once but might be worth a try. Thanks, Craig.
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I wasn’t either, but they were vastly different and I think that helped.
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Sounds good. These two are vastly different too.
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Hi, John! Your new WIP reads fascinating! It’s a great concept there’s so much you can do with it. Good luck and Happy Writing! 😀 xo
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Thank you, Vashti. I think there is a lot as well. 😁
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Fascinating premise … I would read it!
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Hey, Jill. How have you been? Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you liked the premise. Ever onward.
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I’m doing okay, John. And you? Yes, ever onward … looking forward to the rest of the story!
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All is good. Thank you. 😀
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Ooooh, I really like the sound of this John.
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Thank you, Robbie. We are in 1883 in a saloon in Dodge City Kansas. The two ordered food but have no current money. Ooooops
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John, your new story sounds intriguing.
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Thank you, Linda. 😁
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The blurb sounds like an interesting and fascinating read. I hope those characters of yours shake off their cobwebs and you get back to typing their story soon!
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Looks like they have to wait in line.
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Thank you, Traci.
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You’re welcome, John!
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I think the Samantha and James story sounds wonderful. Hope to hear more!
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Hopefully in book form. Thanks, Jennie.
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Yes!! 😀
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Falling asleep at the wheel reminds me of the Eagles tune, “Hotel California”, which I love.
So I approve of this new universe, John.
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Thank you, Hook. It is fun for sure.
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Wow, John! I love this blurb! It’s almost Friday again, and I’m just now getting around to reading last Friday’s post. I am so behind, I think I’m coming in first! 🙂
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Ha ha ha. If no one is counting laps you will be first.
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