Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell
Twiggy and Lucy TGIF
“Uh, Lucy. It’s Friday.”
“I know Little One, but it’s raining out there.”
“We could ruckus inside.”
*Sigh*

 

Friday has rolled in and not too soon. This week has to be one of getting things cleaned up, so to speak.

My WIP is now in the hands of beta readers. Thank you, everyone. The comments are due back on February 16th. The feedback will be interesting, I’m sure.

I have contacted the cover artist, and we are in the process of developing the basis for the cover. Since this book has multiple locations and time frames, it makes it challenging to decide a representative and compelling cover. The only constant is a 1956 Oldsmobile, which the protagonists use to move from place to place. Maybe there is a way to work that in.

I have submitted the copyright to the Feds. That’s about a six-month wait.

Time to start setting up the launch.

This week’s JohnKu is about fear, which is plentiful these days. I hope you have a great weekend.

Fear by John W. Howell © 2020

It comes any time,

The result of no control. . .

Take back, and it’s gone.

 

70 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF”

  2. Brilliant, John. We are the master of our life, irrespective of the circumstances. If nothing else, we choose our response. ♥

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  4. Like Gwen said.
    Congrats on taking this next step, John. I love the idea of the 1956 Oldsmobile for the cover. From past books, I’m sure your cover artist will do you proud.
    Have a wonderful weekend, and give hugs to Lucy and Twiggy for me! 🙂

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  9. You’re making great progress, John. I think the Oldsmobile makes a lot of sense for the cover given the multiple time frames.
    Sorry the girls are stuck inside with the rain. After waking to 16 degrees yesterday, we are scheduled to hit 50’s today and 61 tomorrow. Strange weather, but I’ll take it.

    Happy Friday!

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  12. It’s raining here, too. Lots of fun with a long-haired dog — keeps the foot-wiper busy! Congrats on the progress on your MS and all the best on its road to publication!

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  13. Splendid beginning of the year, dear John! My congratulations! Lucy seems to be in a sort of after-holiday depression. Twiggy is a true friend! She supports her so much! 🙂

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  16. Excellent idea for the cover – what if you had someone draw it? Would it matter as much or do you still need approval?

    Excellent JohnKu as well. Once we face fear, we dismantle its power.

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  17. Congrats on getting this far with your WIP. I know the work involved. I like your poem. Fear creeps up on all of us at one time or another. The idea of going with the Oldsmobile sounds great to me. Have a fabulous weekend, my friend.

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  23. A profound and lovely Johnku, my friend.
    Congrats on these milestones. I tend to think covers for very complex books work best with a single image (rather than trying to include all the elements) that represents the story to you — more of a feeling than anything. Admittedly it can take a miracle to find that image sometimes. I like the idea of using the car. I’m sure you will make the perfect choice. Your covers are always wonderful. Hugs on the wing!

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