Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

January 10, 2020 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 70 Comments

“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.

It comes any time,

The result of no control. . .

Take back, and it’s gone.

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

70 comments

Jill Weatherholt · January 10, 2020 - 4:06 am ·

I like this JohnKu. Nice job moving forward, John. Love the picture! Happy Friday!

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:18 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jill. I hope your Friday is happy as well.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · January 10, 2020 - 4:12 am ·

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

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:17 am ·
  
  Very true, Gwen. Thank you.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · January 10, 2020 - 4:36 am ·

Diving into 2020 with both feet from the sound of things. Not sure I got that saying right.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:16 am ·
  
  Close enough. Thanks, Charles.
  
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harmonykentonline · January 10, 2020 - 4:40 am ·

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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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:15 am ·
  
  Thank you, Harmony. Enjoy your weekend as well.
  
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aFrankAngle · January 10, 2020 - 6:05 am ·

Progress is progress, and it will work in time -….. well, hopefully not too much time.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:13 am ·
  
  I hope not too much too. Thanks, Frank
  
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Dan Antion · January 10, 2020 - 7:47 am ·

I’m glad the weekend has rolled in, John. It seems like you pushed the boulder up a ways. I think Tiwiggy is right, it’s time to ruckus.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:09 am ·
  
  They are having a bar fight even as we speak. Happy Weekend, Dan
  
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patriciaruthsusan · January 10, 2020 - 7:57 am ·

A cute picture, John. Congratulations on your WIP coming together so well. Have a great weekend. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:07 am ·
  
  Thank you, Suzanne. 😁
  
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Sorryless · January 10, 2020 - 8:26 am ·

You’re moving right along there, mister.

Here’s to the weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:07 am ·
  
  Yes. Let’s toast the son of a gun. Thanks, Marc
  
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  1. Sorryless · January 10, 2020 - 9:36 am ·
    
    Salud!
    
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  2. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 3:35 pm ·
    
    *clink
    
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Mae Clair · January 10, 2020 - 8:27 am ·

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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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:06 am ·
  
  It is strange, Mae. We are looking at possible tornadoes later today.
  
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  1. Mae Clair · January 10, 2020 - 5:49 pm ·
    
    I just saw that on the news. It’s crazy weather. I’m sending up prayers that you’re safe.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 9:20 am ·
    
    We didn’t get any toranados. Just an inch of rain and hail. All is good.
    
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  3. Mae Clair · January 11, 2020 - 6:36 pm ·
    
    Glad it wasn’t anything troublesome, John. Hopefully, the hail was the tiny variety.
    
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  4. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 7:34 pm ·
    
    Very small. We were supposed to get “egg sized.” Glad it didn’t happen.
    
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coldhandboyack · January 10, 2020 - 8:36 am ·

Sounds like you’re making great progress. I also have a cover in the works and am excited to see how he interprets my ideas.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 9:04 am ·
  
  Always fun to see how someone else puts your ideas onto paper.
  
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susielindau · January 10, 2020 - 9:28 am ·

Congrats on your MS! Woohoo!
Send your storms to Colorado. We need the snow!

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 3:35 pm ·
  
  I’m surprised you didn’t get any. This one came from California.
  
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  1. susielindau · January 10, 2020 - 7:30 pm ·
    
    Something is headed to the mountains on Monday. Fingers crossed…
    
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  2. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 9:19 am ·
    
    Hope you get a foot.
    
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  3. susielindau · January 12, 2020 - 8:19 pm ·
    
    Yes!
    
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Debbie · January 10, 2020 - 10:05 am ·

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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kethuprofumo · January 10, 2020 - 10:19 am ·

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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Billy Ray Chitwood · January 10, 2020 - 12:09 pm ·

Congrats, good John…success to follow! ♥♥♥

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 3:34 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Billy Ray.
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · January 10, 2020 - 12:20 pm ·

Timely Haiku, John. I can’t wait to see how the new cover turns out. Happy Friday.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 3:33 pm ·
  
  Me too, Denise.
  
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Dale · January 10, 2020 - 12:28 pm ·

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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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 3:33 pm ·
  
  The Olds you mean? There are stock photo’s that can be used.
  
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  1. Dale · January 10, 2020 - 8:49 pm ·
    
    Oh. OK… 🙂 MYOB, Rogerson!
    
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  2. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 9:16 am ·
    
    Hahahahaha. So sweet. I welcome your interest. ❤️
    
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  3. Dale · January 11, 2020 - 9:45 am ·
    
    😉😘
    
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Vashti Q · January 10, 2020 - 1:03 pm ·

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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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 3:32 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Vashti.
  
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GP Cox · January 10, 2020 - 1:39 pm ·

Looking forward to the next step of your WIP!! Hope all goes smoothly.

Have a great weekend yourself. If I’m not reading – it’ll be Football Time!

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 3:30 pm ·
  
  Yes. Too bad my Steelers are out of it.
  
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  1. GP Cox · January 11, 2020 - 5:55 am ·
    
    As are my Patriots.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 9:02 am ·
    
    Big surprise this year. The Patroits and Alabama not in the limelight.
    
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  3. GP Cox · January 11, 2020 - 12:33 pm ·
    
    I laughed my head off that Saban wasn’t going for the championship! (I have nothing against the school.)
    
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  4. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 1:48 pm ·
    
    Me too. I have nothing against the school either.
    
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The Coastal Crone · January 10, 2020 - 3:22 pm ·

Love the photo and dialogue! It seems it was a productive week – no need to fear. May you have better weather for the weekend. Cheers!

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2020 - 3:29 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jo. Happy Weekend to you.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · January 11, 2020 - 7:22 am ·

I just love how you use “ruckus” as a verb!

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1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 8:58 am ·
  
  Thank you, Liz. Rukus is a very active verb at that.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · January 11, 2020 - 2:38 pm ·
    
    😀
    
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Jennie · January 11, 2020 - 7:41 am ·

We control our own fears. Well done, John. I think the car on the cover is perfect.

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1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 8:57 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jennie. 😊
  
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  1. Jennie · January 11, 2020 - 9:10 am ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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circadianreflections · January 11, 2020 - 10:32 am ·

Well done, John! Best of luck with getting it out the door!

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1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 11:55 am ·
  
  Thanks Deborah. I loike that phrase, “get it out the door.”
  
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  1. circadianreflections · January 11, 2020 - 12:10 pm ·
    
    😀
    
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Teagan R. Geneviene · January 11, 2020 - 3:40 pm ·

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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1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 4:27 pm ·
  
  I appreciate your suggestion, Teagan. I certainly agree with you. Hugs.
  
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Jan Sikes · January 11, 2020 - 3:50 pm ·

A 1956 caddy on the cover of a book would certainly draw my attention, John. 🙂 I look forward to reading your new work! Love the JohnKu!

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1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2020 - 4:26 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan. 😀
  
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jilldennison · January 12, 2020 - 1:41 am ·

I will be looking for your book on the shelves of Barnes & Noble once it’s published! Best of luck, my friend!

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1. John W. Howell · January 12, 2020 - 8:40 am ·
  
  Barnes and Noble doesn’t stock my books. Indy authors are not usually found there.
  
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  1. jilldennison · January 13, 2020 - 3:02 am ·
    
    Their loss, then!
    
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Teri Polen · January 13, 2020 - 7:21 am ·

Hope you had a great weekend, John – sweet pic of the girls!

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1. John W. Howell · January 13, 2020 - 7:45 am ·
  
  It was great. Thanks.
  
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