Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

September 11, 2020 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 58 Comments

September 11th is the time to remember the horrible events of this day in 2001. It is a day to think about those in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania who lost their lives to terrorists. We should go on with our lives remembering those who lost theirs.

“I don’t get why we have no opposable thumbs. We could do this door ourselves.”
“Mom’s coming, Little One Don’t let the 57 degrees get to you.”

It is Friday again. So we made it another week. There’s a lot of good news around here.

We’ve had almost four inches of rain and a cold front. Our overnight temps are in the 50s, which is a real blessing. The rain came down over enough time, so there was not a lot of flooding. Normally if that amount of rain fell in a couple of hours, Austin would be underwater. So good news, no one got swept away. The temps will be cool for the next two days, then back to the 90s.

New cases of COVID 19 and positive test results are both down in our area. Of course, the health authorities are concerned about the effects of Labor Day gatherings, and those results will start showing up in two weeks.

Sales of Eternal Road are holding steady. I’m glad I didn’t go for a preorder since the sales have been ongoing, so there hasn’t been an off the cliff drop. Thanks to everyone who has bought a copy. The tour continues, and I hope those who are following are enjoying the excerpts. Not to worry. You will not have the whole book in excerpts. There is still plenty of surprises.

The first review for Eternal Road is in. It is a five star, and you can see it here.

https://www.amazon.com/Eternal-Road-John-W-Howell-ebook/dp/B08GL135KQ/

Thank you, Denise.

Today’s JohnKu talks about good news. I hope you all have a super weekend.

You get some good news,

Now you worry there’ll be bad . . .

Stay in the moment.

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

58 comments

harmonykentonline · September 11, 2020 - 4:03 am · Reply→

I can’t see the review from the link, but HUGE congrats anyway!
Today’s Haiku is spot on. Have a good weekend, John, and long may those sales continue 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:40 am · Reply→
  
  Hmmm. Something is wrong then. Let me check. I changed the link. For some reason the other was not working. Thanks, Harmony
  
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patriciaruthsusan · September 11, 2020 - 4:53 am · Reply→

Congratulations on the sales of your book and the 5-Star review, John. Have a great weekend. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:42 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Suzanne.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · September 11, 2020 - 5:26 am · Reply→

Congratulations on the sales and the rain, John. Happy Friday!

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:43 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Jill. 😊
  
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Dale · September 11, 2020 - 5:28 am · Reply→

So glad you’ve had a cooling off period and no flooding.
Way to go on your first review!

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:43 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Dale.
  
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  1. Dale · September 11, 2020 - 9:11 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 10:07 am ·
    
    😊
    
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Charles Yallowitz · September 11, 2020 - 5:30 am · Reply→

Congrats on the book success. Enjoy the weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:43 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Charles. 😊
  
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Liz Gauffreau · September 11, 2020 - 5:32 am · Reply→

Congratulations on the five-star review and your steady sales! And yes to the JohnKu.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:44 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Liz.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · September 12, 2020 - 12:39 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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GP Cox · September 11, 2020 - 6:04 am · Reply→

Even on a day like 9/11, there can be good news!! Congrats, my friend.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:45 am · Reply→
  
  The important thing is to remember as you go about the job of living. Thanks, GP.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · September 11, 2020 - 6:31 am · Reply→

Congrats, John. At a time when uplifting news is scarce, your 5-Star review is especially wonderful. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:46 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Gwen. Have a great weekend.
  
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Teri Polen · September 11, 2020 - 7:11 am · Reply→

Glad to hear the sales are holding steady, John – and you got some much needed rain. Have a great weekend!

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:47 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Teri. All is good.
  
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Dan Antion · September 11, 2020 - 7:16 am · Reply→

I’m glad the book is doing well, John. Also glad the weather has been kind. That’s a lot of rain in a short amount of time. Good that there was no flooding. I hope when you get back to the 90s, you can stay in the low end of that area.

Enjoy Friday and I hope you cruise into a great weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:24 am · Reply→
  
  You as well, Dan. Thanks for all the good wishes. 😁
  
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Prior... · September 11, 2020 - 7:39 am · Reply→

Congrats on the book success and nice JohnKu!
Also – nice 9/11 tribute – god day to ya

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:41 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you Yvette. Have a super weekend
  
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  1. Prior... · September 12, 2020 - 7:49 pm ·
    
    😊
    
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John Hric · September 11, 2020 - 8:18 am · Reply→

Yes stay the moment.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 10:06 am · Reply→
  
  We all need to do that. Thanks, John
  
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coldhandboyack · September 11, 2020 - 8:23 am · Reply→

Great review, John. Congratulations.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 10:06 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Craig.
  
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Debbie · September 11, 2020 - 9:48 am · Reply→

A five-star review? Wow, that’s most impressive — congrats, John (and stop fretting over bad news yet to come — there’ll always be naysayers!) Glad we were able to share some of the cool with you — perhaps Twiggy and Lucy need their jackets for a couple of days?!

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 10:08 am · Reply→
  
  They are okay. The jackets come out when it gets into the 30s. Thanks, Debbie.
  
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guyportman · September 11, 2020 - 11:22 am · Reply→

Things are on the up from the sound of things, John. Have a good weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 3:14 pm · Reply→
  
  You as well, Guy
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · September 11, 2020 - 11:57 am · Reply→

I hope this book gets lots of readers, John:) i agree we should stay in the moment.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 3:13 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Denise. 😊
  
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Jan Sikes · September 11, 2020 - 1:57 pm · Reply→

Congrats again on the “Eternal Road” launch, John! It’s great to see you all over blogosphere! You are so right about living in and enjoying the moment! Happy Friday!

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 3:08 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Jan 😁
  
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Soooz · September 11, 2020 - 3:26 pm · Reply→

Congratulations on the wonderful review, John. I agree with your Haiku. Enjoy the cooler weather.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 4:01 pm · Reply→
  
  Thak you, Soooz.
  
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aFrankAngle · September 11, 2020 - 3:57 pm · Reply→

Good luck with the sales … and continue to stay safe. Good thoughts about the day.

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 3:58 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Frank. Stay safe as well.
  
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Baydreamer · September 11, 2020 - 6:39 pm · Reply→

Awesome review, John, Congrats! And enjoy the rain before the temps climb again. It’s raining ash here, not as refreshing. 😦 Have a good weekend, too!

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:38 pm · Reply→
  
  I’m so sorry about the fires out there.
  
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  1. Baydreamer · September 11, 2020 - 7:53 pm ·
    
    We can’t complain, though. We’re not in the heart of the flames. It’s heartbreaking, but everyone seems to be dealing with something. On a lighter note, John, I’m really enjoying your book.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 11, 2020 - 7:54 pm ·
    
    I’m so glad you are liking the book, Lauren.
    
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Jennie · September 12, 2020 - 8:59 am · Reply→

Super review, super book sales, and rain. It sounds like a hat trick to me. Thank you for reminding readers of honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11. Never forget.

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1. John W. Howell · September 12, 2020 - 10:51 am · Reply→
  
  You are right it is a hat trick.
  
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  1. Jennie · September 12, 2020 - 3:59 pm ·
    
    😀
    
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jilldennison · September 12, 2020 - 5:26 pm · Reply→

Great news on the book! Enjoy the cooler temps … did you have to dig out your winter gear?

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1. John W. Howell · September 12, 2020 - 9:15 pm · Reply→
  
  Not quite yet, Jill.
  
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  1. jilldennison · September 13, 2020 - 1:10 am ·
    
    🥶 ❄️ ☃️
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 13, 2020 - 7:58 am ·
    
    That is coming. of course temps in the high 30s only lasts for a few days.
    
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  3. jilldennison · September 14, 2020 - 12:36 am ·
    
    I’m happy that ours will be in the 60s-70s for the foreseeable future, but the air quality is still poor and I still sound like a freight train if I just go out to water the flowers in the morning.
    
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  4. John W. Howell · September 14, 2020 - 7:14 am ·
    
    As an athsmatic I can relate. 😁
    
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Sorryless · September 13, 2020 - 3:03 pm · Reply→

Great news on the review and your sales Sheriff.

Keep on kicking!

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1. John W. Howell · September 13, 2020 - 3:11 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Marc.
  
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  1. Sorryless · September 13, 2020 - 3:36 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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