Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell

 

“Why are you at the door?”
“I think Friday is in there.”
“Little one. Friday is a day, not a being. Friday is everywhere.”
“Yeah, isn’t it great?”

Here we are having arrived at Friday again. I hope you all had a super week. I have been touring with some of the best bloggers. It has been an exciting experience. I suddenly realize why I only publish one book every 18 months. This is a lot of work. I also feel so much gratitude for those who have volunteered to host me and especially for those who continually stop to comment. I get a real sense of Family with this process.

Come the 30th of September, and all this tour stuff will be done. Then on to the dreaded AMS (Amazon Marketing System) for some fun with ads. I was so confused this week I put the TGIF moniker on the Wednesday Hump Day post. All of you were so gracious in not mentioning it.

Today’s JohnKu talks about promoting a new book. I hope you have a relaxing weekend and a good one next week.

Promotion by John W. Howell © 2020

The last word spoken,

When the journey is over . . .

Never “promotion.”

 

64 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF”

  5. It’s a lot of work to write, promote, sell a book. At least self-publishing is an option. Hard work but better than seeing your manuscript wrapped up in brown paper and tossed into a corner, unread…
    Have a fabulous and relaxing (🙄) weekend!

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      1. I can so imagine! It must be a thrill!
        I just got the good news the canteen is closed on Sundays! Woot! I started a new job yesterday so I’d be working 7 days a week until the golf closes completely. Now I have a day off. So happy.

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  6. Dear John, you are so right! Besides, it is such a pleasure when all these preparations have been over! Lucy is so wise! Friday is everywhere! Have a nice relaxing week-end! 🙂 PS: Your publishing enterprise made me ponder upon something. I will email you about that.

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  7. I haven’t taken a nap in 30+ years, but I might need one after your incredible tour, John. I don’t know how you do it! Enjoy the weekend and if you’re like me, you won’t relax, but at least have fun!

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  9. I have been very impressed with your book tour and hope you don’t mind my kidding you. My site is usually so serious, I need a humorous outlet once in a while. You’ve been very tolerant so far, so thanks!

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    1. If you go to the dictionary and look up “spoiled’ Twiggy’s picture is there. Likewise “happy” has Lucy. Thanks, Linda. Since they are rescues we can only hope they are spoiled and happy. 😁

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  16. Congrats on your successful blog tour, John — so much nicer sharing your words with those who are already in your corner, huh? It’s the promotion part that tangles up most writers. It’s a necessary evil, I think, because you’ve got to get your work in new hands so they, too, can become family and supporters.

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  17. It has been quite a tour, John, and I have met some new bloggers along the way. Fun stuff, but I know you must be exhausted. Promotion is our least favorite word for sure. Happy Friday!

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  18. LOL! When you have an extensive book tour like you’ve been having, John, you’re allowed a flub or two. The tour has been great, but I know how taxing all that promotion is too.

    It’s been wonderful seeing all the support for your work and blogging friends rallied around you. What a great tour with wonderful excerpts from a fantastic book.

    Happy Friday!

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  20. You’ve had a huge tour for Eternal Road, John. A few times, I’ve tried to have a big tour, and I agree about how exhausting it is. The concept of “Yes, but it’s a good tired!” is true, but horsefeathers! It doesn’t take away the tired. LOL.
    As you’ve figured out, I’m doing a launch next week, but I just didn’t have the energy to do the kind of thing you’ve done. (Not to mention the necessary Internet.) You have my respect for what you’ve been doing. Kudos, my friend.
    Hugs on the wing!

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  21. Love your JohnKu, John, and I also loved, “Friday is everywhere.” What a positive mindset that is until retirement comes to fruition. I have to say that I’m exhausted just watching you travel so much! Hope you’re getting some sleep!

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