Monthly Archives: September 2020

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

    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. It is Friday again. So we […]

Today I am with Keith Channing at Keith Krates

I am overseas with Keith Channing in the UK. You remember Keith from the Tuesday prompts. He is the one that comes up with the photos that defy typical interpretation. I’m with him talking about Eternal Road – The final stop. I have a new excerpt that I think you will like. Here is the […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Rain on the Plain

  “You want to play with Cheeseburger Lucy?” “Um. Looks like a nice day for a nap.” “Hey, Dad. Lucy won’t play with me.” “Come on, Lucy, play with your sister.” “Fine. I have the stinking cheeseburger.” “You are supposed to run around with it in your mouth, and then I chase you and take […]

Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day

    It is Wednesday Story Day and last week we learned Lazar recorded calls from Cortez and Taggert without their knowledge. Larry was able to ask if the hits ordered on he and Andrew were Cortez directed. Lazar said they were. So now we are all working on the same stuff. We got drug […]

Today I am with Suzanne Burke in Her Writer’s World

Today I’m with Suzanne Burke talking about my new book Eternal Road – The final stop. I have a new excerpt that you might enjoy. Here is the link https://sooozburkeauthor.wordpress.com/2020/09/09/new-book-launch-eternal-road-the-final-stop-by-john-w-howell-howellwave-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity/ If you don’t know or haven’t visited Soooz (as she is known to her friends) you are missing a treat of seismic proportions. She is […]

Today I’m with Pamela Read at Butterfly Sand

Yes, today I am with Pamela Read. She has graciously offered to help support the launch of Eternal Road-The final stop. Here is the link https://butterflysand.com/?p=7076  You will find another excerpt there. Also, you will find some fantastic work. Pamela is a writer, artist, and photographer. Let me show you a couple of her pieces. […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #279 by Keith Channing

In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do at Elvis’ Appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956

Happy Labor day to everyone and especially to those who work to keep our lives normal. To those out of work, a wish for this COVID mess to end. This week marks the 64th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1956. You know we all want to be there, […]

Today I’m with Sally G. Cronin on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine

I am so pleased to be visiting Sally G, Cronin on her Smorgasbord Blog Magazine. She is featuring Eternal Road – The final stop today along with Teri Polen and Jack Easan. I’m so thankful for her help. Here is the link. https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2020/09/07/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-releases-reviews-supernatural-adventure-john-w-howell-dystopian-teri-polen-scifi-jack-eason/ Here is a little about Sally in her words. “I have enjoyed […]

Views of the Neighborhood – COVID Accomodation

With nothing better to report in the neighborhood, I decided to go out and do a personal investigation of how restaurants, stores, and small eating places are handling the COVID situation. This is not a Pulitzer Prize-worthy post, but hey, beats a blank page. So I got the bus. We have a keg of margaritas, […]