Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell

 

“What are you doing out there, Lucy.”
“Since it’s Friday I’m walking the line to make sure it’s secure.”
“Now at least I know where I get my paranoia.”

We have a Friday! Yes, indeed, it is here.

This week has been a good one. Lots of news from Washington regarding executive orders from the president. Looks like most of the problems of society are ordered to be solved. It will be interesting to see the longer-range effects on some of them. I think most people feel good that something is being done about what are perceived to be inequities.

I have gotten into a rhythm regarding my latest WIP. I’m able to get down something each day, which is an important thing to do. I wrote the last three lines, which I always do, but I am not sure they will stick. Here they are, so you can keep me honest.

Sam feels the light slowly spread around her as the source comes closer from above. Her tears do not obey her will and run unchecked from her eyes. She hesitates but finally looks up into the blinding storm and whispers, “Thank you, my Lord.”

Yes, my WIP is another book with Sam and James. This time they have been called upon to find a soul and guide who are missing on the Eternal Road. The soul is Ryan Sanders, who stayed with his crippled plane in Afghanistan to prevent it from crashing into a settlement. The guide is Eddie Rickenbacker. Yes, that Eddie Rickenbacker. Sanders always admired the WWI pilot.

There you have it. Just enough to keep me on the hook. Oh, one last thing. The first stop on the Eternal Road is Super Bowl I. The book has a working title of On the Road Again, but that probably won’t stick.

Today’s JohnKu is about a story. I hope you all have a great weekend. On Sunday, we are doing a potpourri kind of tour. A little bit of a mixture of things.

The Story by John W. Howell © 2021

You can plan and think,

But until something grabs you . . .

The story is not yours.

75 thoughts on “Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF”

  6. Did you hear my laughter? Over your opening lines? “Looks like most of the problems of society are ordered to be solved.” Brilliant, John! I love your Haiku and the storyline for your sequel. I’m already hooked. 😊

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    1. No. I am eligible but can’t find any. I decided to continue my Rona protocol until there is enough for my wife and me. I have no reason to go out into the world and bring the virus back to the house so it will be a while I’m sure. Thanks for asking. You are not in the eligible group yet are you?

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  10. I’m with Teri, totally amazed that you write the last lines first. When I start mine, I don’t even know who’ll still be standing by the end. Heck, if the characters didn’t dictate the story to me, I’d never write a word. 😯 But it’s always interesting to see how others approach their work.

    LOVE the JohnKu! 🙂

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  12. Maddie wants to offer a high five (four) to Lucy for checking the perimeter. It’s important to be on the look out for intruders. At least that’s what she was telling me this morning. By the way, it was 8°f (-13°c) at the time.

    The WIP sounds like another winner, John. I’m looking forward to it.

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  13. I’m intrigued by your practice of writing the last three lines first, so you’ll have a spot to aim at. I’ve never tried that, but as with any writing, if it works, great, and if not, it can be re-written. Happy weekend ahead, John!

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  14. Boss

    You are proof that we make our own luck, by putting in the time . . . and then putting in the time on top of that time. And I like that choice of words “ordered”. And the story looks sensational to me.

    Have a great Friday.

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  16. Hi John, I am glad to hear that Biden is hard at work making changes and improvements. Your WIP sounds like it is going very well. I haven’t written anything on mine for the past two weeks. You remember busy season I’m sure.

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  18. I love that you are going to have more for Sam and James! I love the sound of it and the last lines are golden. You are so right in that the story does not belong to us. We are just the channel for it. Thank you for sharing and happy weekend!!

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  19. John, I am REALLY liking the sound of On The Road Again (even if the title does change). I’m amazed by your ability to write your last three lines then work toward that end. Congrats on getting into the swing of the WIP and finding your writing rhythm! 🙂

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  22. Like your technique of ‘ending lines’ – forces, I think, a good discipline and focus… “On the Road Again”, I like, but Willie might come after you…actually, I think he would like it… 🙂

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  24. Ordered to be solved… you kill me.
    And you are a machine! Way to go on keeping those creative juices going. I have faith in the journey ahead…
    Happy… oh, hell, I’m late… happy Saturday!

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        6. Awww… bummer! I wish I could remember what it was like but at the age of 3… not so much. My father went for days and days, visiting everything while my mother stayed home extremely pregnant for my sister.
          Yes, I took “only” 213 yesterday 😉

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