Author Archives: John W. Howell

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #268 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 the Production of the Last Packard Automobile in 1956

This week marks the anniversary of the production of the last Packard automobile in Detroit, Michigan in 1956. The Packard was, at one time, the hallmark of luxury production cars. The company used the slogan, “Ask a man who owns one,” for many years. Since this is the passing of an icon, it seems only […]

Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Updates – #Reviews – #Thriller Mark Bierman, #Mystery #Romance Lizzie Chantree, #Thriller John W. Howell

My GRL is being featured on Sally Cronin’s blog today. She is also Featuring Mark Bierman and Lizzy Chantree both with some pretty great books. Sally is very supportive of Indie authors and is a fine one herself. A visit to her place is a rewarding experience.

Views of the Neighborhood – Happy Father’s Day

Since this is Father’s Day, I want to wish all you fathers a happy joy-filled day. For the views this week, I thought I would share where I’ll be spending some time.   One place is out in the side yard, relaxing. The other is the back porch. I had hoped to be able to […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt- “ZZ”

  It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and here is Linda Hill to explain this week’s prompt. “Thank you, John. I have to say that long hair gives you the appearance of a mad scientist. It’s a good look. I would keep it. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “zz.” Find […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA- TGIF

    It is Friday once again. Hopefully, everyone is safe and well. It is becoming more difficult to stay safe and well for sure. Today the governor approved a workaround for requiring the wearing of masks here in Texas. A county judge in San Antonio found a loophole whereby the state and local municipalities […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy and a Nest Doorbell

“Hey, what’s all this stuff, Dad.” “I’m installing a Nest doorbell.” “A doorbell for birds? Can’t their visitors knock?” “It is not for a bird’s nest. That’s the name of the product.” “You people have some strange names for things.” “I think you are right, Little One. I didn’t name it, though.” “Okay, Boss. What […]

Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day

  It is Wednesday Story Day again and last week we met Vlado who is Nikola Stanković’s bodyguard. He took our hero’s weapons and has escorted them into Stanković’s conference room. By the way, Stanković is one of the most notorious thugs that ever graduated from the Slobodan Milošević school of thugdom. Ooops here he […]

Psst! Have you Heard?

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hi, SEers! It’s a Tuesday, a non-normal post day for us, so you know what that means—time for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! <insert drum rolls, fanfare, and parades> We don’t roll these types of posts out that often, but when we do, we have news we want the world to know.…

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #267 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 […]