Author Archives: John W. Howell
Jan’s TOP TEN Books 2017
Jan Sikes has named Circumstances of Childhood in her Top Ten list for 2017. Jan is a talented writer and musician and is currently featuring Stories from the Road written by her late husband Rick. Visit her blog and you will find a host of excellent books she has written. Thank you, Jan. A wonderful […]
Views of the Neighborhood – New Years Eve
This week our Coffee Waves shop had its grand re-opening after Hurricane Harvey. Although I wouldn’t usually feature such an event on Views, I thought it significant as one more piece of evidence of a return to normal here in Port Aransas. I published this trailer picture earlier this fall when Coffee Waves was open […]
Smorgasbord – Sally’s Book Reviews – Circumstances of Childhood by John W. Howell.
Sally G. Cronin’s review of Circumstances of Childhood is one that makes me glad I’m a writer. This book was a little different from my usual thriller work and I was pleased Sally recommends it. Sally is a very talented author and works hard all year promoting other authors. A visit to her blog will […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Resolution.”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday and this week’s prompt is “resolution.” Linda Hill says we can use the word any way we want. (My chest swells with the idea of such freedom.) If you would like to join this happy band of delusional souls go to Linda’s blog and see how easy it […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Another Friday. This year has no more Fridays left. Sorry folks but you spent them all. The good news is next year there a reload of fifty-two Fridays is just waiting for the stroke of midnight. Then we will have a fresh batch of things of which to look forward.When you think about it, […]
My TOP 5 Fiction Reads of 2017. #RRBC #AuthorShout #IARTG #IndBk
Originally posted on Welcome to the World of Suzanne Burke.:
Hello and welcome to My TOP 5 Fiction Reads of 2017. ? When Only The BEST will do. ? It was a difficult task selecting My Favorite Reads of 2017. I have read and reviewed many books in this rapidly disappearing year. I select my…
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Reflections
“So Lucy. What do you think about the year? It is almost New Year’s Eve, and I wonder if you have some thoughts about 2017.” “Boy, Bailey. You are pretty philosophical for a hound.” “I’m a boxer, not a hound.” “Just an expression.” “Back to my question.” “I’m thinking. I guess I will have to […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day again. Last week we witnessed Harriet and Alice in a bit of panic over the information Frank Plano had to offer about them being seen in Kenosha. What was especially troubling to them was the possibility that Frank knew they were frequent visitors to the Severides. Harriet made the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #154
Using 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 keith@channing.info before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where […]



















