Author: John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

Thank You Teagan Geneviene for Helping Launch His Revenge

November 3, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 2 Comments

Teagan has run a post in support of the His Revenge launch. You can visit it here. Teagan is the author of the wonderful book Atonement Tennessee which I read and loved.

Here is a little information about her.

Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene, a southerner by birth, was “enchanted” by the desert southwest of the USA when she moved there. She had always devoured fantasy novels of every type. Then one day there was no new book readily at hand for reading — so she decided to write one. And she hasn’t stopped writing since.
Her work is colored by her experiences in both the southern states and the southwest. Teagan writes many types of fantasy, from what she likes to call “quest type” fantasy, to urban fantasy, to fantasies with a dash of mystery. Her blog “Teagan’s Books” contains serial stories written according to contributions from viewers.

Major influences include Terry Brooks, David Eddings, Robert Jordan, and Charlaine Harris.

Thanks A. G. Moye for Helping Launch His Revenge

November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 2 Comments

I want to thank A.G. Moye for helping with the launch of His Revenge. He is has posted a launch announcement at http://lightningbooksbyagmoye.wordpress.com Visit his other blog at http://booksbyagmoye.blogspot.com/ as well. As a thank you i would like you to know more about A.G. Moye.

A.G.Moye is the author of Fifteen Books all available on Amazon. Visit his author page to see them.

Here is a little more information about his books from A.G.

#marauder #SpaceCowboy #books with a Twist! are my hashtags. Born in the cotton fields of Arkansas.
Lived in Clarksville, AR and delivered newspapers from five to fourteen. After the death of my Father when I was eleven, my Mother remarried few years later and moved me to California. “Los Angeles” to be exact.
Boy, was that a shock for a fifteen a boy to come from a small town of 3,000 people to the huge city of LA. I recalled the first morning after we arrived, I was used to walking all around our small town and set out to walk around my new home. I didn’t get very far when a car full of teenage girls pulled up next to me walking on the sidewalk. The one in the passenger seat yelled to me, “Hi Jolly Green Giant!” I guess because I had on a green shirt, and my eyes are green. Being from a small southern town, girls just didn’t speak to guys without being properly introduced at that time! I was so embarrassed, I couldn’t speak. Laughing at my red face, they drove away! That was my introduction to California lifestyle

I started writing on the computer my Lightning in the Tunnel series in 1987 after thinking back about the riots in LA and wondered what would really happen in that city should a big event take place like a nuclear bomb, that was how my Lightning in the Tunnel series came about.
I have found my true love, my wife pushed me to publish my books after reading one of them, and she has been my greatest saleslady! Can you guess, I loved to write.
Brandi’s Nightmare followed my new science fiction/space opera called the “Chronicles of the Marauder-Marauder Rising is out. Complete with Alien creatures and personality conflicts.
Chronicles of the Marauder Book Two is now out. Book Three the conclusion is written but awaiting editing along with my next book of the Lightning in the Tunnel series called “Lightning Rages.” Two off-shoots of this series are being written, due out in 2015.
My Novella, called, “Sasha: A beam of Light” This is another unique book that has vampires, giant spiders, medieval knights, and witches! Check out my books, you might find something you like. Just a thought, LOL!

Shout Out to Teri Polen for Helping Launch His Revenge

November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 4 Comments

Teri Polen is a reader and reviewer and has a killer blog named Books and Such. She is helping with the launch of His Revenge and as a thanks I want you to know a bit about her.

Here are some of her badges

Here is what Teri says about herself.

“Some of my favorite things in life are books (no romance), music (preferably alt/rock and absolutely no country), movies (rarely chick flicks), red wine (no Merlot) and dark chocolate (please don’t add any fruit to what is already perfection). On the flip side of that, I strongly dislike the color pink and loathe shopping – unless it’s in a bookstore or someplace I can buy movies, music, wine, or chocolate. That being said, it’s pretty evident why my female friends think I’m a little strange.”

Thank you again, Teri

Thank you Phillip McCollom for the help with the His Revenge Launch

November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 1 Comment

Phillip McCollom helped with the launch of His Revenge. You can go to his site and view the post HERE.

As a way of a thank you I would like to give you a little information about Phillip.

Haunted by the specter of Homer, Phillip found that his only means of appeasement was to write stories. First horrible, terrible stories; then soon not-so-horrible, not-so-terrible stories. Homer shows up less and less these days, and Phillip’s hoping that by the time he writes good stories, Homer will have chosen to move on to the next cartoon-spiritual plane.

Phillip also does killer reviews of books that maybe you wanted to read but knew you would not live long enough to get around to them. Here is just a sample of the list.

Phillip’s blog is a celebration of living life “in the moment” which was a lesson he learned through a process of experience which we all shared.

Thanks for the support Phillip.

Thank You, Pamela Beckford Again, for His Revenge Support

November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 4 Comments

Pamela also volunteered to help with the launch of His Revenge by posting the news on her other blog Year Around Thanksgiving. Have a visit. What makes this post so special is Pamela was in a severe car accident yesterday and still finds the time to help other authors. Yes, she is okay with a number of bruises. Thank you again, Pamela and I’m so glad you are okay.

You know from yesterday Pamela is the author of four great books of poetry found here on Amazon.

Thanks to Madi Preda for Helping Launch His Revenge

November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 2 Comments

A thank you to Madi Preda for helping in getting the word out regarding the launch of His Revenge. You can visit her site Author’s Promotion to view the post. My thank you includes a little information about Madi.

Madi is the author of How to Promote and Market Your Book and the driving force behind Authors Promotion.

Madi Preda is a freelance publicist, who started doing promotion for books and writers when her husband published his two novels. She created publicity campaigns for many writers, traditional or self-published, publicizing more than 50 books within a year of launching her first campaign. Her mission is helping authors to gain more exposure and media coverage through her online marketing campaigns. As a result of her experience she decided to write a practical guide for authors, or aspiring writers, in marketing, explaining step by step how to make a book successful from the manuscript stage to wholesale distribution.

You can reach Madi here:

Website: http://authorspr.tripod.com
Twitter: AUTHORSPR
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://gr.linkedin.com/pub/authors-promotion/78/9b9/2b5/
Blog: http://authorspromotion.wordpress.com

Thanks to Craig Boyack for the help Launching His Revenge #RRBC

November 3, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 4 Comments

Craig is the author of six excellent books. You can review them all here on Amazon. He also is a very talented humorist. You should go over to his site and check out the dialog at the end of the announcement of the His Revenge launch. I’ll give you a hint there is some confusion with lunch. Thanks, Craig, it was terrific.

Here is the lineup of Craig’s books.

Craig lets us know a little about him in his words.

I was born in a town called Elko, Nevada. I like to tell everyone I was born in a small town in the 1940s. I’m not quite that old, but Elko has always been a little behind the times. This gives me a unique perspective of earlier times, and other ways of getting by. Some of this bleeds through into my fiction.

I moved to Idaho right after the turn of the century, and never looked back. My writing career was born here, with access to other writers and critique groups I jumped in with both feet.

I like to write about things that have something unusual. My works are in the realm of science fiction, paranormal, and fantasy. The goal is to entertain you for a few hours. I hope you enjoy the ride.

Craig

Big Thanks Pamela Beckford for Helping Launch His Revenge

November 2, 2015 ~ John W. Howell

Pamela has graciously volunteered to help launch His Revenge. You can visit her blog here. to see the post.

Pamela is an exquisite poet and the author of four books of poetry which can be found on Amazon.

Thank you Katie Sullivan for Helping Launch His Revenge

November 2, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 7 Comments

Katie Sullivan is helping launch His Revenge. Visit her Blog and check it out. Katie is the author of Changelings into the Mist and the Novella Three Ghosts

A little about her from Katie.

“Writer, mom, real-food foodie, reckless gardener and wannabe spy.

Descended of pirates and revolutionaries, I am a lover and student of all things Irish. Born in the States, I am a dual US/Irish citizen, and studied history and politics at University College, Dublin – although, at the time, I seriously considered switching to law, if only so I could attend lectures at the castle on campus.

I live in the American Midwest with my son, two cats and a pesky character in my head named D (but you can call him Dubh).”

Thanks, Katie.

Thank You,Debra Mauldin for Helping Launch His Revenge

November 1, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 4 Comments

Debra is taking part in the His Revenge launch. You can visit her blog here. She has the popular blog titled Mama Bear’s Musings. Debra is also a published author with short stories published in several anthologies this year. (click to go to buy site)

How Debra describes herself

Aspiring writer. Wife; Mother to 3 beautiful daughters; Grandmother to 6 (soon to be 7!). My grandchildren are my world! I’m a Certified Aromatherapist with an Associate’s Degree in Human Services. Writing has always been a part of my life. My passions are writing, reading, helping others, gardening, nature, and spending time with my grandchildren.