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Indie Author Friday -John W. Howell #IndieAuthors #thriller #suspense

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As you know, Teri Polen is a fantastic author and reviewer. I am honored to be featured on her Blog today. You will enjoy a visit.

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It’s Friday!!!  And I’m so happy to have my friend, John W. Howell, here for Indie Author Friday.  His blog keeps me entertained daily with writerly things, views of his neighborhood, and weekly stories, and his thriller/suspense series with unlikely hero John J. Cannon is not only compelling, it can kick up the heart rate a few notches.  I have to mention his penguin wearing the sombrero question has one of the best answers I’ve seen yet.

The John Cannon Trilogy begins in Port Aransas where San Francisco lawyer John J. Cannon decided to go after taking a live of absence form his firm. He bought a boat he named My GRL with the idea of giving the charter boat business a try. He was unaware that a group of terrorists already targeted his boat to be used on a mission to destroy a symbol of America. He woke up…

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Book Review – My GRL by John Howell

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Don Massenzio usually reviews books that have an extremely wide audience. I am therefore very honored that he would post such a lovely review of My GRL. Don is also a master of the mystery story and has a number of books in print. Check out his blog and his books as well.

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My GRLGoodread Synopsis:

John J. Cannon, a successful San Francisco lawyer, takes a leave of absence from the firm and buys a boat he names My GRL. John is unaware his boat has been targeted by a terrorist group to be used to destroy a symbol of America’s greatness. John’s first inkling of trouble is when he wakes up in the hospital and learns he was found unconscious next to the body of the young woman who sold him the boat in the first place. John now is the only one standing between the terrorists and the success of their mission.

My Review:

Just from the synopsis, I was hooked on the story line. The book did not disappoint. It starts out with a senseless murder and then pulls in elements of a classic thriller. We have bad guys pretending to be good guys, a relentless law man and a reluctant…

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Guest author: John W. Howell – Head to head with John J. Cannon

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Today I have the pleasure of a guest spot on Sue Vincent’s blog. Visit and take a look around. Sue also welcomes other writers to guest post as well. Thank you again, Sue

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Interview with John W. Howell by John J. Cannon…

About John J. Cannon:

John J. Cannon finished his undergraduate work at Stanford University and earned a law degree from Harvard. John became a litigation attorney who has been practicing for over ten years. A vacation lead him to discover the desire to try his hand at becoming a charter boat captain. He bought a boat he named My GRL and enrolled in a course to secure his papers. John was awarded the highest civilian award for service to the United States for his work in preventing an attack on America.  He is married and has one child and now lives on Mustang island where he operates the Our Justice charter company.

Thank you, Sue.  I don’t often take time out to do interviews but the charter season must take some seasonal time off so it is wonderful to…

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John W. Howell

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I have the pleasure of being on Susan Toy’s blog today. As you know Susan is the go-to person for recommendations. She also has a wonderful goal of helping Indie Authors. So, visit her blog and be prepared to be amazed by all that she has to offer. Thank you, Susan.

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What is your latest release and what genre is it? I am re-releasing my first book My GRL due to my desire not to re-new my publisher’s contract. It is Thriller Fiction

Quick description: The first book in the John J. Cannon Trilogy where John J. Cannon, successful San Francisco lawyer, takes a leave of absence from the firm and buys a boat he names My GRL. He is unaware that his newly-purchased boat had already been targeted by a terrorist group. John’s first inkling of a problem is when he wakes up in the hospital where he learns he was found unconscious next to the dead body of the attractive young woman who sold him the boat in the first place. John now stands between the terrorists and the success of their mission.

my-grl-frontBrief biography:
John began his writing as a full-time occupation after an…

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Review Revisited: My Grl by John Howell #thriller #ASMSG #99cents

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Thought you would like to see a super review by Charles Yallowitz the author of the Legends of Windemere a hard to put down fantasy series. He also writes action/adventure books and I’m reading Chasing Bedlam his latest.

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My GRL

To celebrate John W. Howell’s re-release of his first novel, I’m reposting my review.  First, let me say the following:

GET MY GRL for 99 cents!

Now for the review that originally went live in 2014:

This was my first time reading a mystery/thriller and I expected there to be tons of action and intrigue.  Instead, I found a lot of suspense and colorful characters that kept me wanting to read more.  The pacing is fast at most points and there’s very little lingering on scenes.  A plot point is hit, suspicions are raised, twists occur, and then off to the next leg of the adventure.

I know from that description it sounds like I’m saying this is rushed, but it’s the opposite.  The speed of the story is one that tickles your nerves because you’re always wondering what something means.  A few times you even wonder if there’s a…

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Five Ways to Contact Your Favorite Author – Guest Post by John W. Howell…

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So honored to guest post on Chris The Story Reading Ape’s blog. I imagine It is like playing Carnegie Hall. A real honor. Thanks, Chris. A visit to Chris’ blog is a must for every serious writer. There is so much information there and an opportunity to let folks know what you think.

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Since I have been asked a number of times by readers how to contact authors, I thought it would be good to provide a little reminder information about what you can do if you enjoy a book or author’s work and you want to get to know that author better.

 We all have the times when a book or series of books talk to us as if the author wrote the text for us alone. I remember reading the short stories of John Cheever many years ago. It was almost as if John had entered my life and was telling tales about me as a person. As a result, I wanted to make contact with him but had no idea how. In those days, most authors used their publisher as a shield from their readers. You could pen a note and hope it somehow got through. I did compose…

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Author Interview: John W. Howell

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Laurie Bell was kind enough to interview me this week. She has an interesting series of interviews and other features on her blog titled Rambles, Writing and Amusing Musings. Her subheading is “Smile! Laugh Out Loud! Enjoy the Following” so you know a visit is worthwhile.

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This is the sixth interview in my series of Author Interviews.

Pull up a chair, sit back and relax. Enjoy reading.

Introducing John W. Howell, author of My GRL, His Revenge and Our Justice

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Imagine if you will a gorgeously sunny afternoon. The sun is beginning to drop into the ocean. A soft wind is drawing fluffy white streaks into mesmerizing pictures. Ships bob in the nearby dock. There is a little table outside a beach side café. I drop into the seat opposite my next guest.

Hi John, it’s so good of you to give me a little of your time. First up, tell me a bit about yourself.

My day starts in the morning with a big cup of coffee and a few e-mails. Then it is off to the beach with the two boxers and my wife. Depending on the day of the week, next…

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