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A Perfect 10 with John Howell

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Don Massenzo has allowed me to visit on his terrific blog. As you may know, Don is the author of the “Frank ” detective series. His latest is Frank Immersed (Book 5). Check out his other books while there.

Unknown's avatarDon Massenzio

Today we sit down with John Howell, author of the John J. Cannon series and wonderful blogger. John gives us some great insight into his writing as a craft and as a business.

Please enjoy this edition of A Perfect 10

If you want to check out past interviews, you can find them in the following links:

A.C. Flory, Steve Boseley, Kayla Matt, Mae Clair, Jill Sammut, Deanna Kahler, Dawn Reno Langley

Also, if you are an author and you want to be part of this feature, I still have a few slots open for 2017. You can email me at don@donmassenzio.com

john-howell1)    Does writing energize or exhaust you?

I must say there are times when I experience both. When I’m having a particularly tough time with a plot point, I feel as if I have gone ten rounds with a welterweight. I’m not…

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Review: My GRL by John W. Howell

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A wonderful Review of My GRL by Laurie Bell. Pop over and visit her blog. She has prompts, reviews, and a number of other things. Thank you Laurie.

Laurie Bell's avatarRambles, writing and amusing musings

My GRL by John W. Howell

About the book

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 Review

John Cannon takes a break from his job and moves to a little coastal town where the biggest decision he needs to make is whether to buy a boat or not.

Sounds Idyllic.

Little does he know it will be a decision that will change his life. The boat…

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My Advice for New Writers by John W. Howell

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Vicki Goodwin, one of the founders of Mystery Thriller Week, has published a post that I wrote with some advice for new writers. Pop over and check out the events for Mystery Thriller Week. Thank you, Vicki.

Vicki Goodwin's avatarMystery Thriller Week

Your book

I was at a book signing the other day, and a person asked me a question that caused me to have to think a little before blurting out an answer. The question was, “What should every new writer know?” My answer at the time seemed to satisfy the person asking but after giving it a little more thought I decided that my reply was at best adequate and at worst incomplete. Now thanks to the Mystery Thriller Week I have been given another opportunity to adequately express what I have no come to call My Advice for New Writers that Every New Writer Should Know Before Deciding to Become a Writer. I think you can tell from my title that the thought process has grown from my initial response at the book signing. Also, if you have decided to become a writer no matter what anyone tells you, I would…

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The Rave Awards! #RRBC

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A fun post about the RRBC awards announcement. I have to say it is a fun time and Craig and Lisa made the most of the evening. I was very happy to be included. Congratulations, Craig and thanks for the memories.

coldhandboyack's avatarEntertaining Stories

The limousine pulled into a row of other limos. Lisa Burton* sat across from me in the back. A four-hundred pound man sat next to me in a tux. “Why is he here again?”

“Don’t worry about him,” Lisa said. “He’s from Harry Winston, and he comes with the diamonds. I have to give them all back after the program.”

“That’s too bad. They look really nice.” We pulled forward a few car lengths, and I asked him to let me out.

“What are you doing? You’ll miss the red carpet.”

“That’s the idea. I’m slipping in the back, grabbing a beer, and meeting you at our table. You’re the spokesmodel. It’s your job to take this bullet for me.”

“You’re such a baby. Don’t worry, I’ve got this.”

I wound my way to our table and sat where my name card indicated. The room filled up as Lisa wound…

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Cover Reveal: A Desolate Hour by Mae Clair #RRBC Author

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Mae Clair is a terrific writer and she will be launching the third book in the Point Pleasent Series July 18th. I’ve read book one which is now $.0.99 and have book two on my Kindle.

Mae Clair's avatarFrom the Pen of Mae Clair

Happy Monday, everyone! I’m kicking off the week by doing a cover reveal for A Desolate Hour, the third and final book in my Point Pleasant mystery/suspense series focused on the Mothman of urban legend.

Book cover for A Desolate Hour by Mae Clair shows a small town overlooking a river at night, full moon overhead, cover in wash of green red and black with white lettering

A DESOLATE HOUR
Book 3 in the Point Pleasant Series
Genre: Suspense/Mystery
Length: 79,000 Words
Publisher: Kensington Publishing/Lyrical Underground Imprint
Publication Date: July 18, 2017

BLURB:

Sins of the past could destroy all of their futures . . .

For generations, Quentin Marsh’s family has seen its share of tragedy, though he remains skeptical that their misfortunes are tied to a centuries-old curse. But to placate his pregnant sister, Quentin makes the pilgrimage to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, hoping to learn more about the brutal murder of a Shawnee chief in the 1700s. Did one of the Marsh ancestors have a hand in killing Chief Cornstalk—the man who cursed the town with his dying breath?

While…

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Get in the Jeep and Pass Out Some Flyers: Help Promote Chasing Bedlam

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Charles Yallowitz is gearing up for another Bedlam release. If you haven’t read Crossing Bedlam you still have a couple of weeks before Chasing Bedlam comes out. The story is of the Shattered States of America and two people trying to survive. It has humor, action, and a Jeep. Not to be missed

Charles Yallowitz's avatarLegends of Windemere

Chasing Bedlam Cover Teaser Chasing Bedlam Cover Teaser

Coming in February!
‘Chasing Bedlam’ needs a hand!

So I made a call for help over the weekend, but I figured I’ll make a pure one as well.  I’m looking at the second weekend in February, which means I’m doing a little hype work right now.  Be nice to get a few sales on the first book, but I’m not sure how to do that.  It’s been dormant for a while, which has me worried.

I’m thinking of making the sequel 99 cents like the first since the series hasn’t taken off like Legends of Windemere.  At least for a few months.  It might be that a new Bedlam book is 99 cents until the next one comes out.  We’ll see what happens.

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