with John W. Howell
I have been nominated by Charles Yallowitz for a fun project. It is called First Post Challenge. The idea is to list your first post as a ping back to the original and then nominate five other bloggers to do the same.
So here is my first post on Fiction Favorites. I was pleased to see it got two likes. Probably by the only two who read the piece. It was about Kurt Vonnegut my hero.
Here are my five:
Photo courtesy Molly D. McCormick © 2015
One of the side benefits of tropical storms besides the rain is the opportunity to see some fine rainbows. This picture was taken on Monday in the morning looking West. The real downpour had not begun, but this rainbow made an appearance along with some pretty wild-looking clouds.
I had to throw in a picture of my bike from last week’s ride. I was about four miles from home, and the sprocket mechanism gave way. In the photo, it looks like the chain came off but it was much worse. On top of having to walk the four miles back home I also had to spend hard-earned royalties on a new sprocket assembly. The picture below gives you the new view. All that shiny stuff is nickel plated to try to hold off rusting.
A wonderful feature The Sunday Show with Sally Cronin. She graciously hosted a visit. Thank you Sally.
I was privileged to get an advanced reading copy of this book. It is a great story with a strong character who is more like a working man. What a job he has though. You will enjoy this one and the price is right.
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Cover Art by Nio Mendoza
Book Blurb
In a time of heroes, a man will take any job to provide for his family.
Ichabod Brooks has earned a reputation for taking the jobs most men and women fear to challenge. This reputation has brought him to the charred remains of a small village nestled within the hills and forest of Ralian. The ruins are a source of strange monsters that terrorize the countryside and repeatedly elude the local guards and hunters. The few brave souls who have entered the creatures’ lair have yet to come out alive or dead.
The chances of survival are slim, but that generous payment is too much for Ichabod to resist. After all, a man and his family have to eat.
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Today’s view of the Gulf has a bit more optimism in it as opposed to previous photos. The sun is out, and a camper has spent the night without getting drenched.
Compare to last week (below) the weather is fine indeed. Also, there is a couple of morning glories, who have decided to brave the sun and make an appearance. The camper is not supposed to be there since the rules require them to be in an area that has portable toilets. I don’t want to tell anyone since I do not wish a portable toilet at the bottom of the dune walkover.
Honored to be a guest of Sally Embers on her Blog today. She has a very interesting site.
Suffer from writer’s block (which today’s guest blogger declares NON-EXISTENT)? Lack inspiration? Find it difficult to keep to a schedule, a word count goal, a deadline?
One of my guests on CHANGES conversations between authors (see below for more info about our Episode), John Howell, offer tips, advice, humor and more to help you out of your slump! Welcome to my “Guest Bloggers Hall of Fame”, John!
“What to do to Keep Writing Even if You Think You Don’t Feel Like Writing”:
Guest Post by John Howell
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I am very grateful for the guest spot on Sally Ember’s blog. Thank you, Sally, for having me today. I had originally wanted to do some humorous stuff about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
However, as I thought about being a guest of Sally Ember, Ed.D, I had some second thoughts. After…
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Chance to win a copy of this fabulous movie. Read more.
American Sniper is out on DVD the 19th of May. Here is your chance to take home a copy of your very own Blue-Ray + DVD combo. Also, Warner Brothers is donating one dollar of each sale for the film to the Wounded Warriors project. If you would like to buy a copy, you can do so here: http://amzn.to/1zKw2VJ
This is a great cause and a great film.
To be entered to win a copy, please share this post with your favourite social media outlet and drop a comment to let me know. Huge thanks to Warner Brothers and Grace Hill Media for the giveaway prize. A Winner will be chosen over the weekend and notified via their blog. US residents only please.
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Teagan is one of the best storytellers around. Books, Serials, and a cute story of Nashville. Take a read. She also supports writers like crazy. She is a gem.
Great book at an unbelievable price. Who can beat Free?
Right on schedule, the Amazon freebie has kicked in, and you can now download Occasional Soulmates for free. The deal runs through Sunday evening.
If you have a spare mo or two, let your readerly friends know about it via Twitter, Facebook, email, sky writing, semaphore, Morse code, secret languages, or even telephone. They need to read this book! Your mom needs to read this book.
If you never thought a dude could write chick lit, Occasional Soulmates will prove you wrong.
Just sayin’.
Grab your copy today, and help move some virtual paper by spreadin’ the word for me.
As always, much obliged!
Friday is always a welcome sight. It usually comes in the nick of time (so to speak) and is the capstone to a very busy week. I suppose that’s why we all like Friday it gives us permission to take a break. I know I speak of Friday as if it is capable of giving us welcome praise or a pat on the back. Sometimes it does feel like Friday has some personality and substance. I think when we make it to Friday that in itself is a reward. It’s a little like crossing a finish line in a race. The line is there pure and simple. The act of crossing it adds meaning to the line’s purpose.
Not to be overly focused on the weather I am happy to report some sunshine showed up this week.
This week’s JohnKu (A term coined by Words4JP) discusses Friday as a symbol rather than just another day of the week. I hope you like it.
Friday by John W. Howell © 2015
Friday is but one,
The rest of the week is six . . .
Yet we love it so.
