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Guest Post – C.S. Boyack – #newbook – Tracks of Infinity
I am happy to have Craig Boyack on my blog today. Craig is a very creative writer who has written some of the best speculative fiction books. His stories are unique, and his characters are likable and memorable. Craig is here today to talk about his latest book. So Craig, the post is yours. Thanks […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Hot Water
I randomly opened the book His Revenge to page 109. Without looking, I pointed to the page, and the closest word to my finger was a tie between hot and water, so I used both. Hot Water by John W. Howell © 2024 “What are you reading?” “A fascinating book about scientific experiments.” “Really. You […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Your Significant Other’s Birthday
This post ran on April 1, 2019. Since there are still birthdays to consider, I hope it is useful now. * * * If your significant other is having a birthday, there are things that you should not do. Yesterday was my significant other’s birthday, except for one thing: I managed to avoid the […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Trash and Treasure
Today, we are going to explore the neighborhood and check out what some consider trash. Is there treasure? You can decide. We are catered by Arlo Grey of Austin. Or entertainment is Mary Heather Hickman. Menu OLIVE OIL POACHED HALIBUT cioppino broth, clam escabeche, kennebec potato, tarragon, baby carrot BRICK HALF CHICKEN sweet pepper puree, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “i before e”
The desire for something different led to punching the Latte button instead of plain coffee. Had to stand back as the machine did its work. Much hissing and bubbling produced a tall glass of delightful milk foam and a layer of golden nectar. Someone called out my name, so I knew it was ready. While […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
A team of student archaeologists in France was surprised while working on a site dating to Gaulic times. The excavations, carried out under the direction of Guillaume Blondel, director of the municipal archaeological service of the city of Eu, delivered, among other things, a moving and very special testimony from the past. Located in a […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Expect a Visitor
“So Twiggy, what makes you think someone’s coming?” “I heard Mom mention a delivery.” “FedEx or what?” “Hmm. I think she said UPS. Maybe I’ll ask her.” “If you ask, she’ll be on to us. We might be put in the no barking place.” “Good thinking. I would hate to miss the opportunity.” “I know. […]
The Last Drive is Featured on Sally Cronin’s Blog Today.
I am so pleased to be featured on Sally’s blog today. She has a feature that gives an author the opportunity to share an excerpt for one of their books. The Last Drive is being featured with an excerpt starring the one and only Lucifer and the antagonist. A visit to Sally’s place is a […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Frustration
I open the book His Revenge randomly to page 143 and, without looking, point to the page. The word closest to my finger is frustration. Frustration by John W. Howell © 2024 “Don’t say it.” “Don’t say what?” “Express your frustration with this situation.” “Okay. You just said it, so I don’t have to.” “I […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are in a Dentist’s Chair
This post ran on July 9, 2018. Since we all still go to dentists, it may be useful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are in a Dentist’s Chair The inspiration for this list was a routine visit to the dentist. Like all dentist offices, I could hear what was […]
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