Tag Archives: John W. Howell Author
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Sunshine Blogger Award
I was very honored this week to receive the Sunshine Blogger award from three terrific bloggers. Mark Bierman Ron Yates Gwen Plano I don’t usually do awards, but I was so touched that these three would gang up on me separately nominate me for an award that has anything at all to do with […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week we all thought there was going to be a significant shoot-out. We were quite surprised that whoever was intent on shooting Larry, Andrew, and Jerry decided that since the police were on the way, they should take a powder (True Detective magazine vernacular) Let’s get […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #246 by Keith Channing
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6 pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at The Second Monte Carlo Auto Rally in 1912
This week marks the anniversary of the second auto rally at Monte Carlo in 1912. We all know we want to go there, and as usual, we need to take a list of things not to do to stay out of trouble. So here is the list. Top Ten Things Not to Do at […]
Views of the Neighborhood – More Plants
Since not much is going on around the neighborhood, The Producer and I went out searching for signs of spring. Come walk with us. As we get started we should read the famous signboard in front of El Arroyo restaurant in Austin. Pretty much describes Texas weather. Yeah, this morning, lots of fog. Sure sign […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Last Movie Seen
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and this week’s prompt is…well, let’s let Linda Hill explain it. “Your prompt for #JusJoJan and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “movie title.” Take the title of the last movie you watched (just the title, not the premise of the movie), and base your post on […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Another Friday and another weekend eve. I don’t have a lot to report this week but was pleased to receive back three beta reader comments. These guys were way ahead of the due date, and I’m grateful for their attention to the book. I am looking forward to the others. I am working on […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Outside After the Rain
“Hey, Twiggy. Where are you?” “Over here in the rocks.” “What are you doing there?” “The grass is all wet and feels icky on my feet.” “So, what is the attraction out here?” “Look at that flowerbed. Nice black stones. Collect the sun heat.” “Okay. I can see that. You think Mom would approve?” “I’m […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week, we were in Jerry’s apartment when all hell broke loose. Someone is outside in the hall shooting at the door. Larry, Andrew, and Jerry move to the back bedroom of the apartment, and Larry lays prone on the floor with a bead on the entrance. […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #245 by Keith Channing
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6 pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the […]
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