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Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell ~ 56 Comments

Funny Friday

Happy Friday the thirteenth. Well, here we are, almost finished with the first full week in a while. Seemed like a long one for sure. I hope you can make it the last eight hours or so. The weekend is right around the corner. One of my friends refers to Friday as Saturday Eve. I suppose that is a good way to look at it.

This week had its events. I received My GRL back from the editor with the final proof. I will be spending a little while doing the formats and then reporting to the cover artist the number of pages, the price, and providing the back cover endorsement. My publisher wants me to remind them when I’m going to launch the new edition of My GRL. I still plan on March 1st. I guess I will send them a note when I get closer.

I will be pricing My GRL at $2.99 for Kindle and $14.95 for the paper edition. That will be $3.00 off the current price off the Kindle and $2.00 off the paper.

I also kicked off a price discount for Our Justice. Today EReader News Today is featuring Our Justice at $0.99. You can go there or to Amazon.  Today’s John Ku talks about writing and promotion. I hope you like it.

Writing by John W. Howell © 2017

Scribble long hours,

Craft the best book you can do. . .

Sell it like tooth paste.

 

Friday John Ku – AKA TGIF

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TGIF

 

It looks like we survived the New Year’s celebrations and are close to the end of the work week. Since this was a short week we probably have a little energy left that we can invest in a terrific weekend. I know this week was quite stress-free for me. I managed to get my next book off to the beta readers and the edits to My GRL back to the editor. I think it as a good week. Sometimes working in a vacuum it is hard to say whether the week was good or not.  This is why having a goal or two established for the week gives you a measure of your movement. Now that these two tasks are accomplished I can turn back to getting my next book finished. Knock wood the first draft should be done by the end of April. This week’s John Ku talks about goals. I hope you have a great weekend.

Goals by John W. Howell © 2017

Once they are written,

It is hard to ignore them. . .

Goals are persistent.

Friday JohnKu – AKA TGIF

~ John W. Howell ~ 40 Comments

 

Happy New Year

The last Friday of the year. Hard to believe isn’t it? I imagine everyone is looking forward to a great New Year weekend. I hope all you who still have day jobs get Monday off. I remember how nice it was to have that Monday off. It made the week go fast and was very useful if I happen by chance to get into the condition of having too much fun over the weekend. (never happened. Ha ha ha)

Today’s JohnKu is another wish. This is the second part of the pair that was published last week.

Another Wish by John W. Howell © 2016

To all those, I’ve touched,

To those who remain in heart . . .

A happy New Year.

 

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – and A Wish

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Christmas Tree

 

One more Friday bites the dust. I know a lot of companies are letting their folks go early today so it could be that the week will be history by noon. (woo woo).

Here we are only two more shopping days until Christmas Day. I hope Y’all are ready and if not, I wish you the best in keeping your panic under control. I find margaritas are very useful in this regard.

Today’s JohnKu brings you a wish for a Happy Holiday season

A Wish by John W. Howell ©2016

To those who I know,

Include those I never met. . .

Happiness to you.

Friday – JohnKu – AKA TGIF

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Friday

 

Another Friday and there are only two more left in the year. Hummm that makes them sound more precious than usual. The good news is there is at least one more before Christmas. That means at least seven more shopping days (well, actually there are eight) until you are out of luck on the brownie point department. I would call this “last-minute,” but know some people who wait until the 23rd or 24th. I’m way too obsessive for that kind of behavior. If I waited until the 23rd, there would be 22 (at least) sleepless nights worrying about whether the gift would be available, able to be located, or even still on the market. When I shop early, I know my options and can plan accordingly. I have back-ups to the back-ups since I take this gift giving stuff seriously.  I live in a very small town, so on-line has been a boon. Residing in a larger city, I used to be able to go to the mall and find exactly what I had in mind. Now there is no mall, and my wife is not someone who would like fish-hook earrings. I have my shopping done, and only one gift is “late.” I got on the phone yesterday to track it down and was informed it would be delivered today. So all is good. I will spend time wrapping (laughable) the gifts and then sit back and enjoy the holiday. Of course, I will have to fret about the question on whether the gifts are acceptable or not. At least I didn’t have to settle on a late buying binge, and I’m to blame if the gifts are not right.

Today’s JohnKu talks about gift giving.

The Gift by John W. Howell © 2016nly one chance

There’s only one chance,

To find that perfect present. . .

From the heart is best.

Friday JohnKU – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell ~ 64 Comments

Christmas Tree

Photo of our Christmas tree this year

Looks like we are going to make the week. I have spent some time doing my Holiday shopping via the keyboard. I don’t know why I have resisted this method of shopping. It is so easy to search and click. Also, many of the retailers are offering free shipping. For an old island dweller, whose closest gift store is a forty mile round trip this is a real boon to spending. Oh yeah, the downside of convenience is the escalation of the outlay.  I guess I will worry about that in January. I also have a granddaughter in Germany this year and sending a gift is not very practical. A nice Amazon gift card delivered into her e-mail box solves the time and distance problem. Ahhhh modern technology. Today’s JohnKu celebrates the good side.

Technology by John W. Howell © 2016

A keyboard is all,

That’s needed to shop the world. . .

Of course, money too.

His revenge sale

Photo by Gwen Plano

Oh yes, I almost forgot. His Revenge is on sale for $0.99 in the US and £0.99 in the UK. and featured on E-Reader News today

US Amazon

UK Amazon  

 

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell ~ 48 Comments

 

Friday

Another week is about to go into history. Friday is the measure of our lives it seems. We all look forward to it even if we are not chained to a full-time job. Friday has a sense of accomplishment attached to it that no other day can share. I think if Friday were an animal it would be a trumpeting elephant announcing its presence to the world.  Friday crashes through trees and lets nothing get in the way. In short, Friday is awesome. Today’s JohnKu does not try to hide the idea of a boisterous Friday. I hope you like it and congratulations on making it this far.  Oh, and by the way, His Revenge will be on sale for $0.99 starting December 8th through Sunday, December 11th in the US and the UK. (£0.99). I will say more as we get closer.

Friday by John W. Howell

No way to silence,

The obvious arrival. . .

Of our revered pal.

Friday John Ku – AKA – Black Friday

~ John W. Howell ~ 39 Comments

Black Friday

Well, here we are on Black Friday. Since most of the working folks have been off since yesterday, the day has new meaning.  It is our civic duty to get out there and spend till we drop. Never mind the lines, the crowds, surly clerks, fistfights, and mayhem. WE CAN SAVE SOME BUCKS TODAY. Isn’t that what it is all about? (What? You say Black Friday has been running all month? I say so what. Get out there and duke it up.) Today’s John Ku talks about tradition.

Black Friday by John W. Howell © 2016

Thanks the day before,

Armor and mace for today . . .

Love our traditions.

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell ~ 58 Comments

TGIF

This week has gone quickly. I suppose being busy has helped. I managed to get the My GRL manuscript off to the editor for a final go through. I also finalized the cover and will have it to show at a later date. I have been working on a newsletter that isn’t quite right so I think it might take more time. My attempts at humor fell pretty flat. I believe it is hard to write humor when you have no idea what the audience will find funny. Let me give you an example. I wanted to explain that the recipient had the option to cancel their subscription. So I said, “If you find this letter does not live up to the three reasons to keep it, feel free to  dump your subscription like it was last night’s Chorizo burrito.”

*crickets*

At least the political situation is beginning to work its way into some semblance of normalcy. Let’s hope so. Today’s JohnKu talks about situations where we fear the worst but the outcomes are never as bad as feared.

Events of Fear by John W. Howell © 2016

Fearing the worse case,

We build walls of protection. . .

Now feel too cautious.

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Veteran’s Day

~ John W. Howell ~ 37 Comments

 

As the ashes of the election are being swept up I think it is time to pause and remember those who make the democratic process possible no matter how far afield it goes.

The men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice should receive our thanks, today and a prayer for their lasting peace. Those still serving and those who have served deserve our gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy. Today’s JohnKu is in honor of all who have served.

Service by John W. Howell © 2016

We wake to free air,

We sleep soundly without fear. . .

Uniforms insure.