Thursday - A Little Personal - Twiggy Goes to the Vet

So today, we have to go for a check-up.” “Excellent. I love Dr Flemming and all the folks at the hospital.” “You need to take care of business before we go.” “Make a will, do you mean?” “No, go potty.” “I said I didn’t have to go. Why don’t we leave already.” “You need to ride in your seat.” “I love this seat, and going bye-bye in the car is my favorite thing to do. You going to be…

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A Cheat Sheet on Body Language for Writers - Written By John W. Howell

A Cheat Sheet on Body Language for Writers – Written By John W. Howell

Hi SEers. John with you today. As a wrap-up to the subject of gestures (or beats) to convey non-verbal communication, I found a great cheat sheet for writers on body language. The cheat sheet is below the text and was developed by ArchetypeWriting.com. The cheat sheet can be used in developing characterizations beyond having to explain just how your character is feeling. I hope you find this…

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Happy National Author Day!

The meme says it all.  Have a Happy National Author’s Day.  To celebrate, check out the following books by clicking on their titles: Cover by Alison Hunt Do I Need to Use a Dragon? by Charles E. Yallowitz Tale of the Drakanox The Tale of the Drakanox: Minstrels of Skaythe VI by Deby Fredericks Books2Read Link The Last Drive The Last Drive by John W. Howell The View From Here The View from Here: A…

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#BadMoonRising The Last Drive by John W. Howell #supernatural #thriller #historical

Many of you know today’s author from his Fri-Yay Good News (guaranteed to warm your heart) and Views of the Neighborhood (always something going on) posts, along with adorable furbaby Twiggy’s Thursday posts. He gives sound logic in his choice of corn maze vs. haunted house and also reveals some exciting news about his WIP […]#BadMoonRising The Last Drive by John W. Howell #supernatural #thriller…

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Smorgasbord Free Book Promotions 2023- Share an Excerpt from one of your published books - #Supernatural Adventure The Last Drive by John W. Howell

In this series you are invited to share an excerpt of 500 words from any of your published books . This feature is for any author who has been promoted on Smorgasbord previously. Please read full details of how to participate at the end of the post. The aim of the series To showcase your book and sell some more copies. Gain more reviews for the book. Promote a selection of your other books that…

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Guest Post - The Last Drive, by John W. Howell #newbook …

Guest Post – The Last Drive, by John W. Howell #newbook …

I am so pleased to be guesting with you today, Chris. I am very grateful to you for helping spread the word about The Last Drive. You have always been so supportive of authors and are a fine one yourself. I think you can understand quite well the changeable mind of an author. For example, I never intended to write a sequel. Once I was into it, though I had to figure out what title to use. I…

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Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2022 - #Supernatural #Adventure John W. Howell, #Western #Romance Sandra Cox, #YA #BlendedFamilies Yvette Calleiro

Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2022 – #Supernatural #Adventure John W. Howell, #Western #Romance Sandra Cox, #YA #BlendedFamilies Yvette Calleiro

Welcome to the Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair with a selection of books from personally recommended authors on my bookshelf I believe will make wonderful gifts for friends, family and for you. The first book is for readers who enjoy a touch of the supernatural with their adventures along with a visit to some pivotal historical moments from  John W. Howell for Eternal Road: The Final Stop About…

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Views of the Neighborhood - Water features

Today is another slow one in Lakeway, so we will visit some features folks have placed in their yards. I had hoped to get photos of the water bubbling in fountains, but most are not turned on for our visit. Fountains of a certain size have been restricted due to the lack of rain. We will make the best of it with food catered by Bangers of Austin. Our entertainment isBrad Paisley Menu Bratwurst –…

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Tuesday - Anything Possible - Finger Point Prompt - Invisable

The prompt is found by opening a book to a random page and, without looking, point to the page. The word or words closest to the pointing finger is the prompt. Today, I opened The Last Drive to page 205, and when I opened my eyes, the word invisible was nearest my finger. Invisible by John W.Howell © 2023 This may appear to be an implausible story made up in the mind of someone who clearly needs…

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday - Prompt "Cozy."

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Cozy.”

  The sound of coffee being produced by the AI that is the cursed machine brings a feeling of joy to the heart. It is coffee that seals the overall cozy feeling that life is worth living. Without coffee, a barren wasteland that is barely existence unfolds in front of even the most optimistic soul. Lucky for me, the machine decides to grant me one more day of bliss. Cup in hand and sip in mouth…

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday - Prompt - "Amble"

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Amble”

    A quiet Saturday morning with the sounds of birds adding to the peaceful feeling. Inhaling the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as it is being made adds to the overall feeling of contentment. The temperature is below the blast furnace level, so an excellent opportunity exists to sit on the patio and enjoy the morning. Twiggy and Lucy decide to come with me to the outside. They are busy reading…

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Top Ten Things Not to Do According to Murphy's Law

  This post ran on April 30th, 2018. It still provides good advice on handling Murphy’s law. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do According to Murphy’s Law. The inspiration for this list was thinking of all the things we do on a daily basis that someone else has done before. This naturally brought up the idea of mistakes and how often they are repeated throughout history. Then, the thought turned to…

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday - Prompt - Note.

  While making a note of today’s destination, It is noticed that the coffee machine has not made a sound in over five minutes. This leads me to believe something is amiss. Looking closer, the plug is found lying on the counter. Knowing how difficult it is for machines to work while unplugged, the situation is corrected. Soon, the aroma and sounds of a fresh cup of joe meet my senses. It’s time to…

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Friday JohnKu - AKA - TGIF - Fri-Yay/Good News

Today’s Good News story continues the good work being done on behalf of Big cats. I am grateful to GP of Pacific Paratrooper for sharing this story, which ran on Fox News. Video shows Colorado wildlife officers dangling rope to rescue mountain lions from spillway Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers spring into action near Vallecito Reservoir By Greg Norman Fox News Published April 24, 2024,…

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Thursday - A Little Personal - Twiggy and Tempeste On a Rainy Day

“Tempeste. What are you doing?” “Looking for crumbs.” “You have to believe there are none around here.” “So I’m finding out. I’ll keep looking, though.” “Suit yourself. Believe me, I’ve been over this place with a fine-toothed comb.” “Fine-toothed comb? What’s that supposed to mean?” “I’ve looked carefully, and there are no crumbs.” “Shoot. There goes the morning.” “Where you going?” “Since…

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Tuesday - Anything Possible - Kreative Kue #430 by Keith Channing

In Keith’s words. “Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at [email protected] before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here. Thank you…

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