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March 4, 2017
The One Legged Goose
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The One Legged Goose
A one legged goose
With his love by his side
Gliding along
A smooth looking ride
Underneath
All hell breaks loose
The thrashing foot of the one legged goose
For this, and other random poetry, check out ‘Who Want’s a Theme Anyway?’ here:
Description
A collection of poetry celebrating the beauty of the random. There is no thematic link to these poems, they touch upon almost any subject that crossed the author’s mind in the moment. They were born from a series of journal notes made over the course of a number of months. This collection is an eclectic mix of poems and range from love poetry to landscapes, children, paranormal, science and technology, and animals, with a lot of other topics thrown in for good measure.
March 2, 2017
Knights of Old
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Knights of Old
In days of yore
Of damsels and maids
Of women most fair
When battle was made
A mighty steed
A rampant charger
Dazzling armour
A knight sat proud
A lance in his hand
Spurs on his feet
He threw down the gauntlet
Cast his gage
Of rage and fury
On battlefield bleak
Judge and jury
And justice did reek
Gods will be done
Trial by combat
A test of arms
Running the lists
A lance in his hand
An axe, A sword
Maybe a mace
The weapons of a lord
Shield bedecked
With scarlet eagle
A griffin rearing
The three lion device
The sanctity of arms
The benediction of might
The blessing of arms
The glory of battle
The power of might
The right of power
Razing villages to the ground
E’en the flower filled bower
Men without charms
To the slaughter like cattle
Serfs and peasants
Mere cannon fodder
A time of majesty
They’d have us believe
But the reality was
Worse than we can conceive
For this, and other random poetry, check out ‘Who Want’s a Theme Anyway?’ here:
Description
A collection of poetry celebrating the beauty of the random. There is no thematic link to these poems, they touch upon almost any subject that crossed the author’s mind in the moment. They were born from a series of journal notes made over the course of a number of months. This collection is an eclectic mix of poems and range from love poetry to landscapes, children, paranormal, science and technology, and animals, with a lot of other topics thrown in for good measure.
February 28, 2017
My GRL by John Howell
The cover is new and the book edited once again to enhance the experience. What is really nice is the price has been cut for the introduction. You can buy the kindle version for a special introduction price of
$0.99
Here’s the blurb.
John J. Cannon successful San Francisco lawyer takes a well-deserved leave of absence from the firm and buys a boat he names My GRL. He is unaware that his newly purchased boat had already been targeted by a terrorist group. John’s first inkling of a problem is when he wakes up in the hospital where he learns he was found unconscious next to the dead body of the young woman who sold him the boat in the first place. John now stands between the terrorists and the success of their mission. Amazon for the kindle version
Here is the link to Amazon for the Kindle version
Here is the link to Amazon for the Paper version
Check them out and read the first few pages on Amazon.
Also, you can check out John Cannon’s other two adventures, as well as, the new My GRL at John W. Howell’s Author Page
Author Bio
John began his writing as a full-time occupation after an extensive business career. His specialty is thriller fiction novels, but John also writes poetry and short stories. His first book, My GRL, introduces the exciting adventures of the book’s central character, John J. Cannon. The second Cannon novel, His Revenge, continues the adventure, while the final book in the trilogy, Our Justice, launched in September 2016. All books are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
John lives in Port Aransas, Texas with his wife and their spoiled rescue pets.
February 26, 2017
Author Interview: John W. Howell
Another great interview with John Howell
Rambles, writing and amusing musings
This is the sixth interview in my series of Author Interviews.
Pull up a chair, sit back and relax. Enjoy reading.
Introducing John W. Howell, author of My GRL, His Revenge and Our Justice
Imagine if you will a gorgeously sunny afternoon. The sun is beginning to drop into the ocean. A soft wind is drawing fluffy white streaks into mesmerizing pictures. Ships bob in the nearby dock. There is a little table outside a beach side café. I drop into the seat opposite my next guest.
Hi John, it’s so good of you to give me a little of your time. First up, tell me a bit about yourself.
My day starts in the morning with a big cup of coffee and a few e-mails. Then it is off to the beach with the two boxers and my wife. Depending on the day of the week, next…
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February 23, 2017
LIVE on Amazon! CHASING BEDLAM! #ValentinesDay #99cents #scifi #ASMSG
Guess I missed the Valentine’s launch, but still available on Amazon.
Return to the Shattered States
for a tale of love between a woman & her jeep!
Cover Art by Jon Hunsinger
Lloyd and Cassidy’s last adventure was to honor a life. This time they are out to end one.
It was a normal, violent mission to Texas that should have had nothing more than beer-induced hiccups. That is until an old enemy makes off with Cassidy’s jeep and most of their gear. Needless to say, she’s pissed off and challenging Lloyd for the psychopath of the month award. With the mouthy serial killer by her side, she is going on the warpath from Dallas to Miami even if it means declaring war on the drug cartels.
So strap in for another wild ride through the Shattered States and learn why you never mess with Cassidy’s jeep.
Available on Amazon for 99 cents!
Want a taste?
“So your boss thought she could…
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February 19, 2017
Indie Interview: John Howell
Great Interview with John Howell
Today’s Indie Interview is with John Howell, whose John J. Cannon trilogy has nothing but positive reviews from its readers. He stopped by to talk about the books, and what inspired him to write them.
Hi, John. Welcome to Read A Lot.
Q: Had you always planned on becoming a published author?
A: Since I was in High School I wanted to write. I tried many outlets. I was on the school paper and yearbook staff. Nothing ever came of my desire until I decided to write a book. I started it in 1993 and finished it in 2003. I was working at the time so had to write on weekends and late nights. I printed the book off to take on a trip so I could edit. After fifty pages,
I was working at the time so had to write on weekends and late nights. I printed the book off to…
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February 16, 2017
Chasing Bedlam by Charles Yallowitz – New Release.
Check out the new release from Charles E. Yallowitz
Return to the Shattered States
for a tale of love between a woman & her jeep!
Cover Art by Jon Hunsinger
Lloyd and Cassidy’s last adventure was to honor a life. This time they are out to end one.
It was a normal, violent mission to Texas that should have had nothing more than beer-induced hiccups. That is until an old enemy makes off with Cassidy’s jeep and most of their gear. Needless to say, she’s pissed off and challenging Lloyd for the psychopath of the month award. With the mouthy serial killer by her side, she is going on the warpath from Dallas to Miami even if it means declaring war on the drug cartels.
So strap in for another wild ride through the Shattered States and learn why you never mess with Cassidy’s jeep.
Available on Amazon for 99 cents!
Want a taste?
“So your boss thought she could…
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December 17, 2016
Hamhock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Cheese Taster
Well, it seems that the highly talented Chief Pig Officer, (C.P.O) at J and I Publishing, Sir Bacon Doughnut Royal, has added yet another string to his bow and become a published children’s author. Is there no limit to this Pig’s talent?
As a loyal employee I wanted to share this with you all and to let you know that he is working on the next adventure for the intrepid Hamhock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Agatha the Pug.
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Description
“Hamhock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Cheese Taster,” is the first book in the Inspector Bacon Mystery Series for kids, ages 7-12.
Hamhock and his sidekick, Agatha the pug run a detective agency in London. When Mrs. Brie Gruyere stumbles into the office, desperate for help finding her missing husband, the head cheese taster for the Lemmington Cheese Factory, Hamhock and Pug know they have a case worth solving before them.
There’s more to this mystery than they first think. The family recipe book for the cheese factory is also missing…and there’s something skunky going on across the road.
Relying on wit, clue finding and Pug’s ability to create distraction, this mystery solving duo will stop at nothing to get the job done!
This is a chapter book for intermediate readers, with some harder words included for practise. This book has a British theme, and is mostly written in British English, so the spelling of words reflect that.
Get it here:
August 17, 2016
Hey, Yo!
Important Advice
Formality. In the age of easy self-publishing and digital books, where has it gone? I understand addressing someone you know pretty well by first name. I understand addressing someone you don’t know by their first name if that’s what they introduce themselves as, or if they have a name tag with only their first name on it.
What I don’t understand, is the finer art of the email query in modern society and the digital age. If you want someone to do you a favor, or consider your work for publishing, or become your agent, your reviewer, your proofreader, editor, whatever role you wish them to play, can you not take the time to at least spell their name correctly and check to see if they even take the kind of work you are trying to push?
Bart Smith is an editor. Now, of course he would never be so…
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July 28, 2016
Majestic Reimaginings – New Release
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At last! The moment that I know you have all been waiting for with bated breath. J and I Publishing are proud to announce the release of ‘Majestic Reimaginings’, a landscape color book for adults with accompanying poetry. Beautiful landscape coloring images are presented alongside a poem influenced by that picture.
There are two editions available, ‘Majestic Reimaginings’, and ‘Majestic Reimaginings: Illustrator’s Edition’. We hope that you enjoy them.
For a taster of what to expect see this recent blog post.
The information for both can be seen below:
Majestic Reimaginings
Description
Majestic Reimaginings is a color book for adults with a twist. Lovely poems accompany these images to help you relax and feel the world of nature around you as you color your stress away. Take a few moments for yourself and unwind next to a peaceful river, or relax on the beach and listen to the sounds…
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