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Author John W. Howell has a #NewRelease

1/18/2023

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Hello blog friends.

Today I'm honored to host friend and author John W. Howell. He is on a book tour, and my site is one of his stops.

Most of you know, John. He's widely visible in the blog world, and he's an accomplished writer. I've known him for years, so it gives me special delight to introduce him and his writing achievements to you today. Let's offer John a very warm welcome. 
                                                                                     ~ ~ ~​
​I am so pleased to be with you today, Gwen. I want to thank you for helping spread the word about The Last Drive. I think it is no secret to your readers that you and I co-authored a book together. During that time, I got to know you better and appreciated just how much you empathize with those who are in trouble. In this story our characters are called up to help a soul who is struggling to find his way in eternity. Sam feels very strongly about being able to help and at times has her own struggles with how to best do that.

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BLURB
In the sequel to Eternal Road - The final stop, Sam and James are reunited to look for two souls, Ryan and Eddie. Ryan was killed in Afghanistan, trying to avoid a schoolyard with his crippled plane. Eddie Rickenbacker, Ryan's hero, is to guide Ryan to his Eternal Home, and now both are missing.

The higher-ups believe that there has been some interference in Ryan and Eddie's journey by Lucifer, so Sam and James have the task of finding Ryan and Eddie to get them back on the road despite the evil interference. Unfortunately, the machinations designed to prevent Ryan and Eddy from completing their journey takes the pair to horrifying testing grounds. The places visited represent the best work of the Devil. They are the trenches of World War I in France, gladiators at the Roman Coliseum, the sinking Titanic in 1912, Hiroshima 45 minutes before the bomb, and the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1943.

This book is for you if you like plenty of action, strong characters, time travel, and a touch of
spiritual and historical fiction. So, join Sam and James as they try to find the missing souls while
staying one step ahead of the Prince of Darkness, who is determined to destroy all that is good.
​EXCERPT
Slight pressure, as if they’re rising in an elevator too fast, settles on Sam and James. Then
comes a soft bounce as though the Olds has gone over an unexpected speed bump. Sam opens her eyes, thrilled to see the LA Coliseum rise above them. “Look, James. We’re in the parking lot of the Coliseum.”

James gapes. “Wow. Beautiful.”

“I know.” Sam pops the door and moves to get out. “Looks like we landed in a reserved
spot.”

James thumps the wheel. “Figures. We’ll have to shift the Olds. I could see someone having
it towed away and leaving us here in nineteen-sixty-seven.”

Sam slides in and shuts the door. “Okay, drive until you find a regular bay.”

“It shouldn’t be too difficult. The original Super Bowl wasn’t a sell-out.”

“Really? Why not?”

James checks around. “Some believed the twelve-dollar ticket was too high. You know how
much the tickets are now?”

“No idea.”

James rubs his fingers and thumb together. “Minimum four-thousand dollars. Those twelve
bucks look quite good.”

“With inflation, it would be higher.”

“Yeah, maybe to ninety-five or a hundred dollars. So, what’s our game plan?”

“Walk to the stadium and check to see who’s at quarterback for Green Bay.” Sam gets out of
the Olds, comes around the front, and heads toward the Coliseum.

James exits the car and shields his eyes from the sun while he admires the beauty of the
Coliseum. The crowd noise makes him want to catch up with Sam so they can talk. He does a
double-time step, and when he reaches her, says, “So, we’re just going in there to check it out?”

“Do you have any better ideas?”

“No. … I know, I know. Then, shut up.”

Sam can’t keep from laughing. “You said it, not me. Okay, here we are.”

James steps in front of Sam. “Wait a minute. We don’t have tickets.”

Sam waves for James to get out of her way. “We can move ahead a few seconds and see
ourselves inside the gate.”

“Oh, yeah, that worked before. Let’s do it. Here, hold my hand. I’ll do the timing.” Sam
grabs James’s hand, and they both close their eyes.
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James and Sam arrive inside. The ticket taker has no idea. James asks, “So, what now?”

PURCHASE LINKS:
The Last Drive is available in paper and Kindle editions on Amazon. Here are the universal
links. The Kindle edition is on sale for 99¢ through mid-February.
Kindle https://mybook.to/FYmkKr
Paper https://mybook.to/BCsWV
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AUTHOR LINKS:
Blog     Facebook     Twitter     Goodreads     Amazon Author’s Page     BookBub  
Eternal Road Buy links:
Kindle Universal link  mybook.to/EternalRoad
Paper universal link mybook.to/Eternalroadpaper
66 Comments
Harmony Kent link
1/19/2023 02:12:20

Great extract and post. Wishing John every success with this latest book! Gwen, thanks for sharing! Hugs 💕🙂

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 04:14:34

Thank you, Harmony, for stopping by and offering cheers for John. It's a pleasure to shine the spotlight on a friend's work, and in this case, on John's latest achievement, The Last Drive. 😊

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john howell link
1/19/2023 06:00:04

Thank. you for your continued supper, Harmony. 🤗

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john howell link
1/19/2023 06:03:59

That should be support, Harmony although supper would be appreciated too 🤣

Mae Clair link
1/19/2023 04:19:35

It's wonderful to see John here today with his latest release, Gwen. Thank you for shining a spotlight on The Last Drive. it's a novel I thoroughly enjoyed. Sam and James are such great characters!

Congratulations to John and thank you for hosting!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 05:16:31

Thank you, Mae. It's a pleasure to host a friend and celebrate his latest achievement.

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john howell link
1/19/2023 06:02:12

Great to see you here, Mae. Your support is very much appreciated. 😁

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Priscilla Bettis link
1/19/2023 04:37:50

Love the excerpt. I'm looking forward to reading The Last Driv.

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Priscilla Bettis link
1/19/2023 04:38:26

drivE
(Lordy!)

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 05:17:00

😄

John howell link
1/19/2023 06:07:15

🤣

Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 05:18:08

Thank you for joining in the celebration, Priscilla. I'm sure you'll enjoy The Last Drive.

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john howell link
1/19/2023 06:05:52

Thank you, Priscilla. I hope you enjoy it as much as I liked writing it. 😁

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Karen Ingalls
1/19/2023 05:19:09

I ordered my copy today. The excerpt is wonderful. Congratulations, John. Gwen, thank you for hosting.

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john howell link
1/19/2023 06:09:21

Thank you, Karen. I certainly hope you enjoy it. 😊

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 06:47:52

It's always a pleasure hosting a friend. Thank you for adding to the celebration, Karen. 😊

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CS Boyack
1/19/2023 05:21:50

Fun excerpt, John. Hope you’re drawing some real attention with this new one.

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john howell link
1/19/2023 06:11:23

Thank you, Craig. Attention is good thing for sure. 😊

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 06:48:26

Thank you for joining in the celebration, Craig. 😊

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john howell link
1/19/2023 05:58:15

Thank you for hosting me today and helping spread the word, Gwen. It is always a pleasure to visit you and your post looks terrific. Also, thank you for the lovely review of The Last Drive. I appreciate your support.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 06:49:50

My pleasure, John. It's always a delight to shine the spotlight on a friend. 😊

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JILL A WEATHERHOLT link
1/19/2023 05:58:37

Another great excerpt! Thanks for hosting John today, Gwen.xo

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John howell link
1/19/2023 06:13:01

Thank you, Jill. Gwen does a great job. 😁

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 06:51:07

Thank you, Jill, for visiting John's book tour today. 😊

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Liz Gauffreau link
1/19/2023 06:01:39

It's great to see John's tour for The Last Mile going so well!

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John howell link
1/19/2023 06:14:39

Thanks, Liz. I appreciate your support and good wishes.😊

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 06:51:41

Thank you, Liz, for adding to the fun.

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Jan Sikes
1/19/2023 06:30:54

I loved this description of what it felt like to move through time, the motion like an elevator. Another wonderful stop on this fabulous tour! Congratulations to you, John. Thank you, Gwen, for hosting today!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 06:52:44

Thank you, Jan, for celebrating John's latest book with us today. All the best. 😊

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john howell link
1/19/2023 08:21:39

Thank you, Jan. I wanted to describe floating in that huge car. So glad it worked. 😁 I appreciate your support.

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Marcia Meara link
1/19/2023 06:31:41

Wonderful excerpt, wonderful post, and two wonderful friends! So nice to see John here today, Gwen, and I can't wait to read this book! I thoroughly enjoyed <I>Eternal Road</I>, and know I'm going to love <I>The Last Drive</I>, too! Lifting my cuppa Earl Grey to HUGE success with TLD, John! You've earned it! :D Thanks for hosting John today, Gwen. :D <3

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 06:53:33

My pleasure, Marcia. Thanks for adding to the celebration. 😊

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Marcia Meara link
1/19/2023 11:55:14

My pleasure as always, Gwen! 😊❤️😊

John howell link
1/19/2023 08:24:47

Thank you, Marcia. I love your endorsement of Eternal Road as well. Eat Grey sound good right now. 😊

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John howell link
1/19/2023 08:26:23

Earl Grey sounds good right now. Sheesh.

Marcia Meara link
1/19/2023 11:57:27

Hmmmmm ... Eat Grey? So MANY ways to go with that, but I think I'll just go with "You're welcome, John!" 😂😂😂

Tim Dittmer link
1/19/2023 07:49:49

Nice job, Gwen. It's good to see this fantastic book from a fabulous author having so much light shining on it.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 08:19:27

Thanks, Tim. I'm pleased to help. 😊

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john howell link
1/19/2023 08:28:37

Thank you, Tim. I appreciate Gwen's help and your support too. 😁

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GP link
1/19/2023 12:12:34

Neither you nor John need an introduction over here; you are both revered as excellent authors! Thank you for being one of John's stops, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 12:23:23

How kind of you to say, GP. Thank you! It's fun to be part of John's book tour. 😊

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john howell link
1/19/2023 12:54:58

There you go saying blushable things again, GP. Thank you 😁

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D. L. Finn
1/19/2023 12:55:14

I'm enjoying your tour, John ;) I agree the first superbowl was a bargain compared to now. It was a great read full of interesting historical moments.

Thanks for hosting, Gwen :)

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 14:34:17

My pleasure, Denise. Thank you for adding to the festivities. 😊

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john howell link
1/19/2023 14:55:12

The first seems like a bargain but want stayed away cause it cost so much. Thanks for your support, Denise. 😁

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Dan Antion link
1/19/2023 13:29:24

Thanks for hosting John's tour today, Gwen. I'm skipping the excerpts because I am reading the book as we speak/type. I am enjoying this book, as I did The Eternal Road. Hopefully, I'll finish the book before the tour comes to a halt.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 14:35:11

Thank you, Dan, for adding cheers to the tour. All the best to you!

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john howell link
1/19/2023 14:58:42

Thanks for your support, Dan. I'm glad you are enjoying the book. 😁

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Joan Hall link
1/19/2023 14:00:53

I enjoyed this excerpt of going to the first Super Bowl. I really enjoyed this book and it was nice to see James and Sam again.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 14:36:14

Thank you for adding excitement to the tour, Joan. All the best. 😊

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john howell link
1/19/2023 15:05:46

Thank you so much Joan. Also thank you for your outstanding review too 😁

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Pamela link
1/19/2023 14:08:12

I downloaded John's newest book more than a week ago. I'm anxiously waiting to read it in early February when I have a break from teaching. I loved Eternal Road and encouraged John (I, along with many others) to write a sequel. So glad he did! Great of you to highlight this book, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/19/2023 14:36:56

My pleasure, Pamela. Thank you for adding to the excitement. 😊

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John Howell link
1/19/2023 15:00:55

Thank you so much, Pamela. I really hope you like the story.

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Jacquie Biggar
1/19/2023 15:30:17

I bet a lot of fans would like to gain entry to the Superbowl that way! lol.
Great to see John visiting your site, Gwen. I enjoyed your collaboration very much.

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john howell link
1/19/2023 16:34:50

Thank you, Jacquie. I think a sneak would be in order in those days. 😁

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Gwen M. Plano
1/20/2023 03:31:18

I'm so pleased you enjoyed the post and the fun exchange. Thank you, Jacquie, for adding to the excitement around John's new book. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
1/19/2023 15:41:25

Great excerpt, John! Thanks for sharing his newest book with us, Gwen!

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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John Howell link
1/19/2023 16:37:00

Thank you, Yvette. Thanks for the visit and kind words.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/20/2023 03:31:59

Thank you, Yvette. It was my pleasure. 🤗

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Teri Polen link
1/20/2023 12:28:31

$12 for a Super Bowl ticket? Sold! Sorry I'm late to the party - getting caught up after being out of town. Thanks for hosting, Gwen!

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John Howell link
1/20/2023 16:37:12

You are not late, Teri. Just delayed is all. Thanks for the support.

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Jacqui Murray link
1/21/2023 07:48:54

Great book tour, John. Kudos to you, Gwen, for hosting him with this interesting book.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/23/2023 08:22:36

Thank you, Jacqui. It was a pleasure.

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mark bierman link
1/22/2023 15:00:20

Congratulations John! All the best with the new release! Thanks for hosting, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/23/2023 08:22:59

Thank you, Mark. It was a pleasure.

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