It is with great pleasure, I welcome talented author, John W. Howell to my blog today. He has a brand new book hot off the press and I’ll let him tell you about it!
Thank you so much for having me on your blog, Jan, and thank you for helping me launch this book. I know with your new three-book publishing contract you are really busy with deadlines. I’m so glad you could take the time to help with this launch. Speaking of the book, let me describe it. Eternal Road is the story of two people finding their way through the selection process leading to the place where one will spend eternity. Yes, it is true. They both have passed away. James Wainwright just died in an auto accident. Samantha Tourneau died seventeen years before. Sam is James’s guide to help him decide where to spend eternity. This is not your usual thriller or paranormal romance. It is a piece of fiction that is a combination of inspiration, adventure, time travel, sci-fi, a touch of erotica, and a dash of spiritual. In short, it is a lot of things, but hopefully, a story that will make you happy to have read it.
It is now available on Amazon in paper and Kindle. The Kindle edition is introductory priced at 99¢ until October 15th
Here are the universal links to both versions
Kindle Universal link mybook.to/EternalRoad
Paper universal link mybook.to/Eternalroadpaper
The blurb:
James Wainwright picks up a hitchhiker and discovers two things 1. The woman he picks up is his childhood sweetheart, only Seventeen years older. 2. He is no longer of this world.
James began a road trip alone in his 1956 Oldsmobile. He stops for a hitchhiker only to discover she is his childhood sweetheart, Sam, who disappeared seventeen years before. James learns from Sam falling asleep miles back caused him to perish in a one-car accident. He also comes to understand that Sam was taken and murdered all those years ago, and now she has come back to help him find his eternal home.
The pair visit a number of times and places and are witness to a number of historical events. The rules dictate that they do no harm to the time continuum. Trying to be careful, they inadvertently come to the attention of Lucifer, who would love to have their souls as his subjects. They also find a threat to human survival and desperately need to put in place the fix necessary to save humankind.
The question becomes, will James find his eternal home in grace or lose the battle with Satan for his immortal soul and the future of human life with it? If you like time-travel, adventure, mystery, justice, and the supernatural, this story is for you.
An Excerpt
“Don’t you have anything on the first floor? These men are in no condition to climb stairs.”
“Sir. The first floor is all bar space and gambling. We have no rooms down here.”
“Okay, then. We need to use the bar until the doctor has a chance to look at these men.”
Doc Holliday laughs and tells Wyatt, “Now you’re talking sense.”
Wyatt scowls at the joke but says nothing. The manager goes to the bar and asks everyone to take their drinks to the tables. Wyatt helps Virgil up onto the bar and lays him down gently. “Someone get me something for his head.” Until several coats arrive, Wyatt keeps his hand under Virgil’s skull. He murmurs to Virgil that everything will be okay. The way he says it, though, doesn’t convince anyone present that he believes what he says.
While waiting for the coats, helpers lay Morgan on the bar top as well. He sighs and eases himself down onto the hard surface. Doc Holliday takes a chair and orders a double whiskey. The barkeep brings him a glass, and Doc asks him, “You have any cigars?”
Wyatt tells him off, “Doc, you ass. You may have a bullet in your lung, so don’t get to smoking any cigars. Besides, these boys are in no condition to withstand getting suffocated from what you pass off as burning tobacco but smells more like refined horse dung.”
Doc raises his glass. “A salute to the wisdom of my elder.” He downs the whiskey and orders another.
The trailer
John’s bio
John is an award-winning author who, after an extensive business career, began writing full time in 2012. His specialty is thriller fiction novels, but John also writes poetry and short stories. He has written five other books that are on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback versions are also available in the Indie Lector store
John lives in Lakeway, Texas, with his wife and their spoiled rescue pets.
Contact John
John’s other books:
Thank you Jan for your “follow” on my blog. I will have to take pointers from you. My Blog is boring compared to yours! Joh, Thank you for the book launch information. All of your titles sound like something that will appeal to my sense of intrigue!
You are most welcome, my dear. Visit my blog anytime!!
Enjoyed the excerpt and the trailer, John. Out of curiosity, does the car play a big role in the book?
Yes, Jacquie. The car plays a key role in the book. It is the basic mode of transportation to different time zones.
Thank you for stopping by, Jacquie! John already answered your question and this was such a great read! My review is coming soon! And, thank you for following my blog! Hugs!
Thanks for hosting, Jan, and great to see John here, too. The tour is going great! I finished the book and am working on a review. 🙂
~Lauren
Thank you, Lauren. I’m looking forward to your opinion. 😁
Oh, how wonderful, Lauren! I look forward to reading your review!
Hi Dan good luck with the book it looks great. Jan, thanks for hosting.
Good to see you here, Willow. Thanks for the visit.
Always a pleasure John 💜
Thank you for stopping by, Willow!
Hi Jan I am glad I did 😊
John is a fabulous writer. I’m a big fan. Congrats to him on the new book! Thanks for hosting, Jan. 🙂
Thank you, Diana. So nice of you to visit.
Reblogged this on Art by Rob Goldstein and commented:
Jan Sykes is hosting and John Howell is launching a new book.
Thank you for the reblog, Rob
Wow! This sounds interesting, John. Congratulations! Good post, Jan!
Thank you, Rob! And a million thanks for the reblog!
My pleasure.
Thank you, Rob
It sounds like good story.
This is my kind of story! Thanks for sharing it, Jan! 🙂
My pleasure, Yvette! Thank you for stopping by!
Thank you, Yvette. Good to see you here.
Another fabulous excerpt. Congrats to John! Thanks for hosting, Jan! 😀
Thank you, Vashti. glad you liked it. 😁
I agree, Vashti! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Just when I thought I’d selected my favorite scene from these excerpts John gifts me with another one. A wonderful way of blending fact and fiction. Congratulations on the amazing tour, John! Jan, thank you for hosting John today.
Thank you, Sooz. So nice to see you here.
Thank you for stopping by, Soooz! It was my pleasure to host John today.
Glad to see your book here today. Great excerpt and one of my favorite parts of the story. I hope more people get to read it, its your best yet!
Thank you, Denise. I am very happy you liked it and thank you for the compliment.
I really do have to agree with you, Denise! I didn’t think John could top Circumstance of Childhood, but he did! Thank you for stopping by!
It took me a while to get here, but for John, it’s worth it! (Just don’t tell him I said that!)
Hahaha. I was standing right there when you said it. Thank you, GP. I appreciate you. 😁
Jeez, I can’t get away with anything, can I?! 🙄
Nope. You are being watched. 😂
Lol, GP. Sorry, but he already heard you. Thanks for stopping by!
Wow, sounds very interesting!
I may be biased so I’ll just say thanks for the visit, John. 😁
A fascinating tale, John! Thanks for stopping by!
Downloaded today–on my TBR list.
Happy to join two of my favorite authors, Jan Sikes and John Howell, for the launch of John’s new book, Eternal Road, on Jan’s great website. I love Jan’s blending of literature and music on her site and, of course, all of John’s books are terrific reads!
Jan has a terrific site for sure, Ron. Thank you for the lovely compliment. 😁
Hey, Ron! What a treat to see you here! I am thrilled to host John and his new book release. I hope you are doing well!
Another great stop on the blog hop! Loved this excerpt too.
Thanks for stopping by, Darlene!
Thank you, Darlene. Glad you are here. 😁
Great to see you visiting Jan’s place today, John! I’m enjoying stalking you around the web, lols, and reading these fun excerpts. Best of luck with the launch and sales! 🙂
Thank you, Harmony. I thought I heard you behind me.😁
It has been a fun tour, for sure, Harmony! Thank you for stalking John. I was right there with you. 🙂
This one’s coming up pretty soon for me!
I’m looking forward to what you think, Teri. 😁
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, Teri!
Good to see John visiting here today, Jan. That 1956 Oldsmobile really gets around! 😀 Love this excerpt, John, and am almost finished reading the book, too. Will be leaving a review pretty soon, myself. In the meantime, good luck with the rest of your tour, and hope sales are skyrocketing! Great post, you two. 🙂 Sharing!
Thank you, Marcia. I’m so glad you liked the book. 😊
I was thinking just the same thing, Marcia. That ’56 olds has made some miles the past few days! Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to reading your review!
Another great excerpt! Wishing you all the best, John.
Thanks for hosting, Jan.
Thank you, Staci. 😁 I’ll take those wishes.
Thank you, Staci! I’m glad you dropped in!
A fantastic, excerpt, John. The Tombstone thread was one of my favorites in the novel.
For anyone on the fence, I recently finished reading Eternal Road and it’s a 5-star read. A great combination of history, time travel, future possibilities, good vs. evil and a cool paranormal slant.
Happy touring, John! Great hosting today, Jan!
Thank you for this wonderful endorsement, Mae. I loved your review and am so grateful for your support. 😁
What a wonderful testimony, Mae! Thank you for sharing such positive words about John’s new book! Thank you for stopping by!
Popping by to echo Mae’s sentiments. Of course the Tombstone scene was my favourite 😉 but yes, anyone still wondering if they should sink their teeth in to Eternal Road, go grab it now!
Thank you, Jessica. Somehow I missed your comment at Jan’s place, My apologies. Thanks for the support.
Thank you for hosting me today, Jan. The post looks terrific and I appreciate your help. 😁
My pleasure, John! It’s been a heck of a tour!
I know right. We all need a rest after this one is over. 😁
John sure gets around, doesn’t he? Thanks so much for sharing, Jan!
Thank you, Jill. 😊
Yes, he does, Jill! Thanks for stopping by!
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You’re a brave man to write such iconic characters. Good stuff.
Thank you, Craig. A little fiction around a little history. I found one line in the research where after the fight at the OK Corral the men went to the saloon and called for a doctor. I just filled in the rest.
Sounded natural to me. All gunfights should retire to the saloon.
So true.
I totally agree, Craig. John did a great job weaving fiction around fact. Thank you for stopping by today!
Thanks for hosting John, Jan. Good to see his tour rolling on. Hugs on the wing!
Thank you, Teagan. Hugs
It has been quite the tour, Teagan. I am betting John is tired by now. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Good to see John at your place, Jan.
Thank you, Dan. 😁
Hi, Dan! I’m happy to host!
I began reading this book last night. Really enjoying it. And I’ve enjoyed the excerpts along the tour.
Thank you, Joan. I’m so glad you are enjoying it. 😁
Wonderful, Joan! Can’t wait to read your review. 🙂
Another wonderful adventure with Eternal Road! Congratulations, John, and thank you for hosting, Jan.
Thank you so much, Gwen. Thanks for the support.
Thanks for dropping in today, Gwen! I appreciate you!