It’s with great pleasure that I turn my blog over to Dan Antion and Willow Willers today so they can tell you more about their new co-authored book, Poetic Justice!

Jan, Willow and I would like to thank you for hosting us. We appreciate your support very much. I understand you have a few questions for us.
Jan:
Yes, I do! Dan, Willow, you’ve spread the book launch out over a long period. I know that I’m wrapping up the process, so I have to ask, how do you feel now that this project is finished?
Dan:
I’m still excited about the book, but there’s a real sense of relief, Jan. We worked on this book for over a year, and it felt great when the final draft was complete, but as you know, there’s still so much work to be done. I am very happy with the book but it’s nice to settle down.
Reflecting on the process, I have to say, I couldn’t be happier with the way it worked. From the first email I sent to Willow, to the rush to get the launch ready, she was a joy to work with.
Willow:
I loved every minute of the process and yes, once the flurry and excitement of the launch was over I felt relief and honestly exhausted! Definitely in a good way though.
The whole experience was such a huge learning curve for me and I am so grateful to Dan who was so patient and kind.
Jan:
Willow, although you have poetry published in anthologies, this is the first novel you’ve been involved with. What did you think of the process?
Willow:
Writing poetry for an anthology is very different to collaborating on a novel. In an anthology you know the subject and you write on that subject. You don’t really have to collaborate with anyone. Working with Dan on a novel was a whole new ball game.
It was amazing to be so involved in writing a story…to see the plot evolving in front of my eyes was magical. I have read all of Dan’s books, so it was really great to be surrounded by familiar characters…After I agreed to work with Dan, he told me what he wanted and I did what I thought was needed. Yet very soon we were discussing every twist and turn, and the poet soon became as real voice in my head as all of the rest of Dan’s characters . It soon became much more than a poem here and there.
Jan:
Dan, you’ve had quite a run on Amazon. Can I assume you have another project in the works?
Dan:
I do have a work in process, Jan, but it’s probably 10-12 months out. I’ve been retired for six years, and I’ve published six books so, if the math continues to work, that’s my pace. I’m also beginning to think about a collection of short stories. I have about 25 that I like.
Jan:
Willow, your blog covers a wide range of topics, from poetry to a long running serial story, has this project changed your plans in any way?
Willow:
No Jan I don’t have any plans to change my blog I like it the way it is. But I do have several serials in my archives that I might like to turn into books…
Am I brave enough to take the next step…
Jan:
Are there any plans for a sequel to this story?
Dan:
Not specifically for this story, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Brody Thompson back in Pittsburgh at some point. I like him. I do hope to continue the Rascal Todd series, but I want the stories to be independent.

Blurb:
Trevor Barcroft enlists the help of crime and mystery writer Brody Thompson to help solve his father’s murder — a murder the police and the FBI are ignoring. Rascal Todd wants to help, but her editor keeps her away from the story. Why? What was Wilson Barcroft doing at Gateway Park the night he was killed? Who is the mysterious Poet? What do the odd bits of poetry he has spread around mean? Is the Poet still alive? Will Brody and Trevor survive? Join Rascal and her friends and coworkers as they try to help from the sidelines without becoming targets in an ever-growing list of deadly crimes. Real life turns out to be far more dangerous than any fiction Brody could create as the history of a war long over comes back to haunt the city of Pittsburgh.
Consistent with previous books by this author, this is a character-driven story with an ensemble cast sharing their concern and a fair amount of often inappropriate humor. You will fall in love with some of them, as they try to keep Brody and Trevor alive.
Kindle – https://relinks.me/B0FBLH5YKB
Paperback – https://relinks.me/B0FBRCQSHQ
Audio – https://relinks.me/B0DP5FR58S
Series Blurb
Rascal Todd mysteries feature a tenacious young reporter with an insatiable appetite for investigating crimes the authorities can’t solve or choose not to. For various reasons, she’s not being allowed to work this case the way she might like.
Excerpt:
September 18, 2010, 2:34 AM: Police in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania arrived at the scene of a murder on The Boulevard of the Allies near Gateway Center Park. The victim, Wilson Barcroft, who lived on Elsdon Street across the Allegheny River on the North Side of the city, had been shot twice in the chest, at close range.
A homeless man sleeping in the park heard the shots. He heard a gun drop to the ground and the sound of a man running away, but he didn’t see the shooter. He did see a man get out of a midsized black SUV on the far side of the street and retrieve the gun and two shell casings. The homeless man remained hiding and could not describe the man who took the gun, only that he left in a hurry. The police searched for other witnesses among the homeless community but found none.
The police notified Trevor Barcroft in Rochester, New York, of his father’s murder. Trevor drove to Pittsburgh, spoke with the police and told his mother, who was living in a nursing home, what had happened. The police released the body after a few days. Trevor buried his father in the plot Wilson had bought for himself and his wife.
The police had very few leads, no description of the shooter, no murder weapon, and no suspects. The pattern of the shooting and the fact that the assailant didn’t take Wilson’s valuables led them to conclude that the murder was personal.
About The Authors:


Dan retired from a 42-year-long career in systems development and other technology and began writing his first book the next day. He’s married, the father of one child, and although there are no pets around today, he and his wife have had four Irish Setters and a handful of Tuxedo cats over time. Dan is the author of the Dreamer’s Alliance Series and the Rascal Todd Mysteries. When Dan isn’t writing, you might find him in his woodshop, working around the house, or walking around with a camera. He also might be having a beer with friends and some of those encounters have inspired the fictional bar stories on his popular blog—NoFacilities.com
Willow, London born, now retired lives in Berkshire England with her husband and a procession of foster dogs. Mum of three boys and two beautiful grandsons, she shares her observations, poetry, prose and music at her blog willowdot21 where she says: “Writing poetry and prose has helped me a great deal, in fact I think it has saved my life.” And she adds: “I hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully into light.” For this book, Willow needed to reconnect with the dark
Follow Dan and Willow!
Dan:
Author page: http://relinks.me/DanielAntion
Blog: Https://noFacilities.com
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https://twitter.com/DAntion
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danantion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dantion/
Willow:
Author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Willow-Willers/author/B0DZD1TNZX
Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/share/16AwsHVCqk
Blog at wordpress. https://willowdot21.wordpress.com
A super wrap up for this book launch. I love the Q & A. Best of luck Dan and Willow. Thanks, Jan.
Thanks for stopping here, Darlene, and thanks again for your help with the launch. Everyone has been so supportive, including Jan. It’s nice of her to host us when she’s so busy getting ready for her own book launch.
Hi Darlene and thank you for popping in , thank you for your good wishes. Also we are grateful you had us visit your blog earlier this week!
Yes indeed Jan has done a great wrap up post for us.💜💜
Good morning Jan thank you for having Dan and I to your place. You have done a great wrap up post for this the last date on our tour.
It was fun answering your questions and Dan and I are most greatful. 💜💜💜💞
Thank you so much, Jan. This post wraps up the tour, and it was so kind of you to share your blog with Willow and me. We appreciate your support and your interest in our book. I know you’ve read it, and we also appreciate your review. I hope you have a great weekend and I wish you and your sister all the best as you approach the launch of your books in a month.
The killer’s name is Poet? That’s intriguing. Great excerpt!
Hi Priscilla… Thank you for dropping in💜. No, no the Poet is being hunted he is not the killer 💜
Not to introduce a spoiler, but the Poet is helping to solve the crime. I’d never ask Willow to write for a murderer (but she’s talented enough to pull that off).
Great Q&A and showcase, Jan. A big congratulations to Dan and Willow–what an achievement!
Thank you Gwen 💜, Jan certainly did a great job for us 💜💜
Thanks Gwen. And thanks so much for your review. Jan is an excellent host.
I love to see you here at Jan’s blog, Dan and Willow. What an exciting journey two of you had over a year. It’s rewarding to see how wonderful it turned out. Publishing one book a year sounds great, Dan. I still remember it y conservation about promoting your first book. Thank you for hosting, Jan! In case this comment is as anonymous, this is Miriam.
hi Miriam thank you for joining us your always welcome in any personna. Jan has been a star ⭐
Thanks Miriam. This was a super fun collaboration. Willow was so easy to work with. I love writing, and I collected a lot of ideas before I retired. I tried writing then, but work always got in the way.
Wonderful of you to post about the Dan & Willow book launch, Jan! Best wishes to them.
Thank you T.W .and thanks to Jan 💜
Thanks! It’s great to be here. Jan has been a wonderful host.
Congratulations Dan and Willow on wrapping up your book tour for Poetic Justice. Thank you Jan for your forward-looking question on what is coming next for Willow and Dan.
Thank you Dan and Willow for your rich collaboration, which I feel is perhaps unique in authoring books. It was a joy to read your depth of insight and the trust you both shared that the book would birth as as you both envisioned.
Thanks Suzette for this lovely comment. The entire process has been fun and rewarding. All of the hosts have been kind and generous and we really appreciate Jan for agreeing to host us for the final post in the tour.
You are very welcome, Dan.
Nice wrap up. Congratulations to Dan and Willow and thanks to Jan.
Thank you John everyone has been so kind and helpful… Like yourself 😀😉
Thanks John. Like yourself and all the hosts, Jan has been very generous and a wonderful host.
Congrats to Willow and Dan, and I enjoyed this Q & A! Thanks for hosting, Jan! xo
Thanks Lauren. Jan has been a great host.
My pleasure, Dan, and Jan is wonderful!
Thank you for you kind words they were great questions Jan has been great 💜💜
I really enjoyed reading Willow’s and Dan’s thoughts on the process. Collaboration on any project (writing or otherwise) is energizing when you’re working with someone who has positive energy.
You’re right about the process being energizing, Pete. This collaboration worked well from the get-go.
Hi Pete and thanks for dropping by we really appreciate it. Jan asked some really thoughtful questions 💜
Jan, this was a great finale launch post. Dan’s books are wonderful. Did you know he visited my classroom? His blog and Willow’s blog are among my favorites. Many thanks.
That visit was a significant highlight for me, Jennie. Meeting you, your children, the other teachers and Gloria! I am so glad you’ve been enjoying the books. I hope you get hubby back soon. This one is special, and it was a great experience
Hi Jennie I remember Dan visiting the Aqua room . It was lovely to read about. Thank you for all your support and your hubby’s too 💜💜
Nice wrap-up to the tour!
Thanks Teri. This was a great way to wrap up the tour, Jan has been a wonderful host.
Thank you Teri and Jan did it so well 💜💜💜