It seems that Fall is finally here. The trees are changing and creating a wonderful display of colors.

I am hoping for a good long Indian Summer. I hate cold weather. Friends and family in the South keep telling me move down here. It is not just that easy to pack up and go. Wish it was.

My sabbatical from writing will come to an end when the Winter season starts and I can't go out and do work in the yard or on the house. Right now, it is hard, as we have these little black bugs that bite the hell out of you. They are smaller than nates, and they get all over you.

Not writing does not mean I have not been reading on the subject and picking up tips.

K.M. Weiland's latest writing-craft book, the Creating Character Arcs Workbook is now out and will help you immensely in your writing. I highly recommend, as it has helped me like it has others.

You should also check out her other books, to include the book Creating Character Arcs that came out before the workbook. You can find her work here on Amazon:
http://tinyurl.com/ycjsu3pq

Katie not only writes books on writing, but has a wonderful selection of novels.
The historical/dieselpunk adventure Storming, the portal fantasy Dreamlander, the medieval epic Behold the Dawn, and the western A Man Called Outlaw.

Check out her blog helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com   You may find some free eBooks on her site.

The biggest thing you can do for an author is leave a review of the book that you read. This helps them get notice by other readers.  I would really like to have more reviews for the books that I have sold, hint hint... Would really appreciate any I can get.

Now it is your turn to leave a comment down below. It will ask for your email, but I do not sell them. I only use them if I need to write you a private note in response to a question.

So, feel free to comment. I usually answer on the comments page.

Tell us what you are up to and your plans for winter. It is always nice to read what others are doing in their lives.

Until Next Time

John

Don't forget to visit me website at www.johnpoindexter.com

Here is a listing of my eBooks that are only 99 cents each.

She Rises at Dawn, Dreamer's Paradise, Hollywood Dream, and All in the Family Cruise
You can find them at Amazon http://tinyurl.com/ma8gd83
They are also on Nook and Kobo.

Smashwords carries them in all formats and even in PDF files.
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You don't need a special reader machine.  You can download the Kindle app or Nook app from their websites to use on your computer, tablet, or laptop and cellphone.

My wife decided she wants to go camping and we need to look for a RV. Okay, do you realize how many are out there?  And the prices of them?

There are close to a hundred different models of RVs. Class A, B, C Motor Home or a travel trailer.

Most Class C (Class A are close to and mostly over $100,000) are around $70,000 plus. Looking at the prices and figuring out that if we bought one, we would be 85 by the time it is paid off.

Then we decided to go the travel trailer route. Again, there are hundreds of them too. The prices do go up to $100,000 or more, but there are also some for a lot less.

But when we find one, it is the one that cost more than the budget we want to spend. This means more shopping.

You can see one here: http://tinyurl.com/ybp43tof

So, now we have this standoff.  She likes one model and I like another one.

This all means we are still shopping around for the one that will please us both. If it takes to spring, then it does.

Hopefully, it won't be one that take us until we are in our 80's to pay off. At least I don't have to worry about buying something to pull it.  I already did last week.
 
Now what is going on in your life?  Click on the word Comments down below and leave one so we all know what you are doing.

Don't forget to visit me website at www.johnpoindexter.com

See you next time,
John

Here is a listing of my eBooks that are only 99 cents each.

She Rises at Dawn, Dreamer's Paradise, Hollywood Dream, and All in the Family Cruise
You can find them at Amazon http://tinyurl.com/ma8gd83
They are also on Nook and Kobo.

Smashwords carries them in all formats and even in PDF files.
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JohnPoindexter

You don't need a special reader machine.  You can download the Kindle app or Nook app from their websites to use on your computer, tablet, or laptop and cellphone.

Almost the end of July. Time is flying by so fast that before long that dreaded winter will be back. School starts next week, but once again I won't miss going in there. It is nice to be retired.

Wish I had a place in a warm climate to hibernate to in the coldest months.
At least, I don’t have to go out unless I really want to, except to clear the walk way out front.

I have been working outside in the yard quite a bit this summer and still have some more to do. The writing has been put on hold while I try to get all the things done that I want to get done before that cold weather shows up.

Did you get your free copy of The Handbook of the Writer Secret Society ? If not, then you can still get one.

I am a little upset that no one came back and left a message about how they like the book. It is really easy to leave a comment on this Blog. All you need to do is go down and click on the word Comments, then fill in the needed info and your comment.  None of the info is used by anyone else, such as ads. It is only there so I know who commented and can reply to them if an answer is needed.

All my eBooks are still 99 cents on all reading formats. Links are on my webpage for you to click on for Amazon or other places.

The bestselling one is She Rises at Dawn.

The affluent northwest side of Chicago rarely has problems where a Private Investigator would be seen running around the neighborhoods. However, Patricia (Pat) Michaels was hired by a rich Chicago Stock Market Trader to find his missing wife.

The mystery really heats up when Michaels believes she see the wife, but can never catch up with her. On several occasions, and in the different places she looks, there is always a woman that looks like Stacie Herr leaving in a hurry. Michaels is not able to stop her and begins to question whether the wife is really missing or just having an affair.

Put on your thinking cap and figure it out before her.

Don't forget to visit me website at www.johnpoindexter.com

See you next time,
John

Here is a listing of my eBooks that are only 99 cents each.

She Rises at Dawn, Dreamer's Paradise, Hollywood Dream, and All in the Family Cruise
You can find them at Amazon http://tinyurl.com/ma8gd83
They are also on Nook and Kobo.

Smashwords carries them in all formats and even in PDF files.
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JohnPoindexter

You don't need a special reader machine.  You can download the Kindle app or Nook app from their websites to use on your computer, tablet, or laptop and cellphone.

This link is for a sneak peek to: She Rises at Dawn Kindle Edition
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B005LT33AE&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_KEIRwb0SNYXBQ

Summary of my novel.

Thrust into the unwanted leadership of the president's secret unit, Hawks must lead his agency while worrying about the female agent with whom he's fallen in love.
Espionage-Terrorism Bureau (ETB)is located in Washington, D.C. and under the direct control of the President of the United States. It has approximately twelve-hundred agents stationed throughout the world. 

The action begins with Japanese Red Army terrorist kidnaping a professor's daughter thinking she belongs to the man they are after.  Steve Hawks (POV), a Field Director of E.T.B., pays the ransom and is told where the young woman is and that a surprise may await him.  He finds the young woman sitting on thirty sticks of dynamite.  After successfully freeing her from the danger, he escorts her home and discovers during an interview that her assailants were on their way to Washington, D.C.
 The terrorists then attack one of the Capitol buildings.  Hawks and his men kill all the terrorists in order to save the hostages.  It is here that Senator Patrick's name first comes up, but the mystery of why they were looking for him is left unanswered.
Hawks is appointed by the president to take over ETB, when the director retires.  He is not happy with the appointment, but accepts the position under the condition that he is allowed to personally conduct investigations.
Hawks first investigation as Director of Espionage, Terrorist Bureau deals with an international gun smuggling ring involving military personnel and aircraft.  Weapons are being shipped to Japan for resale to terrorists’ groups in the Far East.  A sting operation is developed with Sadie MacKenzie, a Field Director, as the bait.  At the completion of the investigation, it is believed that all of the ring members were arrested (it is not until later we find out that the true ring leader was never discovered).  Also during this investigation, Hawks' love blossoms for Sadie.
 After their wedding at the White house, the president gives them a wedding gift of two weeks in Sweden.  It is on their honeymoon in Sweden that Sadie Hawks is kidnapped.  Hawks believes that a terrorist group is responsible.  He is finally contacted and told that if he wants his wife back, a trade between her and Taylor, an individual whom Hawks arrested for espionage, will take place in Washington.
Hawks returns home to arrange the trade.  While walking down the street he notices a car passing slowly by with Sadie in the back seat.  When he attempts to rescue his wife from the car, he is shot by a kidnapper.
After his release from the hospital, Hawks makes the final arrangements for the release of Taylor.  It is at this time, the president calls with a new investigation for him.  It seems a senator's son is involved in a murder and the president wants him to handle it personally.

What are you up to in your life?

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See you next time,.
John

Here is a listing of my eBooks that are only 99 cents each.
She Rises at Dawn, Dreamer's Paradise, Hollywood Dream, and All in the Family Cruise

You can find them at Amazon http://tinyurl.com/ma8gd83

They are also on Nook and Kobo.

Smashwords carries them in all formats and even in PDF files.
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JohnPoindexter
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I am glad February is over. It ended with me falling last week and hurting my leg really bad. But, hopefully, it will get better or I will need to go to a specialist. If anyone knows a good bone doctor in Northwest Indiana, please leave a message below.

I have decided not to publish my series as an eBook at this time. I want to try and get an Agent and have a publishing company buy it. If this doesn't work, then I will go the eBook route.

Book Two is written and needs edited, so my work is cut out for me. Can't wait for the warmer weather to stay, I am really tired of winter.

What are you up to in your life?

Leave a message below and tell us.

See you next time,
John

Here is a listing of my eBooks that are only 99 cents each.
She Rises at Dawn, Dreamer's Paradise, Hollywood Dream, and All in the Family Cruise

You can find them at Amazon http://tinyurl.com/ma8gd83

They are also on Nook and Kobo.

Smashwords carries them in all formats and even in PDF files.
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JohnPoindexter
You don't need a special reader machine.  You can download the Kindle app or Nook app from their websites to use on your computer, tablet, or laptop.

This link is for a sneak peek to: She Rises at Dawn Kindle Edition
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B005LT33AE&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_KEIRwb0SNYXBQ