It’s been several years now since I stopped writing for the Standard Journal. I told you folks, at the time, that I was going to step aside to write my first novel. Well I have. In fact I have one full length work of fiction called Makin’ My Way up on Amazon right now. We are taking orders for the paperback version of Makin’ My Way. See, Buy Now, above.
I also have two shorter type novels that are for younger readers, or adults that like easy fun reads. Actually I classify all my books as, “Kid books for adults,” since that seems to be where I am stuck, intellectually, and emotionally. At least that is what the wife tells me. They are currently going through the editing process and are the first, of what I hope to be, an ongoing, long term series. Of course that depends on whether anybody actually reads them or not.
I’m also really excited about the novel I am currently writing called “Mr. Henry’s Expendables.” Originally I called it “The Expendables” but some Hollywood outfit beat me to it. There is an excerpt and a little description on the back of Makin’ My Way. I hope to have it ready sometime this winter.
In case you were wondering I still like to cook but my culinary creations are not nearly as fun as the old days. They are healthier though. So if you are interested in Bok Choy soup or spinach omelets let me know.
John
Top photo from the Portland archives and is part of the public works collection. City of Portland (OR) Archives, aerial of downtown waterfront looking northwest. A2012-005, 1974. Portland, Oregon, 1974, from the Portland archives and is part of the public works collection. City of Portland (OR) Archives, aerial of downtown waterfront looking northwest. A2012-005, 1974.