Ciao, amici! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—I absolutely LOVE hosting people on my site. It’s so exciting when someone is launching a new book and I get to talk about it.
Today, I have the pleasure of hosting fellow Story Empire author John Howell, who’s here to talk about his new book, Eternal Road: The Final Stop. Without further ado, I’m turning things over to John. Please help me give him a warm welcome.
Thank you so much for having me on your blog, Staci, and thank you for helping me launch this book. I know you are involved in launching five of your own books, so I really appreciate that you could help with this launch.
Speaking of my 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:
About ETERNAL ROAD: THE FINAL STOP
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.
Excerpt
James opens his door as if his next step would send him out onto the moon. He gets out of the car and shields his eyes as he looks toward the mission. Already, Sam has climbed out of the passenger’s side, and the slam of the door makes James jump. “Geez, take it easy on the Olds.”
“You nervous?”
“Maybe a little. How about you?”
“Think about it: We’re both dead. What do you think can hurt us?”
James shrugs. “I just have a funny feeling, is all.”
Sam waves her hand. “Don’t worry. We’re okay.”
The pair take a moment to look around. Away from the car, the scenery comes into full focus. They pause at the entrance to a compound. To their right and left, walls stand twelve feet high. Men on horses and with wagons pass through a large door.
Someone calls to them, “You down there. What business have ye here?”
The two look up to see a man at the top of the wall pointing a rifle at them. Sam answers, “We’re travelers, seeking some rest at the mission.”
The man waves his rifle. “Best be gone with you. There’s a whole Mexican Army headed this way, and we don’t think they’ll be too kind when they ask us to leave.”
Sam raises her hand. “I understand, but we have nowhere else to go.”
The man shoulders his weapon and shakes his head. “Pass through the gates. I’ll see ya on the other side.”
Sam grabs James’s arm and drags him through the entrance of the mission. Inside, they have to leap out of the way when horses and wagons dart through the gates after them. To the right of the big door, they find refuge. The activity inside the mission appears frantic. Men rush this way and that. Women carry buckets and rags. Suddenly, it dawns on James that the cloths are for bandages, and the women are busy preparing for battle causalities. He turns quickly to the voice behind him.
“Allow me to introduce myself. The name’s Travis. William Travis, but my friends know me as Bill.”
James follows Sam when she takes a small step forward. “Mr. Travis. Thank you so much for allowing us to enter. We won’t be much trouble.”
Travis pushes his hat back on his head. “Ha, ha, ha. Young lady, you could not even be compared to trouble like you are going to see if you stay.”
“What do you mean?”
Travis leans against the wall. “In less than twelve hours, I expect the Mexican Army to attack this place. They have vowed not to take any prisoners, so if we can’t hold ‘em, it looks like we all could meet our maker.”
Trailer
About John
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:
Blog: Fiction Favorites | Facebook | Twitter
Goodreads | Amazon Author Page
John’s Books:
Circumstances of Childhood | The Contract: Between Heaven and Earth
There you have it. Doesn’t this one sound amazing? And there’s something for everyone. Let’s all show John and his new release some love from the writing community. I know we’d both appreciate it if you used those share buttons and purchase links. And when you’re done, please take a moment to leave him a message of encouragement. Grazie!
A tale of exploration about what could be waiting in the afterlife, sounds like an all night reader to me. Thanks for hosting, Staci.
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It was my pleasure, Mark.
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Sounds like another great book by John! Best of luck.
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Thanks so much, Jacqui.
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Thank you, Jacqui. Thanks for the visit.
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Love the premise, John! Sounds like an exciting read.
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Thanks so much, Sue.
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Thank you, Sue. 😁
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John, I love the way you wove historical events into this afterlife tale! Time-travel at its finest! Thank you, Staci, for hosting today!
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I was happy to do it, Jan.
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Thank you, Jan. I appreciate your visit and support. 😁
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Nice to see you’re still cruising along on the tour, John!
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He’s really crushing it, Teri.
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Aw. You are so nice to say that, Traci.
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Thank you, Teri. Good ole Kentucky bourbon works wonders. 😁
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Another great excerpt from John. I loved all the various historical people and events John highlighted in Enteral Road. I’ve read this book, and it’s an entertaining 5-star read. wishing John all the best with his tour.
As always, fantastic job hosting, Staci!
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Thanks, Mae. I bought the book the second John wrote his first post about it and have grown more and more excited to get to it with every pitstop on his tour. Nice to see yet another glowing recommendation.
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Thank you, Mae. I appreciate all your support. 😁
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Thank you, Staci, for helping spread the word on Eternal Road – The last stop. I appreciate your help today.
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The pleasure was mine, John.
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Great to see John here today, Staci, and with one of my favorite parts of the book (so far). I’m behind on my reading, but hope to finish this up very soon. Love the time travel factor! 🙂 Continued good luck on this launch, John, and great post, you two! 🙂
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I’m behind, too, Marcia. And apparently I’m missing quite the exciting read! I can’t wait to get to it.
Thanks for sharing your support today.
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Thank you, Marcia. So nice to be here. 😁
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Staci, you will never go wrong by having John over for a visit!
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I couldn’t agree more. I’m delighted to have him here today. And thank you for visiting.
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My pleasure, Staci.
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Thank you, GP. Such a nice thing to say. 😁
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Aw jeez, John, you pop up everywhere listening to what everyone says – I can’t get away with anything, can I?
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Hahahaha. I’ll keep my ears closed next time.
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These two are getting to witness a ton of human history. I need to move it up my reading list.
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I’m right there with you, Craig.
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I’m glad to hear that, Craig. The nice part is there is a ton of book left after all the excerpts. 😊
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I wondered about that.
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The book is 305 pages and I invested 30 in the tour. I did not pick the best 30. I started from the beginning, so they are pretty much in order. I pretty much took what came next.
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Thanks for helping spread the word about John’s new book, Staci. I’ve read the book, but it was nice to learn a little about you today. I grew up in western, PA (a bit earlier than you, I think). It’s always nice to find a connection.
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I was happy to share John’s good news. And delighted to meet you. I love it when I virtually meet people from PA. It really amps up the feeling of community.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Thank you, Dan. I think the best people come from PA. Here’s two right here. (Well, The Producer makes three) 😁
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Good not to forget that third one, John 😏
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Hahaha. You are so right.
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Yeah, I think you need to put her at the top of your list, John.
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Yes she is. Thanks, Staci.
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I love the concept of time travel and enjoyed the different stops James and Sam made in this book. Wishing you all the best, John, and a big thanks to Staci for hosting.
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I’m jealous. You’ve already read the book. I’m so behind. Thanks for stopping by to celebrate John’s release.
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I echo your thanks to Staci. Thank you as well for the stop and terrific comment. 😁
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Thank you, Staci, for spotlighting John and Eternal Road. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and know others will as well.
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My Kindle glares at me and clears its throat every night. I like I don’t see it sitting there, full of books anxiously waiting to be read. I can’t wait for a spare moment to read this one. Thanks for sharing how much you enjoyed it.
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Thank you, Gwen. It is terrific to see you today. 😁
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It’s great to see John here today. Thanks for hosting our friend, Staci. I look forward to reading this.
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So glad you could stop by and help celebrate John’s release, Jill. I’m also looking forward to reading it.
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Thank you, Jill. I appreciate your support. 😁
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Lovely to see John here, Staci. This sounds like a very interesting story.
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He’s been lighting the blogosphere on fire, hasn’t he? So glad to have him here today. Thanks, Robbie.
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Thank you, Robbie. Great to see you here. 😁
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Love this excerpt, John. I so hope you have much success with this book.
Staci, it’s great to visit with you and John today 🙂
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I’m delighted to have him here. Thanks for stopping by and sharing the love.
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Thank you, Harmony. It is always great to be seen with Staci. 😁
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That was one hell of a cliff hanger!
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He’s left me on the edge of my seat on absolutely every excerpt he’s shared on this tour. I’m so looking forward to reading the full book. Thanks for visiting!
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I can’t wait to read it either!
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Thank you, Jaye. I’m glad you liked it. (I’m guessing you did) 😁
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Oh, I did!
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I love time travel stories, John. This one is intriguing. I believe we have a choice where we spend eternity. It would be interesting if James makes the right decision.
Thank you for hosting the book tour, Staci!
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Choice in the afterlife is a fascinating premise. I can’t wait to read this one and see what happens with James and Sam. Thanks for stopping by, Miriam.
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I’m curious about that also, Staci!
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Thank you, Miriam. The decisions made in this book are all critical. Thanks for the comment. 😁
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I look forward to reading it and follow the decisions, John. 🙂
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Excellent, Miriam. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, John.
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