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The deadline to take John Foxjohn’s class, 8 Steps to Murdering a Manuscript is May 27, 2009.
KOD, an online chapter of RWA, offers the class and more information or sign up is at this link:
http://www.rwamysterysuspense. org/coffin. html
The cla…
My online class, Eight Steps to Murdering a Manuscript without a Conviction, begins Monday, April 20. The class will end on Monday, April 27.
The class covers eight major areas that can keep a writer from publishing a manuscript, or from increasing…
You still have time to sign up for John Foxjohn’s online class, the 5 P's of Self-Promotions: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
http://www.elementsofrwa.com
This link will take you to the web site to sign up. When you get there, click on w…
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- Best-selling author John Foxjohn epitomizes the phrase “been there—done that.” Whether consciously or unconsciously, maybe one of the first authors he followed contributed to this.
Many years ago, John became afflicted with a disease he calls “readaholism.” His addiction to reading led him to Louis L’Amour, and even today, he continues to reread books by this author.
Louis L’Amour had a diverse background before he began to write and John followed that path—born and raised in the rural East Texas town of Nacogdoches, he quit high school and joined the Army at seventeen. Viet Nam veteran, Army Airborne Ranger, policeman and homicide detective, retired teacher and coach, and now he is a multi-published author.
Although John writes an entirely different genre than Louis L’Amour, he followed the author’s path by using his diverse background and meticulous research. Although John’s novels are fictional, many readers believe they are true stories.
Like his favorite author, John creates characters that readers love and root for—not cardboard cutouts. John says, “Normal people have faults and strengths—they make mistakes and need to overcome them and other obstacles thrown in their path. People judge others by how they handle adversity. That’s how I attempt to create characters.”
If you have read John’s novels, you know that he is successful.
John hasn’t yet reached the huge success of Louis L’Amour, but I wouldn’t bet against him.
John is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, Elements of Romance, Kiss of Death, Lethal Ladies, Sisters-in-Crime, East Texas Writers Guild, League of Texas Writers, and more online writing groups than he can count. He is a full time writer and speaker and lives in Lufkin, Texas, but travels extensively across the U.S.
- My Published Books or Favorite Books
- Code of Deceit, Journey of the Spirit, Cold Tears. Color of Murder, and coming, Tattered Justice.
- My Website
- http://www.johnfoxjohnhome.com
Coming back with a vengeance
At least I hope and plan to. Most of my friends in the writing world haven’t heard from me in a long time. It has been a year since I have really been on this site.
A little over a year ago, in perfect health, I went to the doctor for a routine checkup. They ran the normal blood tests and things like that and I went home. A week later, I get a call from the doctor’s office about my test results.
This is a normal occurrence, but what wasn’t—they wouldn’t tell me the results on the phone. They wanted me to come in to see the doctor to discuss them—they also advised to come in right away.
From this conversation, I knew something had to be wrong—since I felt really good, I knew it couldn’t be to serious. I was wrong.
If you think it is tough listening to someone tell you that you probably have cancer, try having them tell you they think you have it in two totally different places. The odds of beating cancer has increased, but the odds of beating two of them at once—not as good.
Of course, I didn’t know I had cancer at all, only the tests would tell that. Before I left the doctor’s office, he told me if I didn’t do something about my cholesterol I wouldn’t need to worry about cancer. As it turned out, my cholesterol was at the critical level and that had to be taken care of before the cancer.
To make a long story shorter than it can be, it turned out that I did have the cancer in both places. I’d like to tell you that the treatments were fun, but I think everyone would know better.
However, there are some advantages to the treatments—I’m still alive and want to continue that way. It appears at this point that I just might have survived this.
I had to cancel most of my 2008 schedule, and that saddened me. Some of the events I had planned for 2008 I had tried to get for a couple of years. But again, if I had to make a choice, I’d rather be alive.
My schedule is beginning to fill up with appearances, signings, and I am going to teach several online classes this year. Take a look and if you are in the area, drop by and say hello. If you want to take one of my online classes, I’ll look forward to having you in the classes
On Feb. 13th, I speak to the East Texas Writers Association. My topic will be Everything you wanted to know about homicide investigations and forensics but were afraid to ask. The meetings are held in Longview on the second Friday of each month at Casa Ole (210 N. Spur 63, Longview, Texas). Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
At 2:30PM on Feb. 22, 2009, I’ll speak to the The Keller/Southlake/Ft.Worth/writers meetup group about Plotting the Mystery or Suspense Novel. The group meets at the Keller Police Department education room. http://writers.meetup.com/614/
For some reason it appears that I have become quite popular in April. Mind you—I am not complaining at all.
April 1-7, 2009-an online class with Elements of Romance.
Topic: The 5P’s of self-promotions-prior, planning, prevents, poor, performance
http://www.elementsofrwa.com
The cost for the class is $6 for element members and $9 for everyone else.
April 19, 2009 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Lufkin/Angelina county Downtown Hoe Down
The Hoe Down is a street festival held each spring in downtown Lufkin. Events include arts and crafts sales, entertainment, food, a classic car show, children's games, bed races, wrestling and more. This year also features a book signing by best-selling author John Foxjohn.
April 20-27, 2009-an online class with Elements of Romance.
Topic: Eight steps to murdering a manuscript without a conviction
http://www.elementsofrwa.com
The cost for the class is $6 for element members and $9 for everyone else.
In June, I teach an online class for the KOD COFFIN CORNER 2009
http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html
Eight steps of murdering your manuscript without a conviction
Then in August, I will teach an online class for the KOD COFFIN CORNER
http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html
The topic is Police procedures, and may be one of the most comprehensive classes taught on this topic.
A little over a year ago, in perfect health, I went to the doctor for a routine checkup. They ran the normal blood tests and things like that and I went home. A week later, I get a call from the doctor’s office about my test results.
This is a normal occurrence, but what wasn’t—they wouldn’t tell me the results on the phone. They wanted me to come in to see the doctor to discuss them—they also advised to come in right away.
From this conversation, I knew something had to be wrong—since I felt really good, I knew it couldn’t be to serious. I was wrong.
If you think it is tough listening to someone tell you that you probably have cancer, try having them tell you they think you have it in two totally different places. The odds of beating cancer has increased, but the odds of beating two of them at once—not as good.
Of course, I didn’t know I had cancer at all, only the tests would tell that. Before I left the doctor’s office, he told me if I didn’t do something about my cholesterol I wouldn’t need to worry about cancer. As it turned out, my cholesterol was at the critical level and that had to be taken care of before the cancer.
To make a long story shorter than it can be, it turned out that I did have the cancer in both places. I’d like to tell you that the treatments were fun, but I think everyone would know better.
However, there are some advantages to the treatments—I’m still alive and want to continue that way. It appears at this point that I just might have survived this.
I had to cancel most of my 2008 schedule, and that saddened me. Some of the events I had planned for 2008 I had tried to get for a couple of years. But again, if I had to make a choice, I’d rather be alive.
My schedule is beginning to fill up with appearances, signings, and I am going to teach several online classes this year. Take a look and if you are in the area, drop by and say hello. If you want to take one of my online classes, I’ll look forward to having you in the classes
On Feb. 13th, I speak to the East Texas Writers Association. My topic will be Everything you wanted to know about homicide investigations and forensics but were afraid to ask. The meetings are held in Longview on the second Friday of each month at Casa Ole (210 N. Spur 63, Longview, Texas). Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
At 2:30PM on Feb. 22, 2009, I’ll speak to the The Keller/Southlake/Ft.Worth/writers meetup group about Plotting the Mystery or Suspense Novel. The group meets at the Keller Police Department education room. http://writers.meetup.com/614/
For some reason it appears that I have become quite popular in April. Mind you—I am not complaining at all.
April 1-7, 2009-an online class with Elements of Romance.
Topic: The 5P’s of self-promotions-prior, planning, prevents, poor, performance
http://www.elementsofrwa.com
The cost for the class is $6 for element members and $9 for everyone else.
April 19, 2009 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Lufkin/Angelina county Downtown Hoe Down
The Hoe Down is a street festival held each spring in downtown Lufkin. Events include arts and crafts sales, entertainment, food, a classic car show, children's games, bed races, wrestling and more. This year also features a book signing by best-selling author John Foxjohn.
April 20-27, 2009-an online class with Elements of Romance.
Topic: Eight steps to murdering a manuscript without a conviction
http://www.elementsofrwa.com
The cost for the class is $6 for element members and $9 for everyone else.
In June, I teach an online class for the KOD COFFIN CORNER 2009
http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html
Eight steps of murdering your manuscript without a conviction
Then in August, I will teach an online class for the KOD COFFIN CORNER
http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html
The topic is Police procedures, and may be one of the most comprehensive classes taught on this topic.
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CLASS TIME
The deadline to take John Foxjohn’s class, 8 Steps to Murdering a Manuscript is May 27, 2009.
KOD, an online chapter of RWA, offers the class and more information or sign up is at this link:
http://www.rwamysterysuspense. org/coffin. html
The class begins June 1 and lasts until June 30.
John has taught this class many times in person and online, but for one day or a week—this will be the most comprehensive writing class he has taught online.
The class will include opening hooks, pace and fl… Continue
KOD, an online chapter of RWA, offers the class and more information or sign up is at this link:
http://www.rwamysterysuspense. org/coffin. html
The class begins June 1 and lasts until June 30.
John has taught this class many times in person and online, but for one day or a week—this will be the most comprehensive writing class he has taught online.
The class will include opening hooks, pace and fl… Continue
Posted on May 24, 2009 at 12:54pm —
CLASS: Deadline is approaching
My online class, Eight Steps to Murdering a Manuscript without a Conviction, begins Monday, April 20. The class will end on Monday, April 27.
The class covers eight major areas that can keep a writer from publishing a manuscript, or from increasing their knowledge and talent as a writer.
Elements of Romance host the class and you can find it to register at:
http://www.elementsofrwa.com
When the web site comes up, click on workshops on the left, and then scroll down to the class and register.… Continue
The class covers eight major areas that can keep a writer from publishing a manuscript, or from increasing their knowledge and talent as a writer.
Elements of Romance host the class and you can find it to register at:
http://www.elementsofrwa.com
When the web site comes up, click on workshops on the left, and then scroll down to the class and register.… Continue
Posted on April 17, 2009 at 8:49am —
Check out this online class
You still have time to sign up for John Foxjohn’s online class, the 5 P's of Self-Promotions: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
http://www.elementsofrwa.com
This link will take you to the web site to sign up. When you get there, click on workshops, and scroll down to April. It is easy to do.
The class is from April 1-7.
Description: This workshop encompasses easy and inexpensive ways to market the author and book, how to make media guides and press releases, and how to set up TV a… Continue
http://www.elementsofrwa.com
This link will take you to the web site to sign up. When you get there, click on workshops, and scroll down to April. It is easy to do.
The class is from April 1-7.
Description: This workshop encompasses easy and inexpensive ways to market the author and book, how to make media guides and press releases, and how to set up TV a… Continue
Posted on March 13, 2009 at 7:26am —
Two February events:
On Feb. 13th I will speak and sign my novels at the the East Texas Writers Association. My topic is, “Everything you wanted to know about homicide investigations and forensics but were afraid to ask.
The ETWA holds their meetings at Casa Ole, 210 N. Spur 63 in Longview, Texas. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
If you are in the area I hope you can drop by.
On February 22, I will speak and sign my novels for the Keller/Southlake/Ft.Worth/writers meetup group… Continue
Posted on February 4, 2009 at 12:16pm —
Coming back with a vengeance
At least I hope and plan to. Most of my friends in the writing world haven’t heard from me in a long time. It has been a year since I have really been on this site.
A little over a year ago, in perfect health, I went to the doctor for a routine checkup. They ran the normal blood tests and things like that and I went home. A week later, I get a call from the doctor’s office about my test results.
This is a normal occurrence, but what wasn’t—they wouldn’t tell me the results on the phone. T… Continue
Posted on January 27, 2009 at 12:04pm —
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On our site you’ll find up-to-date book reviews, upcoming author and book lover events, and the personal pages of numerous talented published authors!
We also have an active chat room where you can mingle with the authors and discuss your favorite books with book lovers like yourself. Every week we hold a special "chat" with one of the most popular new authors here.
New authors and book lovers are joining everyday and we’re all excited to be a part of this great new site! We look forward to meeting you and sharing some great books!
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