#BadMoonRising Eternal Road: The Final Stop by John W. Howell #paranormal #supernatural

On By Teri PolenIn Bad Moon Rising

You may have seen today’s author cruising around the blogosphere lately promoting his new book that’s featured here today, Eternal Road: The Final Stop.  Read on to learn why this author thinks a ghost would have him exorcised from the house instead of the other way around.  Welcome John W. Howell!

Would you rather sleep in a coffin for one night or spend the night in a haunted house?

 

I think I would rather spend the night in a haunted house. There are two reasons for this choice. The first is I have always been interested in the paranormal and would welcome the possibility of having a ghost interact with me. I would pump them for information on eternal life and other dimensions. It would probably end that the spirit would try to find an exorcist to get rid of me. The second reason is I have this creepy feeling every time I lay in a coffin. It’s not fear of death; it is a fear that someone would slam and lock the lid. To run out of air is not the way I want to end it all. Let me tell you I’ve laid in plenty of coffins, and that feeling never goes away


Name three items you’d take to spend the night in a haunted house.

First would be a bottle of bourbon. There is no way I’m going to be caught stone-cold sober face to face with a ghost. The second would be my trusty cell phone. I would want to record the appearance of anything that moved. Sure, I may catch a roach or two but would be sure of not missing an aberration should one appear. The last thing would be a fresh pair of boxers. I want to be ready for any horrifying sight that may present itself.

Would you rather use a Ouija board or participate in a séance?

 

Since I have used a Ouija board and declared with right hand raised never to touch one again, I’ll have to choose séance. I would love to have someone channel an exciting person. I know I would want to talk to Kurt Vonnegut. I would love to ask him what he considers his most important work. Who knows, he might not even mention writing? He may pull something obscure out of his hat like bagel-making or something. It would be fun to find out.

What was the hardest scene to write in your featured book?

The hardest scene to write was the sex scene in Eternal Road – The Final stop. The reason it was so hard is the two characters have been friends since childhood. Both are dead and are in a state of grace, trying to select an eternal home. Yes, they are as near to angels as a soul can get. So why are they having sex? Now you get some of the difficulty. They have sex because their souls are under the influence of residual effects present in different Earth time periods. In short, human conditions such as hunger, pain, weariness, and lust are tainting their pure existence. The scene had to pass a semblance of scrutiny by some who might consider the book somewhat religious. My assumption in writing the scene is religious people have an enjoyable sex life but don’t necessarily want to read graphic details of others having sex.

Which comes first for you – plot or characters?

 

Since I am a died in the wool punster, the characters always have to come first. I rely on the characters to help create the story. If I tried to plan the information in advance and then fit characters into it, I think I might be in a bit of trouble. In my mind, I have clear ideas about my character’s personalities and possible reactions to situations. So, what I do first is lay out the last three lines of the story. I then go back to the beginning with this very rough idea of where the plot needs to end up and start writing the first chapter. My characters then join the ensemble (Me and them), and we develop the story together. Usually, my books start with a simple idea for a plotline. Where it becomes a little more complicated is as a result of character influences. 

 

Describe your writing space.

 

My writing space is quite simple. It is an office in our home and has a desk with nothing on it except a brass carriage clock, silver pitcher, and a globe. The carriage clock needs winding, and I have misplaced the key. The pitcher holds pens and pencils, none of which work. The pens are dried out, and the pencils are new and need sharpening. The globe is there because it looks terrific, sitting on the corner of the desk. I face the door and a wall. The door is usually shut because my French Bulldog Twiggy will come in and bark. She barks at the mail person and anyone else who may come down out street. We live on a cul-de-sac, so anyone on the street is considered an invader. The windows overlooking the street come down to about a foot off the floor, so Twiggy (the French bulldog) can easily see. When she wants in, she uses another door but has to walk around to it, which is a natural inhibiter. On the wall is a painting by Maine artist John Gable. It was one I bought from him at his home back in the early 80s. It is of a car that is waiting for a parade to start. It spoke to me of my hometown, Detroit, since the artist began his career in automotive design. Behind me is a massive bookcase and credenza. My PC is on the credenza since I use my MAC while at my desk. The PC is used only for publishing. There are copies of selected books on the shelves, along with some personal items. There is one copy of each of my books as well. The floor is tile, and the desk and chair sit on a piece of carpet. All in all, I find it very conducive to writing.

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 mankind.

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.

It is now available on Amazon in paper and Kindle. The Kindle edition is introductory priced at 99¢ until October 15th

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Author Bio

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, http://johnwhowell.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/john.howell.98229241
Twitter –https://www.twitter.com/HowellWave
Goodreads –https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7751796.John_W_Howell
Amazon Author’s page –https://www.amazon.com/author/johnwhowell

102 thoughts on “#BadMoonRising Eternal Road: The Final Stop by John W. Howell #paranormal #supernatural”

    3. D.L. Finn, Author

      Great interview:) I have also sworn off ouija boards and would prefer a haunted hiuse over a coffin. Although I’ve never been in one…yikes.

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  3. Reblogged this on Fiction Favorites and commented:
    Each year in October, Teri Polen hosts her Bad Moon Rising feature. This is an excellent opportunity to meet authors and books designed to excite your literary senses. Teri posts an original author each day so check back often. Thank you, Teri, for featuring me today.

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    2. A friend of mine’s family was in the mortuary business and we were fortified with some hops and malt. I mentioned I always wanted to try one out and so we did. All of them. Still makes me redfaced to think what would have happened if we got caught.

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  9. Now I have a perfect image of a Twiggy-free John at his desk, letting his imagination soar as he writes. Great answers, John, and like everyone else, I’m wondering about the coffin-lying. I’ve decided you were “having us on” as they say in some parts of the world. (You were, weren’t you? I hope. 😯 )

    This is such a fun series, Teri, and off to a super start with Craig yesterday and John today. Great job, John! 🙂 Sharing!

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  10. Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
    John W. Howell is the featured guest today on Teri Polen’s Bad Moon Rising series. For the entire month of October, Teri will feature a different guest answering some great interview questions and sharing a bit about their work, specifically, something paranormal they’ve written. This is such a fun idea, and I heartily recommend you follow along daily. I’ll be sharing each one with you as I can, so you can click straight through and see for, yourself. You’ll be glad you did! 🙂

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  11. You’re going to have a ton of people asking about the coffins, John. I can’t help but add my name to the list. And not once, but many time?

    Great answers to the questions, though. Best wishes with the new release.

    Thanks, Teri. You’re two for two in what promises to be another excellent Bad Moon Rising event.

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  12. Reblogged this on Stevie Turner and commented:
    Some great answers by John W. Howell to Teri Polen’s questions.
    Bad Moon Rising is here again! Thanks to Teri, there are interviews with thirty-one Indie authors of supernatural /horror for thirty-one days in October (I’m one of them!). Each post features details of the author’s new releases, a blurb, an author bio, social media links, buy links, and a short interview.

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  13. The ”what would you take for a night in a haunted house” answer truly had me laughing out loud. Good choices, though I watch Supernatural, so my choices would be much different and include lots and lots of salt. Eternal Road sounds like a wonderful read. Perfect for my TBR 🎃

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  21. Enjoyed getting to know you a little more, John. Chuckled about the fresh set of boxers. Like you, I will not mess with a Ouija board. I had an “interesting” experience with a séance once which later turned out to be quite amusing.

    And I’d like to know more about sleeping in coffins.

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    1. I never slept in one I just laid down in a few. A friend of mine’s family had a mortuary and we had a little too much fun and decided to try them out. Didn’t get caught thank heavens. I think that would have sparked some kind of mandatory counseling session. The fear of being locked in was very real. No lid closings. Love to know the seance story.

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  26. Oh, my! Where to start? This was such a highly entertaining interview. I wondered about the coffins immediately but see John had to fess up in his comments. Definitely not something most of us can say, LOL.

    The items in the haunted house had me grinning, as did the pens and pencils and the globe (hey, when something looks good it looks good!). I am also sworn off Ouija boards, although I love using them in fiction. Fantastic interview, you two.

    And for the record, Eternal Road is an awesome book, which I highly recommend to one and all!

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  27. It’s interesting that John and so many others have sworn off Ouija boards. I am among them. If I had to spend a night in a haunted house, I wouldn’t mind having you for company, John. I’d bring my own fortifying liquid. Eternal Road sounds like an original take on the supernatural!

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  30. Loved the interview, Teri, and of course, John’s detailed and quick-witted responses. I also wondered about the coffins, but will put that to rest since John implied to do so. My first thought was becoming claustrophobic in a coffin and then getting an MRI came to mind. I’m not sure about spending time in a haunted house, but a little wine wouldn’t hurt. Fun times and John’s book is fantastic. I’m happy to have a copy in my bookcase, waiting to be read a second time. Thanks again, Lauren 🙂

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