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JEH The Quarterly Review in the life of an Author Magazine

The quarter review in the life of an author magazine is designed to keep in touch with the fan base of Janice Elliott-Howard as well as introduce her to new readers. It is a new addition to the authors communication with readers and will be issued quarterly.

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First Quarter 2017<br />

J.E-H<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Quarterly</strong> <strong>Review</strong><br />

In <strong>the</strong> <strong>life</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>Author</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> FREE Web<strong>in</strong>ar Results<br />

J<strong>an</strong>ice shares <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />

Visit<strong>in</strong>g creates motivation<br />

J<strong>an</strong>ice goes to Tennessee.<br />

New Releases<br />

J<strong>an</strong>ice has two (2) new<br />

books <strong>an</strong>d one (1) audio<br />

book release <strong>in</strong> 1 st quarter.<br />

Appear<strong>an</strong>ces:<br />

<strong>The</strong> Alabama<br />

Book Festival <strong>in</strong><br />

Montgomery,<br />

AL on 4/22<br />

Sistahs on Lit.<br />

Silver Spr<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />

MD on 4/29<br />

Get back to Family<br />

J<strong>an</strong>ice goes back to<br />

<strong>the</strong> hometown <strong>of</strong><br />

her parents.<br />

Don’t just stop here, take a look <strong>in</strong>side.


Welcome to J.E-H<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Quarterly</strong> <strong>Review</strong><br />

Hello Readers,<br />

This year I w<strong>an</strong>ted to become<br />

more accessible to my f<strong>an</strong> base.<br />

Thus <strong>the</strong> idea <strong>of</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g “<strong>The</strong><br />

<strong>Quarterly</strong> <strong>Review</strong>. “<br />

It will be published at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong><br />

each quarter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year to give a<br />

quick snapshot <strong>of</strong> everyth<strong>in</strong>g that<br />

I have go<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>in</strong> my <strong>life</strong> <strong>an</strong>d on<br />

my journey as <strong>an</strong> author. I am<br />

do<strong>in</strong>g my best to stay current with<br />

technology <strong>an</strong>d shar<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

that I learn as well as keep<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />

touch with people I meet along<br />

<strong>the</strong> way.<br />

This issue shares some <strong>of</strong> what<br />

motivates me to write as I<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ue to develop new<br />

characters to t<strong>an</strong>talize your<br />

imag<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>an</strong>d have you<br />

befriend <strong>the</strong>m. It is a wonder<br />

how writers put so much <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong>mselves <strong>in</strong> storyl<strong>in</strong>es that <strong>the</strong>y<br />

create.<br />

Your feedback is greatly<br />

appreciated for those who care to<br />

share. Of course, I always look<br />

forward to hear<strong>in</strong>g from you so<br />

feel free to drop me a l<strong>in</strong>e via<br />

email at<br />

jelliotthoward@gmail.com.<br />

J<strong>an</strong>ice Elliott-Howard<br />

Chief Creator <strong>an</strong>d Editor


<strong>The</strong> Facebook<br />

FREE Web<strong>in</strong>ar<br />

Road to<br />

<strong>Author</strong>ship<br />

<strong>The</strong> Road to<br />

<strong>Author</strong>ship web<strong>in</strong>ar<br />

was a FREE Facebook<br />

Live event that<br />

occurred <strong>in</strong> J<strong>an</strong>uary<br />

2017. It consisted <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>an</strong> overview <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

basics <strong>of</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>an</strong>d<br />

becom<strong>in</strong>g selfpublished.<br />

All <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

particip<strong>an</strong>ts were<br />

satisfied with <strong>the</strong> level<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>formation<br />

provided.<br />

Some suggested that I<br />

hold a live class <strong>an</strong>d<br />

after giv<strong>in</strong>g it much<br />

thought, I schedule<br />

one. Due to<br />

schedul<strong>in</strong>g conflicts, I<br />

have moved this event<br />

<strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> second<br />

quarter <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> middle<br />

<strong>of</strong> June 2017.<br />

We are work<strong>in</strong>g on<br />

putt<strong>in</strong>g toge<strong>the</strong>r a<br />

more <strong>in</strong>-depth<br />

web<strong>in</strong>ar to roll out for<br />

<strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong> 2017.


Visit<strong>in</strong>g Creates Motivation<br />

M<strong>an</strong>y years ago I would pack up<br />

<strong>the</strong> kids <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> car <strong>an</strong>d set out to<br />

visit a neighbor<strong>in</strong>g state. I use to<br />

travel <strong>the</strong>re regularly. My great<br />

Auntie is gett<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>the</strong>re <strong>in</strong> age,<br />

so I took my gr<strong>an</strong>dbabies to visit.<br />

We had a great time.<br />

As a writer, places that have<br />

me<strong>an</strong><strong>in</strong>g to you <strong>of</strong>ten appear as a<br />

backdrop dur<strong>in</strong>g your creative<br />

process. I am lucky to have a rich<br />

history where I c<strong>an</strong> draw on my<br />

travels to aid me with location<br />

sett<strong>in</strong>gs for my fictional creations.<br />

It just so happens that Tennessee<br />

is a state where a character<br />

orig<strong>in</strong>ates from <strong>in</strong> one <strong>of</strong> my short<br />

stories <strong>in</strong> my Rom<strong>an</strong>ce <strong>an</strong>thology<br />

<strong>The</strong> Confid<strong>an</strong>t Tells. Yes, it is <strong>the</strong><br />

story <strong>of</strong> Robert <strong>an</strong>d Amy.


Gett<strong>in</strong>g Back to Family<br />

<strong>The</strong> country <strong>life</strong> is a very slow<br />

pace. It gives you serenity as<br />

well as allows you to reflect on<br />

<strong>the</strong> true import<strong>an</strong>ce <strong>of</strong> family. I<br />

recently met my gr<strong>an</strong>dfa<strong>the</strong>r for<br />

<strong>the</strong> first time about a year ago.<br />

It was through no fault <strong>of</strong> my<br />

own as my mo<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>an</strong>d he was<br />

not on speak<strong>in</strong>g terms for more<br />

th<strong>an</strong> forty years. I talk about<br />

this <strong>in</strong> great detail <strong>in</strong> my book<br />

How I Wish I Had My Mo<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

I like him, <strong>an</strong>d I try my best to<br />

visit him whenever I am <strong>in</strong><br />

South Carol<strong>in</strong>a.<br />

My dad is always happy when I<br />

come to visit as well. We have<br />

great conversations, <strong>an</strong>d he is<br />

very supportive.


New Releases <strong>an</strong>d<br />

Where you c<strong>an</strong> F<strong>in</strong>d Me<br />

A collection <strong>of</strong> blog posts <strong>an</strong>d<br />

podcasts reflect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> climate<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2016 Presidential Election<br />

Campaign.<br />

<strong>The</strong> trio is mov<strong>in</strong>g onto high school.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y are physically <strong>an</strong>d mentally<br />

prepared for what is about to happen.<br />

C<strong>an</strong> <strong>the</strong>y h<strong>an</strong>dle it emotionally? <strong>The</strong><br />

journey cont<strong>in</strong>ues for John, James <strong>an</strong>d<br />

Jack as three become two. <strong>The</strong> new<br />

challenges that face <strong>the</strong>m are <strong>the</strong> same<br />

as you <strong>an</strong>d me. Jo<strong>in</strong> me to f<strong>in</strong>d out.<br />

This children’s Talk<strong>in</strong>g Book available on CD only at<br />

https://squareup.com/market/jh-authorprenuer<br />

Website: http://www.jelliotthoward.com<br />

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