John Rachel's Blog - Posts Tagged "christmas"

As of this writing, I have 17 reviews at Amazon for my latest novel. All of them are 5-star!

I am flattered, grateful, somewhat bewildered.

From what the comments say, this book really touches people. Several mention they "fell in love" with Billy Green, my main character.

I have to confess. I wasn't very confident about this book when I finished it. I thought at best it was decent, good enough to publish certainly, something I was proud of in a muted way.

But I didn't think it would be so well received, so highly praised.

I am a head guy. I write cerebrally.

Apparently, this time I wrote something from my heart. Uncharted territory. A fluke? An accident?

Whatever happened, however this came about, I appreciate the great response.

Book 2 of this trilogy will be out in March, Book 3 in July.

Hope the series continues to stir readers the way the first book has.

Here is my holiday season card to the world. It is a video I put together with my Japanese wife and I performing my original song, written and recorded here in Japan. It is not "religious" but comes from my heart ...

"Happy New Year"

http://bit.ly/1VMUb2S

Here is my holiday greeting card to the world, a song I wrote seven years ago, performed by my wife and I, here in my home studio. May I wish the best year ever for you and those you love!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8M2_...

Peace!

John Rachel