John W Ashbrook
@john-w-ashbrook.bsky.social
I seem to have accidentally written a children's book. Here I am trying to foist said book on you.
(An act of shameless self-promotion which, if I'm honest, ill-befits me. But I'll have a punt at it, anyways.)
Please read me book.
(How did I do?)
(An act of shameless self-promotion which, if I'm honest, ill-befits me. But I'll have a punt at it, anyways.)
Please read me book.
(How did I do?)
Aaand finally, 20 Books #20. The most recent book.
I read it last year and was bowled over by its vision, its characters & its structure. It's the very definition of a page-turner.
Whenever you think you can predict where it's going, it changes.
What's more - it was a self publishing success!
I read it last year and was bowled over by its vision, its characters & its structure. It's the very definition of a page-turner.
Whenever you think you can predict where it's going, it changes.
What's more - it was a self publishing success!
December 26, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Aaand finally, 20 Books #20. The most recent book.
I read it last year and was bowled over by its vision, its characters & its structure. It's the very definition of a page-turner.
Whenever you think you can predict where it's going, it changes.
What's more - it was a self publishing success!
I read it last year and was bowled over by its vision, its characters & its structure. It's the very definition of a page-turner.
Whenever you think you can predict where it's going, it changes.
What's more - it was a self publishing success!
20 Books #19
Even though I didn't yet know who Alfred Hitchock was, his cameo appearances in these books led them a glamour that your Famous Fives and Nancy Drews lacked.
This series - along with Doctor Who novelisations and ERB's Barsoom books - was my introduction to the joys of reading.
Even though I didn't yet know who Alfred Hitchock was, his cameo appearances in these books led them a glamour that your Famous Fives and Nancy Drews lacked.
This series - along with Doctor Who novelisations and ERB's Barsoom books - was my introduction to the joys of reading.
December 26, 2024 at 11:27 AM
20 Books #19
Even though I didn't yet know who Alfred Hitchock was, his cameo appearances in these books led them a glamour that your Famous Fives and Nancy Drews lacked.
This series - along with Doctor Who novelisations and ERB's Barsoom books - was my introduction to the joys of reading.
Even though I didn't yet know who Alfred Hitchock was, his cameo appearances in these books led them a glamour that your Famous Fives and Nancy Drews lacked.
This series - along with Doctor Who novelisations and ERB's Barsoom books - was my introduction to the joys of reading.
And - boom - it's #Christmas Eve.
Wanna know what's *really* happening in your home tonight? Find out where the presents *really* come from!
It's all in here!
Amazon UK: shorturl.at/y8crB
Amazon US: shorturl.at/6sO0L
#SelfPublishing #amwriting #ChristmasReading #indieauthor
#bookpromotion
Wanna know what's *really* happening in your home tonight? Find out where the presents *really* come from!
It's all in here!
Amazon UK: shorturl.at/y8crB
Amazon US: shorturl.at/6sO0L
#SelfPublishing #amwriting #ChristmasReading #indieauthor
#bookpromotion
December 24, 2024 at 6:19 PM
And - boom - it's #Christmas Eve.
Wanna know what's *really* happening in your home tonight? Find out where the presents *really* come from!
It's all in here!
Amazon UK: shorturl.at/y8crB
Amazon US: shorturl.at/6sO0L
#SelfPublishing #amwriting #ChristmasReading #indieauthor
#bookpromotion
Wanna know what's *really* happening in your home tonight? Find out where the presents *really* come from!
It's all in here!
Amazon UK: shorturl.at/y8crB
Amazon US: shorturl.at/6sO0L
#SelfPublishing #amwriting #ChristmasReading #indieauthor
#bookpromotion
20 Books #18
In the post-Buffy, post-Sookie world, it's easy to forget that vampires used to be exclusively European gentry in capes.
What impressed me about this book, when I read it back in 1978, aged 12, was its scope and how it made the hoary old genre fresh and relevant and genuinely scary.
In the post-Buffy, post-Sookie world, it's easy to forget that vampires used to be exclusively European gentry in capes.
What impressed me about this book, when I read it back in 1978, aged 12, was its scope and how it made the hoary old genre fresh and relevant and genuinely scary.
December 23, 2024 at 11:55 PM
20 Books #18
In the post-Buffy, post-Sookie world, it's easy to forget that vampires used to be exclusively European gentry in capes.
What impressed me about this book, when I read it back in 1978, aged 12, was its scope and how it made the hoary old genre fresh and relevant and genuinely scary.
In the post-Buffy, post-Sookie world, it's easy to forget that vampires used to be exclusively European gentry in capes.
What impressed me about this book, when I read it back in 1978, aged 12, was its scope and how it made the hoary old genre fresh and relevant and genuinely scary.
20 Books #17.
Back when I was discovering all my sci-fi tropes through Dr. Who and Star Wars - I also discovered ERB.
His FX were so much better.
I dedicated myself to completing the set of 11 books with Bruce Pennington covers. 45 years on, I still don't think I've achieved that goal.
Back when I was discovering all my sci-fi tropes through Dr. Who and Star Wars - I also discovered ERB.
His FX were so much better.
I dedicated myself to completing the set of 11 books with Bruce Pennington covers. 45 years on, I still don't think I've achieved that goal.
December 22, 2024 at 5:10 PM
20 Books #17.
Back when I was discovering all my sci-fi tropes through Dr. Who and Star Wars - I also discovered ERB.
His FX were so much better.
I dedicated myself to completing the set of 11 books with Bruce Pennington covers. 45 years on, I still don't think I've achieved that goal.
Back when I was discovering all my sci-fi tropes through Dr. Who and Star Wars - I also discovered ERB.
His FX were so much better.
I dedicated myself to completing the set of 11 books with Bruce Pennington covers. 45 years on, I still don't think I've achieved that goal.
Only 5 days to go! The Christmas Mice is "...the perfect book for the lead up to Christmas, for children and adults ...I can't recommend this book enough." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
US Amazon: bit.ly/3Zybv5o
UK Amazon: bit.ly/411u4RR
#SelfPublishing #amwriting #Christmas #ChristmasReading #indieauthor #bookpromotion
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UK Amazon: bit.ly/411u4RR
#SelfPublishing #amwriting #Christmas #ChristmasReading #indieauthor #bookpromotion
December 20, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Only 5 days to go! The Christmas Mice is "...the perfect book for the lead up to Christmas, for children and adults ...I can't recommend this book enough." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
US Amazon: bit.ly/3Zybv5o
UK Amazon: bit.ly/411u4RR
#SelfPublishing #amwriting #Christmas #ChristmasReading #indieauthor #bookpromotion
US Amazon: bit.ly/3Zybv5o
UK Amazon: bit.ly/411u4RR
#SelfPublishing #amwriting #Christmas #ChristmasReading #indieauthor #bookpromotion
20 books #16
The most perfect writing I ever read. In 'Evan Almighty', Freeman says 'God gives you the opportunity to love each other'.
That's what this book's about: Love! McCarthy asks himself what would I do for my son? Die for him, sure. But, am I strong enough to live for him no matter what?
The most perfect writing I ever read. In 'Evan Almighty', Freeman says 'God gives you the opportunity to love each other'.
That's what this book's about: Love! McCarthy asks himself what would I do for my son? Die for him, sure. But, am I strong enough to live for him no matter what?
December 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM
20 books #16
The most perfect writing I ever read. In 'Evan Almighty', Freeman says 'God gives you the opportunity to love each other'.
That's what this book's about: Love! McCarthy asks himself what would I do for my son? Die for him, sure. But, am I strong enough to live for him no matter what?
The most perfect writing I ever read. In 'Evan Almighty', Freeman says 'God gives you the opportunity to love each other'.
That's what this book's about: Love! McCarthy asks himself what would I do for my son? Die for him, sure. But, am I strong enough to live for him no matter what?
Apparently there's a new Superman film upcoming.
Well, they kept that quiet.
There's been *no* marketing about this...
...I mean, this is only the teaser trailer for the teaser trailer for the trailer for the film.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbE8...
Well, they kept that quiet.
There's been *no* marketing about this...
...I mean, this is only the teaser trailer for the teaser trailer for the trailer for the film.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbE8...
Superman - Teaser Trailer Tomorrow
YouTube video by DC
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Apparently there's a new Superman film upcoming.
Well, they kept that quiet.
There's been *no* marketing about this...
...I mean, this is only the teaser trailer for the teaser trailer for the trailer for the film.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbE8...
Well, they kept that quiet.
There's been *no* marketing about this...
...I mean, this is only the teaser trailer for the teaser trailer for the trailer for the film.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbE8...
Awoogah-awoogah!
Alex Winter and someone called Keanu Reeves are going to star in 'Waiting For Godot' on Broadway.
Excellent!
Personally, I'd love to see them in 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead' but this'll do!
variety.com/2024/legit/n...
Alex Winter and someone called Keanu Reeves are going to star in 'Waiting For Godot' on Broadway.
Excellent!
Personally, I'd love to see them in 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead' but this'll do!
variety.com/2024/legit/n...
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Set ‘Bill & Ted’ Reunion on Broadway With ‘Waiting for Godot’
'Bill & Ted' co-stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are reuniting in Jamie Lloyd's Broadway production of 'Waiting for Godot.'
variety.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Awoogah-awoogah!
Alex Winter and someone called Keanu Reeves are going to star in 'Waiting For Godot' on Broadway.
Excellent!
Personally, I'd love to see them in 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead' but this'll do!
variety.com/2024/legit/n...
Alex Winter and someone called Keanu Reeves are going to star in 'Waiting For Godot' on Broadway.
Excellent!
Personally, I'd love to see them in 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead' but this'll do!
variety.com/2024/legit/n...
20 Books #15
THE most inspiring book on film making. Read it & you WILL feel you can make a movie.
I hustled like mad to get to the London screening of 'Desperado' so I could meet Rodriguez & interview him.
He liked my 'Hard Boiled' hat. So I swapped it for his autograph in my copy of this book.
THE most inspiring book on film making. Read it & you WILL feel you can make a movie.
I hustled like mad to get to the London screening of 'Desperado' so I could meet Rodriguez & interview him.
He liked my 'Hard Boiled' hat. So I swapped it for his autograph in my copy of this book.
December 17, 2024 at 11:25 PM
20 Books #15
THE most inspiring book on film making. Read it & you WILL feel you can make a movie.
I hustled like mad to get to the London screening of 'Desperado' so I could meet Rodriguez & interview him.
He liked my 'Hard Boiled' hat. So I swapped it for his autograph in my copy of this book.
THE most inspiring book on film making. Read it & you WILL feel you can make a movie.
I hustled like mad to get to the London screening of 'Desperado' so I could meet Rodriguez & interview him.
He liked my 'Hard Boiled' hat. So I swapped it for his autograph in my copy of this book.
Apparently, they had a pro pool player waiting in the wings. The idea was that Mary Tyler-Moore would take the shot - then they would cut to a close-up of the pro potting all the balls in one.
But she potted them herself. I *love* the look on her face as they go in.
youtu.be/GjUXV69MwNU?...
But she potted them herself. I *love* the look on her face as they go in.
youtu.be/GjUXV69MwNU?...
The Dick Van Dyke Show - Season 2, Episode 5 - Hustling the Hustler - Full Episode
YouTube video by FilmRise Television
youtu.be
December 17, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Apparently, they had a pro pool player waiting in the wings. The idea was that Mary Tyler-Moore would take the shot - then they would cut to a close-up of the pro potting all the balls in one.
But she potted them herself. I *love* the look on her face as they go in.
youtu.be/GjUXV69MwNU?...
But she potted them herself. I *love* the look on her face as they go in.
youtu.be/GjUXV69MwNU?...
I got into Python when they had finished on TV & were only available on LP. So, this book (plus accompanying soundtrack album) was my introduction to Python.
To my mind, they were a radio comedy troupe.
Their chaotic creativity and the unvarnished honesty of this book is *still* remarkable.
To my mind, they were a radio comedy troupe.
Their chaotic creativity and the unvarnished honesty of this book is *still* remarkable.
December 16, 2024 at 8:31 PM
I got into Python when they had finished on TV & were only available on LP. So, this book (plus accompanying soundtrack album) was my introduction to Python.
To my mind, they were a radio comedy troupe.
Their chaotic creativity and the unvarnished honesty of this book is *still* remarkable.
To my mind, they were a radio comedy troupe.
Their chaotic creativity and the unvarnished honesty of this book is *still* remarkable.
20 books #13.
Ray Harryhausen changed my life. I was 5 when I first saw '7th Voyage' and the Cyclops lived rent-free in my young head.
That was the moment I fell in love with movies.
Decades later I was able to thank him for this when I interviewed him.
This, for many years, was his only book.
Ray Harryhausen changed my life. I was 5 when I first saw '7th Voyage' and the Cyclops lived rent-free in my young head.
That was the moment I fell in love with movies.
Decades later I was able to thank him for this when I interviewed him.
This, for many years, was his only book.
December 15, 2024 at 11:21 PM
20 books #13.
Ray Harryhausen changed my life. I was 5 when I first saw '7th Voyage' and the Cyclops lived rent-free in my young head.
That was the moment I fell in love with movies.
Decades later I was able to thank him for this when I interviewed him.
This, for many years, was his only book.
Ray Harryhausen changed my life. I was 5 when I first saw '7th Voyage' and the Cyclops lived rent-free in my young head.
That was the moment I fell in love with movies.
Decades later I was able to thank him for this when I interviewed him.
This, for many years, was his only book.
There'll never be another #calvin&hobbes.
December 15, 2024 at 1:51 PM
There'll never be another #calvin&hobbes.
Books #12.
I *think* this was my first Dr Who novelisation. In the 70s, this was the only way to revisit a film or TV show.
I've read more Terrance Dicks than any other author!
I learned all my SF & horror tropes through his books.
Dr Who was my 1st book collection & my 1st literary love.
I *think* this was my first Dr Who novelisation. In the 70s, this was the only way to revisit a film or TV show.
I've read more Terrance Dicks than any other author!
I learned all my SF & horror tropes through his books.
Dr Who was my 1st book collection & my 1st literary love.
December 14, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Books #12.
I *think* this was my first Dr Who novelisation. In the 70s, this was the only way to revisit a film or TV show.
I've read more Terrance Dicks than any other author!
I learned all my SF & horror tropes through his books.
Dr Who was my 1st book collection & my 1st literary love.
I *think* this was my first Dr Who novelisation. In the 70s, this was the only way to revisit a film or TV show.
I've read more Terrance Dicks than any other author!
I learned all my SF & horror tropes through his books.
Dr Who was my 1st book collection & my 1st literary love.
So, the brill crime/horror novelist, @jconnollybooks.bsky.social, is also a DJ on www.rte.ie/radio/gold/.
He's already given me a great Xmas gift: A remix of Peter Gabriel's 'Big Time' by Electrokingdom. I prefer it to the original.
They also made a smokin' Latin Jazz mix! youtu.be/YgErPo5ysI0?...
He's already given me a great Xmas gift: A remix of Peter Gabriel's 'Big Time' by Electrokingdom. I prefer it to the original.
They also made a smokin' Latin Jazz mix! youtu.be/YgErPo5ysI0?...
Big Time (VB Acoustic Mix)
YouTube video by Electrokingdom - Topic
youtu.be
December 14, 2024 at 9:13 PM
So, the brill crime/horror novelist, @jconnollybooks.bsky.social, is also a DJ on www.rte.ie/radio/gold/.
He's already given me a great Xmas gift: A remix of Peter Gabriel's 'Big Time' by Electrokingdom. I prefer it to the original.
They also made a smokin' Latin Jazz mix! youtu.be/YgErPo5ysI0?...
He's already given me a great Xmas gift: A remix of Peter Gabriel's 'Big Time' by Electrokingdom. I prefer it to the original.
They also made a smokin' Latin Jazz mix! youtu.be/YgErPo5ysI0?...
Reposted by John W Ashbrook
There’s this special kind of dad…
December 14, 2024 at 11:18 AM
There’s this special kind of dad…
20 books #11.
As a callow yoot, this was the only out-and-out fantasy I ever enjoyed. (I never really dug Tolkien and gave up on Narnia).
My relationship with Le Guin deepened when I read 'The Word for World is Forest' in Again, Dangerous Visions.
But this was my gateway drug.
As a callow yoot, this was the only out-and-out fantasy I ever enjoyed. (I never really dug Tolkien and gave up on Narnia).
My relationship with Le Guin deepened when I read 'The Word for World is Forest' in Again, Dangerous Visions.
But this was my gateway drug.
December 13, 2024 at 10:14 PM
20 books #11.
As a callow yoot, this was the only out-and-out fantasy I ever enjoyed. (I never really dug Tolkien and gave up on Narnia).
My relationship with Le Guin deepened when I read 'The Word for World is Forest' in Again, Dangerous Visions.
But this was my gateway drug.
As a callow yoot, this was the only out-and-out fantasy I ever enjoyed. (I never really dug Tolkien and gave up on Narnia).
My relationship with Le Guin deepened when I read 'The Word for World is Forest' in Again, Dangerous Visions.
But this was my gateway drug.
20 books ... #10.
And the *other* comic I'm including is Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons' autopsy of superheroes.
Where Miller's Batman was a gritty, primal scream - this was careful and cunning.
Engage brain & re-read. Then re-re-read. There is no greater synthesis of words & visuals in the medium.
And the *other* comic I'm including is Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons' autopsy of superheroes.
Where Miller's Batman was a gritty, primal scream - this was careful and cunning.
Engage brain & re-read. Then re-re-read. There is no greater synthesis of words & visuals in the medium.
December 12, 2024 at 9:59 PM
20 books ... #10.
And the *other* comic I'm including is Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons' autopsy of superheroes.
Where Miller's Batman was a gritty, primal scream - this was careful and cunning.
Engage brain & re-read. Then re-re-read. There is no greater synthesis of words & visuals in the medium.
And the *other* comic I'm including is Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons' autopsy of superheroes.
Where Miller's Batman was a gritty, primal scream - this was careful and cunning.
Engage brain & re-read. Then re-re-read. There is no greater synthesis of words & visuals in the medium.
20 books ... #9.
The first comic should be the one that brought me back to comics as an adult. I'd learned to read on comics - then put aside such childish things.
Until Miller's mature, operatic, psychotic vision. Bought it in London & devoured it on the train home. I cheered. I wept. I was back!
The first comic should be the one that brought me back to comics as an adult. I'd learned to read on comics - then put aside such childish things.
Until Miller's mature, operatic, psychotic vision. Bought it in London & devoured it on the train home. I cheered. I wept. I was back!
December 11, 2024 at 9:30 PM
20 books ... #9.
The first comic should be the one that brought me back to comics as an adult. I'd learned to read on comics - then put aside such childish things.
Until Miller's mature, operatic, psychotic vision. Bought it in London & devoured it on the train home. I cheered. I wept. I was back!
The first comic should be the one that brought me back to comics as an adult. I'd learned to read on comics - then put aside such childish things.
Until Miller's mature, operatic, psychotic vision. Bought it in London & devoured it on the train home. I cheered. I wept. I was back!
So, I made a new short video about my little book.
Just search for 'John W. Ashbrook' on the Amazon.
Thank you 😁🙏
#selfpublishing #indieauthor #writerscommunity #bookpromotion #authorlife #amwriting #writingcommunity #creativewriting #ChristmasReading #FestiveReading #SeasonsReadings
Just search for 'John W. Ashbrook' on the Amazon.
Thank you 😁🙏
#selfpublishing #indieauthor #writerscommunity #bookpromotion #authorlife #amwriting #writingcommunity #creativewriting #ChristmasReading #FestiveReading #SeasonsReadings
December 9, 2024 at 11:57 PM
So, I made a new short video about my little book.
Just search for 'John W. Ashbrook' on the Amazon.
Thank you 😁🙏
#selfpublishing #indieauthor #writerscommunity #bookpromotion #authorlife #amwriting #writingcommunity #creativewriting #ChristmasReading #FestiveReading #SeasonsReadings
Just search for 'John W. Ashbrook' on the Amazon.
Thank you 😁🙏
#selfpublishing #indieauthor #writerscommunity #bookpromotion #authorlife #amwriting #writingcommunity #creativewriting #ChristmasReading #FestiveReading #SeasonsReadings
20 books ... #8.
Yes, I wear a black fedora because of Terry Pratchett. He just looked so frickin' cool in it. As do I 😂.
Met him a few times and always found him to be the smartest person in the room - no-matter how crowded the room.
'The Colour of Magic' was the gateway to his sarcasmic world.
Yes, I wear a black fedora because of Terry Pratchett. He just looked so frickin' cool in it. As do I 😂.
Met him a few times and always found him to be the smartest person in the room - no-matter how crowded the room.
'The Colour of Magic' was the gateway to his sarcasmic world.
December 9, 2024 at 7:37 PM
20 books ... #8.
Yes, I wear a black fedora because of Terry Pratchett. He just looked so frickin' cool in it. As do I 😂.
Met him a few times and always found him to be the smartest person in the room - no-matter how crowded the room.
'The Colour of Magic' was the gateway to his sarcasmic world.
Yes, I wear a black fedora because of Terry Pratchett. He just looked so frickin' cool in it. As do I 😂.
Met him a few times and always found him to be the smartest person in the room - no-matter how crowded the room.
'The Colour of Magic' was the gateway to his sarcasmic world.
20 books ... #6.
I met @rodduncan.bsky.social as guest lecturer for my Masters. Because he writes borderline-steampunk alternate-history I was intrigued.
He writes like a dream - & he gave me some off-the-cuff advice that transformed my writing.
He simply said: "In your world, it does!"
I met @rodduncan.bsky.social as guest lecturer for my Masters. Because he writes borderline-steampunk alternate-history I was intrigued.
He writes like a dream - & he gave me some off-the-cuff advice that transformed my writing.
He simply said: "In your world, it does!"
December 9, 2024 at 12:11 AM
20 books ... #6.
I met @rodduncan.bsky.social as guest lecturer for my Masters. Because he writes borderline-steampunk alternate-history I was intrigued.
He writes like a dream - & he gave me some off-the-cuff advice that transformed my writing.
He simply said: "In your world, it does!"
I met @rodduncan.bsky.social as guest lecturer for my Masters. Because he writes borderline-steampunk alternate-history I was intrigued.
He writes like a dream - & he gave me some off-the-cuff advice that transformed my writing.
He simply said: "In your world, it does!"
Gratuitous self promotion!
I accidentally wrote a kids' book. I didn't know it was for children, until my mates let their kids read it!
Or, as one of the reviews put it:
"It's the perfect book for the lead up to Christmas, for children and adults." *****
It's free to read on Kindle Unlimited!
I accidentally wrote a kids' book. I didn't know it was for children, until my mates let their kids read it!
Or, as one of the reviews put it:
"It's the perfect book for the lead up to Christmas, for children and adults." *****
It's free to read on Kindle Unlimited!
December 8, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Gratuitous self promotion!
I accidentally wrote a kids' book. I didn't know it was for children, until my mates let their kids read it!
Or, as one of the reviews put it:
"It's the perfect book for the lead up to Christmas, for children and adults." *****
It's free to read on Kindle Unlimited!
I accidentally wrote a kids' book. I didn't know it was for children, until my mates let their kids read it!
Or, as one of the reviews put it:
"It's the perfect book for the lead up to Christmas, for children and adults." *****
It's free to read on Kindle Unlimited!