A book isn't just for Christmas

My first novel Zero Magenta has now been out for a week and like a protective parent it's hard to set your child free.

Feedback from friends and family has been great, and I really appreciate the support. A review published on Amazon by Linda has more eloquently described the book than I could. Many thanks.

Having broken my duck (a strange English saying!) I intend to write more. The next story is likely to be a fantasy, based on an idea I had over ten years ago. Unlike many writers I will not be using pen names to split my fantasy and sci-fi work. In fact if you were wondering - John Howes is my real name.

If you have any comments or questions on Zero Magenta or anything else related to writing sci-fi and fantasy, please let me know.

Cheers for now.

John Howes.

It's Here!

Hi There.

I've just published my first novel: Zero Magenta, which is now available as a digital download on the Amazon Kindle store.

I'd like to thank my lovely wife Lisa for all your help with editing and proof reading. I couldn't have done it without your help and support x.


I'll be interested to hear what people think. It's my first so please be gentle :-)


I'm already thinking of other stories, and I have another planned for 2016.

Bye for now.

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