John Wills - "Just a Season"
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Introducing "Just a Season"

Just a Season is a luminous story into the life of a man who, in the midst of pain and loss, journeys back in time to reexamine all the important people, circumstances, and intellectual fervor that contributed to the richness of his life.
This fictional narrative begins with a grief-stricken father visiting the grave site of his beloved son who was killed in a tragic accident; a moment that he and no other loving parent should ever have to face. As he sadly gazes at his son's headstone and reads what is inscribed there, the dates 1981 - 2001 bring about an illuminating discovery.

The tiny dash that separates the years of one's birth and death represents the whole of a person's life. So if this tiny dash were to tell his life's story, what would it say? In Just a Season, the dash of this man's life is revealed and what emerges from the pages of this book is a legacy of true benevolence and grace.

Praise for Just a Season . . .

"Just a Season is a thought provoking novel by author, John T. Wills. ...focusing on various topics such as pain, suffering, love and life. The characters and the plot are captured very well. It is very well written from beginning to end. This is one of those books, where you cannot judge the book based on its title and cover." Congratulations well done! -- Afrika Asha Abney

". . . Thank you for your example of tenderness and discipline in what I know is a story of love, delicately shared with readers in a way that says, this life, though brief, is significant. So hold it in highest regard for "the dash" is our legacy to love ones, indeed to the world, which we are blessed to share, albeit, for Just a Season." Excellent! --Sistah Joy, Poet, Cable TV Host

"Wills pulls you in from the very first page... Just a Season is a heart-wrenching story about growing up and believing in yourself. I highly recommend this book to young men in high school, trying to find themselves and feeling like they have nowhere to turn." -- Cheryl Hayes, APOOO Book Club

"Not since The Color Purple have I read a book that evoked such emotions. John T. Wills possesses the ability to transport the reader directly into the life and struggles of his main characters story. I was educated in a way that did not afford me the benefit of truly understanding the significance of the historical events taught from a stand alone perspective. This book actually touched my heart and inspired me to increase the equity in my "dash"! Excellent -- Tonja Covington

"John T. Wills captures male bonding between generations and lets the reader passively watch as family love and closeness unfold on the pages . . ." Outstanding -- A great read -- Cheryl Robinson, Host and Executive Producer of JustAboutBooksTalkShow.com

"JUST A SEASON is laced with thought-provoking commentary on the Vietnam War, the assassinations of the 1960s, the migration of crack cocaine into inner-city neighborhoods, and a myriad of other ills that have rocked America. This is a very good piece intertwined with several history lessons spanning many decades." -- Dawn Reeves, RAWSISTAZ Book Club

"John T. Wills particulars each notion so eloquently that you feel that you're actually right there with him... this is an inflicting history lesson that I believe all African American males should experience." JUST A SEASON is a pivotal read -- Carmen, OOSA ONLINE BOOK CLUB

"From the first page you are transported into John's world as if you are there and are experiencing it with him. I am amazed at how John is able to use the events of the time to let you know where you are in time. I felt as if I was teleported... his ability to describe what was going on during that time makes me extremely proud of my heritage. You will come away with a feeling of, now I know why that is. I thoroughly enjoyed "Just a Season". - Mia L. Haynes

"Just a Season is a work of love, respect and honor... A book filled with the wonder of life, and the pain and growth encountered in living it." Outstanding! -- Ron Watson, Editor, New Book Reviews.Org

"in the final analysis the tiny little dash represents the whole of a person's life . If someone, for whatever reason, were to tell the story concealed within my dash. What might they say? ". A thought provoking and powerful read that will forever resonate within my soul . . . Speechless . . . Carron

“Just a Season” is not a story that you will read rather it is one that you will live. This long awaited saga brilliantly reflects a grandfather’s dream realized through a child born when hope was only a mirage. This is not His-Story, it is our story that reflects the audacity of hope and will most assuredly touch every emotion as you travel through time reliving a life through the eyes of the character.

This novel is 9 X 6 inches in size, 370 pages embracing the wonders of a life.
Visit: www.justaseason.com to read a chapter, reviews, and more information.

I would greatly appreciate your sharing this message and my pages www.myspace.com/justaseason with your friends in support of this effort.
I humbly thank you for your support .

GET YOUR COPY TODAY!!!! www.justaseason.com or AMAZON.COM

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At 2:45am on August 7, 2009, Sandra Kay said…
I forgot to comment that Just a Season sounds fabulous! Good luck for many sales.

~Sandra
At 2:43am on August 7, 2009, Sandra Kay said…
Hi John,

Welcome to WRDF, and thanks for friending me. As a group hostess, I invite you to look around at everything that we offer. We're a busy and talented place, and I know you'll fit right in. Enjoy!

~Sandra

At 5:47pm on August 6, 2009, Debbie Wallace said…
Hi John, just stopping by to welcome you to the group. We're a friendly bunch and there's a lot going on here. Make yourself to home:)

Debbie
At 4:55pm on August 6, 2009, Danielle Thorne said…
Beautiful website and excerpt from your blurb. I was really struck by your comment about what lies between the dashes of a birth and death date on a tombstone. I love cemeteries, but I've never thought about life in-between the dashes. Your book sounds beautiful. What great things books can be--to open our minds and hearts to others. Good luck with it!
At 9:09am on August 6, 2009, Judith said…
Good Morning John!

Welcome to the group. It's a great place with a ton of talented people. Take a look around and enjoy!

Hugs,
Judith
At 8:15am on August 6, 2009, WRDF'S READER'S CLUB said…
Hi John,

You're going to love it here.

There are two ways to participate in our Club, register as a member, or donate promo items to be given away to our Club Members. You're welcome to do one, or both. Instructions are on the Club Page.

We also have a brand-new Readers Club Group here at WRDF. Be sure to check that out.

The most important thing to remember here at WRDF is to enjoy yourself.
At 7:38am on August 6, 2009, Lynda Coker said…
Welcome John,

Make yourself at home. And when you get a free moment, hopefully before you upload too much content, please read the information entitled, NEW MEMBERS PLEASE READ, for important content guidelines. You'll find it listed under the Member's Tab. Just a little necessary business to get out of the way, then I encourage you to explore and enjoy the site.

Also, check out our official blog and review site, Between the Lines, and our book club, LOST IN A GOOD BOOK. These two sites can be accessed through their quick-link banner on our Main Page.

Don't forget to sign up for WRDF'S Online Newsletter. You'll find the sign-up box on the Main Page. And be sure to check out our NEW READER'S CLUB.

Thank you for joining us here at WRDF. It's a pleasure to meet you and we all hope that you enjoy the site.

Thanks,
Lynda
 
 

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