Thursday, May 23, 2019

Thankful Thursday

Today we join our friend

in celebrating "Thankful Thursday". Today I'm thankful for all the friends I have made in Blogville these last five years. Even a couple that quit blogging still are in contact via cards, emails, and Facebook. You all have supported my writing, encouraged or prayed for me and my family and have been there when I needed to chat.

I also wanted to thank my publishing team at Outskirts Press for doing such a good job with my newest book, True Course, Lessons from a Life Aloft which went to #1 in sales the day after it launched. It's not just a book for aviators but anyone that's worked hard on a dream with many stories of family and friends (and a canine or two) in there.  The Kindle just went up today, it takes a few days for it to link with the paperback page so it doesn't show rank or any reviews but here are a few.  Please consider ordering a copy, I've priced it down to $2.99 to make it easier for those on a limited budget to enjoy and as usual, all the sales are donated to animal related charities.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S74KFZ1/

Today's author meet and greet here (a very funny story in there about a book mixup at a bookstore in the UK. -  https://suerovens.com/meet-greet-author-q-as/

"Johnson's writing border's on the lyrical."- Kirkus Review Magazine
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This is a book to use as a reward for yourself - to read a little at a time on evenings when the day has gone well. It is an introspection into one person's world of flight yet it carries truths for all those who have given their soul to the wonders and mysteries of the sky - and sometimes wonder why. - Rick Durden, Features Editor and Columnist, The Pilot's Lounge, for AVweb, the Internet Aviation Magazine
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This is a book by an accomplished human being (aviator, law enforcement and other life-and-death skills) who gave herself permission to be an extraordinary writer. The result is soul-deep essays and reflections on aviation and life. Many of her descriptions--poised somewhere between awe and aching-- stopped me in my tracks as she describes: "caught in a point in your mind between immobility and motion, the taste of empty air, the color of wind."  Every bit as good as Annie Dillard, whom Brigid leaves behind in her contrail. 
- Latayne C. Scott, award-winning author
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"Johnson is a gifted writer, in the traditional sense of what works of literature are like. She is an artist with words, painting beautiful pictures, rich with vibrant description."
- Viga Boland - Memoirabilia Magazine
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"Brigid Johnson is a multi-talented lady who has been there and done that. She IS an excellent role model for young ladies everywhere! Determined to succeed as a pilot, she jumped through all the hoops and became a commercial airline pilot before changing careers to take care of family. Her writing is evocative, soul searching, and captures the essence of flying and life in snippets that leave you wanting more."
- J.L. Curtis, Best-Selling Author of Rimworld - Stranded and the Grey Man Series
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"Johnson is a wonderful writer, like good scotch on a winter night."
- Michael Bane - Producer, Writer, Actor

8 comments:

  1. Hari om
    Have said it before, will say it again, Blogville rocks!!! YAM xx

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  2. Yes indeed, Blogville is very special and so is that window art! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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    1. Thank you Brian - if you'd like a Kindle copy of the book send me your emaill address with a "DO NOT POST" and I'll gift you a copy. There's some threads in there about a rescue dog I had when I was a young pilot I think you will like.

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  3. Congratulations on the great book reviews!

    Oh, and that's some impressive nose art on that window!

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    1. It was a friend's dogs but it cracked me up.

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  4. Oh, that is some very impressive nose art! I'm thinkin' Pollack would be jealous!
    OMD, those are some very cool reviews!!! CONGRATS!!! WooooHooooo! margaritas for everyone!!!!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  5. great to see that we are not the only ones with such windows LOL ...love the description like good scotch on a winters night... that has something ...

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  6. Congrats on the book doing so well (not surprising though--you write amazingly). And thanks for sharing the image of nose art. It made me smile, inside and out.

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