Writing a book is a lot of fun and sometimes hard work.  One of the things that has surprised me is the details you never think about.  My publisher, which specializes in unknown authors, has been wonderful feeding me the challenges in bite size morsels.   So we progress.  I do so with a lot of help from both the publisher and friends and family.  

Once again I am coming to you for help. 

The back cover of a book is the advertising page for the book. The average person looks at the back cover of a book for seven seconds.  During those seven seconds the will decided to buy, not buy, or read a little more.  Below is a draft of the proposed back cover of the book.  Please read this and based on what you see do you think, 

1 I would buy this book

2 I might buy this book 

3 i doubt I would buy this book

4 I differently would not buy this book.

PROPOSED BOOK BACK COVER

In a world that seems to have completely lost it mind this book has been able to combine the wisdom of the ages with true, though somewhat embellished, stories to show us wisdom is practical and proverbs are fun.  From a hog being shot out of a tree, to a world class whipping for cussing a teacher to a simple man who is afraid Jesus might take back his baptism for shooting someone (who needed shooting by the way) we see the hope-filled and dynamic power of common sense, also known as wisdom. 

Take a laugh-filled, nostalgic trip to a place where you learn that even if you can’t drown on a sandbar you shouldn’t go there and that sometimes the right thing to do is bust somebody in the mouth.  Find out how a boy named after an insect could marry the prettiest girl in the county and discover how a drunken rat, a hoot owl, and a revival meeting converge to redirect a boy’s life. 

When you live in the shadow of the Proverbs, life can be a pretty, sweet place.  So, grab a glass of sweet tea or lemonade, relax in the shade of your favorite tree and enjoy learning wisdom along with June Bug.  

What people are saying about the Adventures of June Bug Johnson:

·       It is a great addition to any homeschooler's collection.

·       I look forward to reading and rereading this to my children for years to come.

·      Much like the writings of Annie Dillard…

·      With a wit akin to Dave Barry, a tone that matches the late Lewis Grizzard, and wisdom similar to Reverend Will B. Dunn…

·      You'll laugh with a purpose as you meet colorful characters…

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