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Off Screen #4
Writer's Block
Life for Addison and Emma is wonderful but chaotic. They are about to take an enormous step in their relationship. At the same time, OFF SCREEN has earned Addison her first Emmy nomination and she is feeling the pressure to live up to everyone's expectations. Tamara and Christie have their own revelations and each turn to Addy and Emma for advice. Emma is away for a couple of weeks filming a new movie. Addison finds herself alone a good deal of the time and struggling to focus on anything. Her insecurities have stepped into high gear as Don Bellson begins making new demands for the show she created. Will Addison succumb to the pressures and demands of her at work? Can Emma help Addison overcome her writer’s block? It's a mixture of celebration and upheaval in Writer's Block.
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 17, 2015
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November 27, 2017
Now that there is more going on outside the relationship, and the romance is still sizzling -- this is the best yet. Although it is short. Loving this series!
February 26, 2022
Wow, I'm amazed that the author got so much in such a short novella. The show is doing well but Addy is dealing with writers block because of the direction the Network wants the show to take. Changes are happening for best friend Tamara too. Emma's encouragement of Addy is sweet. And Addy taking charge professionally shows how much her confidence has grown.
May 22, 2015
The series just keeps getting better.
January 4, 2016
This was a great one. I particularly liked how conversations around the show were handled.
June 1, 2018
Amazing!
This fourth installment of the story of Emma and Addison finds Addison facing writers block. Emma is away in Europe filming a movie and the studio production manager wants to change the course of the show that Addison wrote for Emma. With the forced separation, both women are feeling torn with their careers. Addison is adamant about not taking her show in the direction she's being led. When Emma returns home, something she says sparks Addison's creativity, causing her to lock herself away for several days. Emma has agreed that the proposed direction of the show is wrong, and loves Addison's solution. Now, if only the studio will agree. Meanwhile, the relationship between Emma and Addison grows stronger and deeper. This series belongs on your must-read list.
This fourth installment of the story of Emma and Addison finds Addison facing writers block. Emma is away in Europe filming a movie and the studio production manager wants to change the course of the show that Addison wrote for Emma. With the forced separation, both women are feeling torn with their careers. Addison is adamant about not taking her show in the direction she's being led. When Emma returns home, something she says sparks Addison's creativity, causing her to lock herself away for several days. Emma has agreed that the proposed direction of the show is wrong, and loves Addison's solution. Now, if only the studio will agree. Meanwhile, the relationship between Emma and Addison grows stronger and deeper. This series belongs on your must-read list.
May 31, 2018
This is book 4 in the Off Screen series. The storyline just gets better with each new book. Can't wait to start reading the next book. Writing a series must be difficult. An author has to keep the storyline alive and pumped .... just like having a fire and needing to add logs. In addition, the characters must possess characteristics that are believable. J.A. Armstrong continually does these two important points in all her series ... and boys does she have wonderful series!
September 17, 2024
4 stars. The way that Addy absolutely did not back down about the direction of the show against those assholes was fantastic. I was so proud of her. This particular installment focused more on work stuff for the ladies as they are separated for a few weeks because of it. It's still romantic as hell though, especially the scene towards the end. I love how Emma was supportive and had Addy's back, so sweet. Loving this series so much so far.
August 7, 2024
Passion at home and at work!
Addison and Emma are so sweet together. I loved their special day. Really enjoyed Addy giving it to Bellson at work. Emma saves the day, and the show, by unlocking Addy's writer's block to ignite a new idea for the show! As always, I'm looking forward to the next book!
Addison and Emma are so sweet together. I loved their special day. Really enjoyed Addy giving it to Bellson at work. Emma saves the day, and the show, by unlocking Addy's writer's block to ignite a new idea for the show! As always, I'm looking forward to the next book!
March 17, 2018
Another fantastic episode
Wonderful plot progression and character development, for both the primary couple and the supporting cast. Looking forward to the next one.
Wonderful plot progression and character development, for both the primary couple and the supporting cast. Looking forward to the next one.
September 28, 2023
Sweet story
I have enjoyed this sweet heartfelt story of Emma and Addison as they get married and fight Hollywood for what right.
I have enjoyed this sweet heartfelt story of Emma and Addison as they get married and fight Hollywood for what right.
March 22, 2024
That final sex scene was incredible!!! Can’t wait for the next book!
July 11, 2024
beautiful
Beautiful progression for the marriage, the love story, the television series, the main characters as people. This is a lovely series.
Beautiful progression for the marriage, the love story, the television series, the main characters as people. This is a lovely series.
April 29, 2022
Book 4
I thoroughly enjoyed this book by JA Armstrong. I love seeing the growth of Addison and Emma's relationship. Their love is abundant and pouring off the pages. I greatly enjoy this series and look forward to seeing it continue.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book by JA Armstrong. I love seeing the growth of Addison and Emma's relationship. Their love is abundant and pouring off the pages. I greatly enjoy this series and look forward to seeing it continue.
August 18, 2019
I like this book the most because even though Addy can't write much, you can see all of her emotions when she gets frustrated and angry, specially when she's at work.
When she wrote that scene for Emma and to apiece the network producers, wow, that's why she's so good at what she does.
When she wrote that scene for Emma and to apiece the network producers, wow, that's why she's so good at what she does.
June 10, 2016
I've been quite happy that I've been able to find something to put in this little box so often lately. But, I don't know what to put here now.
Part of the story takes place with Em and Addy apart, part of the story takes place with the together. What I write will be spoiler for series, but not for this story. Heck, the first chapter title "gives it away". And so . . ..
Story opens on Emmie and Addy's wedding. They get married in a wheat field, apparently. Tam and Chris are there. As are Em's parents, brothers and in-laws. If anyone connected by blood to Addy was at the wedding, I didn't notice them being mentioned. Only thing I noticed was some off-hand comment about how Addy's father was quite angry at Em at some point. It's not actually mentioned, so I guess I just have to assume that Addy's family isn't "alright" with the marriage.
Right, so. They marry. Honeymoon. Shortly thereafter Em's off to London and Paris for a part in a movie, while Addy's back working on that show titled "Off Screen" (I never did mention the show, and not sure why I would now, as a reader should already know about - as in I hope no one's reading this here review before starting the series). The show involves two women in love with each other in the 1950s. It was a love letter from Addy to Em. Hollywood being Hollywood, the higher ups at the show forced Addy to add a man as a beard, a husband to one of the woman on the show. I mention all these to note 1) Addy has writers block; 2) a week into that block the higher ups come over and say that the man and woman married on the show will have an intimate moment. Addy is quite pissed off by the suggestion.
So, this story circles around (1) marriage; (2) whether or not Tam and Chris have some kind of relationship or not; (3) Addy and Em separated by work (first with Em in England and France, then later with Addy suddenly getting inspired to write something or other and therefore being something of a ghost in the house when Em returns); (4) problems with work, i.e., the show.
Another good addition to the series. More balanced this time, sex and story scenes. By the way, I know that what they have is "love" not "sex", and that Addy has several times noted how they don't have sex. I get it. I'm going to call it graphic sex as graphic love could be an intimate a candle light dinner, or anything and everything.
As I conclude the last story currently available in the series, and foresee a longish break before another story pops up, I note that if this had been packaged together as a book, I'd probably have rated the whole thing as 5 stars. As all the imbalances I kept noting in my reviews of other parts, would not have been there. Would have been a lovely coherent balanced story. As it is . . . I'm not really sure what I'm reading here. Was there some plan at some point re: serialized novel? Or was it always going to be a series of interconnected short stories? Long short stories. I think the shortest was about 80 pages. As of now, the whole work is 360 pages in length.
Part of the story takes place with Em and Addy apart, part of the story takes place with the together. What I write will be spoiler for series, but not for this story. Heck, the first chapter title "gives it away". And so . . ..
Story opens on Emmie and Addy's wedding. They get married in a wheat field, apparently. Tam and Chris are there. As are Em's parents, brothers and in-laws. If anyone connected by blood to Addy was at the wedding, I didn't notice them being mentioned. Only thing I noticed was some off-hand comment about how Addy's father was quite angry at Em at some point. It's not actually mentioned, so I guess I just have to assume that Addy's family isn't "alright" with the marriage.
Right, so. They marry. Honeymoon. Shortly thereafter Em's off to London and Paris for a part in a movie, while Addy's back working on that show titled "Off Screen" (I never did mention the show, and not sure why I would now, as a reader should already know about - as in I hope no one's reading this here review before starting the series). The show involves two women in love with each other in the 1950s. It was a love letter from Addy to Em. Hollywood being Hollywood, the higher ups at the show forced Addy to add a man as a beard, a husband to one of the woman on the show. I mention all these to note 1) Addy has writers block; 2) a week into that block the higher ups come over and say that the man and woman married on the show will have an intimate moment. Addy is quite pissed off by the suggestion.
So, this story circles around (1) marriage; (2) whether or not Tam and Chris have some kind of relationship or not; (3) Addy and Em separated by work (first with Em in England and France, then later with Addy suddenly getting inspired to write something or other and therefore being something of a ghost in the house when Em returns); (4) problems with work, i.e., the show.
Another good addition to the series. More balanced this time, sex and story scenes. By the way, I know that what they have is "love" not "sex", and that Addy has several times noted how they don't have sex. I get it. I'm going to call it graphic sex as graphic love could be an intimate a candle light dinner, or anything and everything.
As I conclude the last story currently available in the series, and foresee a longish break before another story pops up, I note that if this had been packaged together as a book, I'd probably have rated the whole thing as 5 stars. As all the imbalances I kept noting in my reviews of other parts, would not have been there. Would have been a lovely coherent balanced story. As it is . . . I'm not really sure what I'm reading here. Was there some plan at some point re: serialized novel? Or was it always going to be a series of interconnected short stories? Long short stories. I think the shortest was about 80 pages. As of now, the whole work is 360 pages in length.
June 9, 2015
OK, I finally got to read this, though I've had it for a few days.
What can I say about these ladies? I love them, and I would love to see this series continue forever though that obviously isn't possible.
I will not give spoilers, but I think Bellson is a douche bag and frankly immensely representative of the Hollywood mentality. That being said, we are gifted with the usual and expected love and stability between Emma & Addy, and just for good measure we get a little surprise in one of the love scenes!
Keep up the great work, and I hope to see these in paperback, for I shall purchase them without delay!
What can I say about these ladies? I love them, and I would love to see this series continue forever though that obviously isn't possible.
I will not give spoilers, but I think Bellson is a douche bag and frankly immensely representative of the Hollywood mentality. That being said, we are gifted with the usual and expected love and stability between Emma & Addy, and just for good measure we get a little surprise in one of the love scenes!
Keep up the great work, and I hope to see these in paperback, for I shall purchase them without delay!
July 6, 2015
What an incredible awesome series.
I have now read all 4 books without interruption and they are all amazing to read. What a great series and fortunately I have 1 more to go. I hope this series continues for a very long time and that we don't have to wait too long for the sequel. I can recommend it to everyone.
I have now read all 4 books without interruption and they are all amazing to read. What a great series and fortunately I have 1 more to go. I hope this series continues for a very long time and that we don't have to wait too long for the sequel. I can recommend it to everyone.
February 23, 2016
"You are the master of words. I sometimes have to show you how I feel, even show you what I need. I don’t always have the words to tell you. I just hope you will understand."
Wonderfully written and the story arc was actually good. But the seks is too much. Hoping to see more of Tam and Christine.
Wonderfully written and the story arc was actually good. But the seks is too much. Hoping to see more of Tam and Christine.
July 20, 2015
I'm still saying that this is a great series and love all the characters. Emma and Addy are a great couple because you get to see the dynamics of their relationship.
I will be saying the same thing for the rest of the next book as well
I will be saying the same thing for the rest of the next book as well
July 2, 2015
Another great installment in the Addy and Emma series. I love this story!
April 20, 2026
This was a short episode, but I liked it. I would have liked this episode combined with the next one.
April 13, 2017
The Story Continues
I came across the Off Screen series long after the first few books were completed. Although there was one book that I didn't feel very connected with, this one worked well.
Now I am even more eager to continue the series.
I came across the Off Screen series long after the first few books were completed. Although there was one book that I didn't feel very connected with, this one worked well.
Now I am even more eager to continue the series.
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