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Writer's Block 5 | Push
In the epic conclusion, Stu finishes the novel he's been working on and is finally able to move on. The bonds of friendship are tested when Ashley makes a turn for the worse.
Review of Writer's Block 4 by Chris
"Picking up moments after Writer's Block | Part 3: Flatline, Stu has run away from his friend Debby and her daughter Ashley at the hospital. Waylon, the mysterious man who appears when you least expect him, told him to this… but why? And when Stu calls the hospital, why are Debby and Ashley no longer there? The mysteries compound as Stu ponders these questions, wondering when he started caring so much about these people. A loner these days, immersed in and self-isolated by his grief, he makes some surprising discoveries about himself. And what does all of this have to do with Lucian, the man who’s preaching about how to help others out of a carnival tent in town?
I really enjoyed how the story is moving forward, as Stu is forced to make some hard decisions outside of his comfort zone as tries to come to grips with aspects of his tragic past and figure out how to handle the perilous situation he finds himself in. His inner turmoil is well illustrated and speaks right to your heart as you read it. You see the sparks of realization as he processes his situation and pieces together a plan, evolving his character in the most individual and nuanced of ways. It’s a good thing he’s doing so, as the situation has now escalated out of his control as the true agenda of darker forces is exposed. How on earth is Stu, a best-selling novelist with a loyal dog, going to battle this rising threat?
A note about Rolo, the most human-like dog and best friend ever, he isn’t just comic relief. He’s also a wonderful touchstone for Stu’s suppressed emotions and the perfect foil for him, providing him with some much-needed connection to his humanity.
This is the penultimate chapter of a delightful, heartfelt and profound serial. I truly cannot wait until the fifth and final chapter is published to see how it ends!"
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Review of Writer's Block 4 by Chris
"Picking up moments after Writer's Block | Part 3: Flatline, Stu has run away from his friend Debby and her daughter Ashley at the hospital. Waylon, the mysterious man who appears when you least expect him, told him to this… but why? And when Stu calls the hospital, why are Debby and Ashley no longer there? The mysteries compound as Stu ponders these questions, wondering when he started caring so much about these people. A loner these days, immersed in and self-isolated by his grief, he makes some surprising discoveries about himself. And what does all of this have to do with Lucian, the man who’s preaching about how to help others out of a carnival tent in town?
I really enjoyed how the story is moving forward, as Stu is forced to make some hard decisions outside of his comfort zone as tries to come to grips with aspects of his tragic past and figure out how to handle the perilous situation he finds himself in. His inner turmoil is well illustrated and speaks right to your heart as you read it. You see the sparks of realization as he processes his situation and pieces together a plan, evolving his character in the most individual and nuanced of ways. It’s a good thing he’s doing so, as the situation has now escalated out of his control as the true agenda of darker forces is exposed. How on earth is Stu, a best-selling novelist with a loyal dog, going to battle this rising threat?
A note about Rolo, the most human-like dog and best friend ever, he isn’t just comic relief. He’s also a wonderful touchstone for Stu’s suppressed emotions and the perfect foil for him, providing him with some much-needed connection to his humanity.
This is the penultimate chapter of a delightful, heartfelt and profound serial. I truly cannot wait until the fifth and final chapter is published to see how it ends!"
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37 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2016
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Hank Garner
38 books38 followersHank Garner is the author of Bloom, Mulligan, and The Witching Hour. Southern fantasy/sci fi.
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May 21, 2016
For all the teasing I did about the episodes being too short, this final episode pulls the whole story together smoothly. The ending isn’t rushed, and there aren’t any loose ends left over. It was satisfying to see Stu finish the book that had plagued him, and to watch him take a breath and look around. He’d certainly earned some peace and contentment.
I think the ending was both inevitable and perfect. Team Waylon did well. I’ve enjoyed this series very much.
I think the ending was both inevitable and perfect. Team Waylon did well. I’ve enjoyed this series very much.
May 4, 2016
Wonderful, inspiring, hilarious, freaky, heartbreaking & yet mystical!
How can all this be possible in one short story, you may ask? Well quite simply this ain't anything but normal for a hugely talented author with a big heart, like our man from the Deep-South.
Grandiose end to a tremendous series.
How can all this be possible in one short story, you may ask? Well quite simply this ain't anything but normal for a hugely talented author with a big heart, like our man from the Deep-South.
Grandiose end to a tremendous series.
May 4, 2016
Hank you keep doing that! Tears... And wow. Perfect. That's 5 per 5... and all of 'em 5 stars!
The story is finished now. Or maybe it's really 2 or even 3 stories. Stories within stories have all drawn to a close with one final frenetic perfect 'Push' through to the end!
The story is finished now. Or maybe it's really 2 or even 3 stories. Stories within stories have all drawn to a close with one final frenetic perfect 'Push' through to the end!
May 20, 2016
There's not much I can say about this without spoiling this finale to the series but I can say this is a very satisfying ending to an intriguing story that reminds me of some of Stephen King's fiction. I'll definitely be going back and reading all five parts again.
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