Writer's Block: a novel

by Hank Garner

Stu Remington is a successful novelist, but faced with a deadline for the final book in his best selling trilogy, he finds himself stuck. Stu turns to an old typewriter that he acquired at a yard for a change of pace. When he realizes the next morning that the nonsense story he typed on the old typewriter has come true, Stu is set upon a path to not only fix his writer's block, but to face the demons lurking all around him, with the help of his faithful and sardonic bulldog Rolo and a cast of colorful characters that cross his path.**Newly editid and updated**A story full of twists and turns, Writer's Block mixes elements of literary fiction with magical realism and a supernatural twist. Originally published as a serial, this story has received rave reviews and love from readers."Garner's books never disappoint to lead us ever so slightly beyond the ordinary and into the realm where extraordinary things can happen." Stefan Bolz, author of The White Dragon 02: Crucible"Garner’s folksy prose remind us that we’re surrounded by magic, that Weston is every town, and that there is a bit a Stu in each of us." ~ Daniel Arthur Smith author of Hugh Howey Lives"Wonderful, inspiring, hilarious, freaky, heartbreaking & yet mystical!" Amazon review by Seamus ColganThis edition includes all five The original Writer's BlockPart Angels UnawarePart FlatlinePart SvengaliPart Push

166 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 24, 2016

About the author

Hank Garner is the author of Bloom, Mulligan, and The Witching Hour. Southern fantasy/sci fi.

Reviews

[Armand Rosamilia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast-paced thriller. I thought I knew where it was going but then it curved slightly into a better direction. If you're a writer, no matter where you are in your career, you can relate to what the main character is going through. Will read more from this author.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Stu first rests his fingers on the keys of the old typewriter, he begins a new chapter in his life. The path he travels is clear to only one person, and that person is not Stu. It’s not the reader, either – I didn’t see the end of Stu’s story coming until the last few pages. The story is fascinating and the characters are very real. I wanted to take Rolo home with me.

This is a stand-alone book set in the unusual town of Weston, part of the larger mythos that Hank Garner is developing for the town’s history. It’s great entertainment, loaded with feeling. Read and enjoy.

[Scott Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Predictable ending I didn’t see coming.

Hank did a great job throwing a twist into this type story. A tug at the heart strings that wraps them around your spine and then ties it all up in a beautiful bow.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

What can I say, just a lovely gentle read. Well written story and characters that you can get into from the start.

[Cmoore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Weston is a special place... If you've read anything by Hank Garner you probably already know this.
Stu knows he's stuck with the worst case of writer's block ever... He's broken and drinking. His publisher is after him and he knows that something has to give before those words will flow... find out how a typewriter, an angel, and a sick little girl helps Stu out of his predicament...
This is one of the best serialized stories that I've read this year and look it's complete in one... So what's holding you back get the story...

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

What do you do if you have writer’s block and your latest manuscript is already overdue?
What do you do if you buy an old manual typewriter at a yard sale and discover that whatever story you write there seems to come true?

This delightful, well-told tale, with its plot twists and an unexpected surprise or two, captures the reader’s interest from the beginning and keeps the pages turning right up to the unexpected ending readers won't see coming.

Recommended.

[Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another story that deserves more than five stars. It was so very well written, and I have to admit that the end choked me up a bit. The characters have a depth that many authors have a hard time achieving. Garner makes it seem easy, and you won't be able to put this story down until you finish it. Bravo, Hank!

[Cindy Hatch · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good I cried when it was finished

Engaging storyline with excellent character development. Highly recommend. Title got my attention, but not about what I expected exactly. You won't be disappointed if you read this well crafted novel.

[Jay Meunier · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic read! This one will stick with me for quite a while......

[Don Jimmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant story that will stick with me for quite a while I'm sure.

[Teri Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed, I cried, it changed my life!

This was not what I expected. I don't know what I expected, but this was everything...all the feels. I highly recommend this book!