Robert Walker will talk about the inspiration and writing process for his recently published novel, "Typewriter's Block," and provide additional insights into the world of typewriter collecting.
Bio:
Robert Walker is a retired journalist and communications professional. He has a collection of more than 20 typewriters, including all of the machines mentioned in his debut novel, "Typewriter's Block." Walker and his wife live in central Wisconsin and enjoy winter getaways in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area.
Book Description:
Struggling freelance writer and typewriter enthusiast Kyle Lindsay wants to be a novelist. He hopes the typewriter of his dreams, a 1967 Hermes 3000, will inspire him to greatness. The typewriter he acquires, however, has other plans. It is possessed by “JK,” a spirit whose goal is to rid the world of mediocre writers, and it is determined to make Kyle abandon his career and dream. Will Kyle prevail, or will JK destroy another would-be writer?
