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Blue, Selected Short Stories Vol. Two Kindle Edition

by Wodke Hawkinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Blue is the second volume of short stories by multi-genre author, Wodke Hawkinson. Blue contains three novelettes, which in and of themselves make the book a must-read. In addition, Blue also features eleven shorter works that run the gamut from bawdy humor in “The Erotic Adventure of Dick Speed” to the contemplative surrealism of “Death Hates His Job”. Blue is a bit darker overall than Wodke's previous work, Catch Her in the Rye, but does contain a few lighthearted pieces.

Wodke Hawkinson’s writing explores a variety of subjects which results in stories peopled with unique and memorable characters. Each of the novelettes in Blue introduces the reader to three different and compelling stories. In “Back to the Past”, a young man recalls meeting his bride years before when they were children, and reminisces about their childhood friendship. “The Deconstruction of Dennis” is a tragedy that illustrates the lonely sorrow of mental illness. The title piece, “Blue”, tells the harrowing story of a young girl who is thrust into the custody of her father’s unsavory family upon the death of her mother.

Wodke Hawkinson’s tales delight, entertain, and sometimes haunt the reader long after the pages are closed.
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    234 pages
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  3. Publication date
    July 7, 2011
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005BU9GVI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 7, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 524 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
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Wodke Hawkinson

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Wodke Hawkinson is the name under which writing duo PJ Hawkinson and K Wodke release their co-authored works. Wodke Hawkinson's multi-genre style gives the readers a rich and varied experience. Catch Her in the Rye is the first collaborated work released by Wodke Hawkinson. This short story collection offers a variety of genres, something for every taste. There are two more books in this series of short fiction: Blue, Selected Short Stories Vol. 2 and Alone, Selected Short Stories, Vol. 3. In addition to their popular novel, Betrayed, they have also released: Zeke, a dark novel of obsession; Tangerine, a tale of romance and intrigue set in the future; Sue, a sequel to Zeke; and Dark Longings,a mystery/suspense.

Upcoming projects include a variety of short story singles, a fourth volume/collection of short stories, and a fantasy novel.

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  • Penelope S. Childs
    5.0 out of 5 stars This One Has It All!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2012
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    If you just can't decide what kind of book you want to read next, this collection of short stories is for you. It has it all, sweet love stories, horror stories, stories of hope, stories of failure, mystery, suspense, humor, romance... you get my drift. I absolutely loved this book and I've fallen in love with author's Wodke Hawkinson's short stories (and their novels, can't forget those). I highly recommend this book. And if you find yourself needing more there are two other books in the collection :) I've read the first: "Catch Her In The Rye" and have every intention of reading the thrid: "Alone".
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  • Rosy Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Bag of Treats
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013
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    This is a mixed variety of Short Stories. Some are personifications while others are stories about people's oddball plights and dilemmas.

    You start reading one and then it is like eating potato chips you've read another then another. Before you know it you've read them all.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A review by Free Book Reviews
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2011
    Blue, Selected Short Stories Vol. Two

    Overall Feedback: Wodke does a great job of intertwining multiple short stories to create a book of shorts that intigues and satiates your need as a reader for that escape. Each short gives just enough to make you feel entertained but does not hold back so much that you feel discouraged from continuing to the next story. An interesting fact about the author is that the name Wodke Hawkinson is a combination of the authors (dual author, both women) last name. Perfect for the creative aspect of their work.

    Point of View: Interesting enough Wodke gives us the feeling from the main characters view throughout all the stories and only detracts from this a little but not enough to cause alarm.

    Voice: Perfect for each story and really draws the reader in to each short as the book unfolds.

    Character Development: This could have been an area in the book that could have been easily failed but Wodke does well to develop each character within each short to perfection.

    Plot: To define the plot of a collection of shorts is entirely subjective as each short has within itself it's own plot but I feel the author did well to interlace each story with each other to allow the readers to follow each short in itself but draw a bigger picture from the book as a whole.

    Dialogue: Without flaw and only ensures the reader is drawn into the story.

    Pacing: Wodke does well to push the reader from one story to the next without making the reader feel as if they had a huge pause an needed to get back into the book once again.

    Setting: Each short brings about its' own setting and Wodke gives you just enough to drive your imagination into the world they created and you feel and imagine this world as the author first dreamed.

    Continuity: Again without flaw, Wodke is excellant at bringing each short together on the grand scheme but allowing each to stand on their own.
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