Publisher's Synopsis
- Timely Discussion of the Hollywood Writing Industry: Hollywoodski follows aspiring writer Dale Davis over the course of 40 years. From his first day in Hollywood, innocent and optimistic, to being blacklisted and reduced to teaching, Dale Davis's story pays homage to the highs and lows of screenwriting as a career. In light of the over 100 day WGA strike in Hollywood, the conversation around the screenwriting industry has never been more engaging for so many outside the industry.
- A Portrait of the Artist in Crisis: Throughout the novel, Davis finds himself encumbered by a natural writing talent, corrupted by early success, and reduced to scrambling for crumbs. Despite his black-listing from the screenwriting community, Davis believes that talent will win and justice will triumph. Davis still has hopes. He still believes in the beauty of a well-constructed scene and the essential power of film, once the "suits" get out of the way. Hollywoodski captures the looming anxiety that comes with being a creative professional in late 20th and early 21st century America.
- Author with Decades of Industry Experience: Lou Mathews has been involved in the movie industry for more than 40 years, as a journalist, screenwriter, actor, and voiceover specialist. Mathews is known for his nostalgic and sharply defined depictions of Los Angeles throughout the years, and Hollywoodski is no exception.
