Past The Pain: The John Finger Experience!
The John Finger ExperienceOne runner’s late-stage comeback, written at a 12-minute pace.
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John Finger is a writer who lives in Lancaster with his wife, Dr. Mabel Rosenheck & golden retriever, Ken. His two college kids study film and studio art—both necessary and important fields. He’s a budding novelist with a first draft ready for edits.
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