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ing experience that can best be described as an immersive and original ghost story within a story that travels full circle set mainly within a diner where main character janine works she receives news that her estranged father has passed and left an estate behind with it comes a deeper story and a unique twist as this dramatic family news unfolds janine serves as a much needed ear for diner regular arthur who relays his life story this tragic telling or retelling makes up the bulk of the plot but lurking within the delivery is a shocking revelation that eventually gives away true identity and a paranormal case of found family while it appeared predictable in places the unique delivery and premise make this an easy read and perfect for those looking to explore a paranormal tale with a difference the house no longer felt like the warm and inviting house we bought it felt almost sinister 4 stars watcher in the glass a psychological horror of inheritance by john c graham review august 11 2026 lee hall leave a comment mystery and atmosphere turn to a reflective psychological tale with poetic writing style what begins as a creepy atmospheric story of inheriting a seaside house that belonged to her late grandmother becomes much more for eleanor mercer who discovers her eventual calling in an immersive and descriptive reading experience much of the writing is almost poetic in terms of that description and serves as a strength in telling a tale that shifts from mystery horror to more reflective and psychological john c graham uses the setting well deliver a unique mystery that the main character must unravel while grieving and discovering is the place haunted or are the forces that surround it more than that the mystery element slowly builds into a series of reveals that left me guessing just a little as there is a fair amount of interpretation required here the possibility of what eleanor really sees and communicates with in the mirror is a point of contention but this isn t necessarily a bad thing as it allows the imagination to grow for readers within the description and poetic writing style is a story of deep reflection and even a journey for a character who eventually accepts her fate and its almost a full circle moment for much of the experience the setting really does feel like a character in its own right and has that presence to help carry the narrative through some great writing for those who like the mystery atmosphere and plenty of description then this is the one for you the sea lay heavy and dark its surface disturbed only by slow deliberate swells that rolled inward and collapsed against the rocks below with a deep exhausted sound no birds cried no foam lingered 4 stars follower count by huw langridge review july 16 2026 lee hall leave a comment find 500 social media followers daily or face a gruesome end huw langridge has created a super modern tech type slasher with an original concept that revolves around a challenge to find 500 social media followers daily or face a gruesome end the ideas within the genre work well and really do nail the unnerving concept of social media and the whole anonymity behind it who really is sending that unwanted dm and within the message is a very bold threat that forces those in jeopardy to go to extreme lengths to survive and hit the right number this is both relatable to anyone who does use social media and of course high stakes the slasher murder element feels fresh or even like we haven t had a killer like this before which is comparable to the scream franchise or even final destination here we have a threat that is invisible until it isn t and then strikes in creative ways this story could easily open up into a series as the idea could be expanded much like any good horror the pages turn quickly and there s a consistent pace that builds and picks up along with the unpredictability that plays with the readers imagination for anyone looking to take on a modern horror with lots of originality then this is the one for you i always knew social media was bad for you but not like this where using it is the only way to live 5 stars let s read an indie last outlaw july 13 2026 lee hall leave a comment introducing an awesome force in the realm of indie book reviews writing stick man who has an awesome series via youtube called let s read an indie to see indie books being championed really does mean a lot and to see my latest release last outlaw being reviewed is incredible you can find that review via the player below and be sure to give writing stick man a subscribe also awesome recommended indie reads 22 july 11 2026 lee hall leave a comment the road to reading and reviewing indie books continues and it has been a while so here s what i ve been reading recently zero hour a military science fiction campaign crimson spiders book 1 by christian warren freed military sci fi full of action and some great description 4 stars full review the mercenary and the crystal eye tales of orlen book 2 by j p jetzin an action packed tale of adventure magic and friendship with some stunning visuals 5 stars full review the roadkill lottery by brady koch an immersive literary graphic novel with mystery action and so much more 4 stars full review killer quill by shida ketza a descriptive and fun tale of one assassin forged in murder and betrayal 5 stars full review gaia s revolution by nina munteanu an incredible vision of the future very much ahead of its time 5 stars full review that wraps up this latest and rather overdue edition of awesome recommended indie reads thanks for stopping by rock and roll and reading indie books gaia s revolution by nina munteanu review july 8 2026 lee hall leave a comment an incredible vision of the future very much ahead of its time nina munteanu succeeds in creating an intricate and unique story that is part eco tech thriller sci fi and of course an epic vision into a potentially damning future there are lots of modern themes here that are expanded upon to create that vision of a world where technology resources politics and corporation all collide as our planet evolves from the human damage it has sustained and the decisions that have been made over time we see new strains of viruses and a fight for resources which serve as a backdrop which begins with a sibling rivalry that eventually paves the way for two sides to eventually be drawn towards revolution the writing style is descriptive and also contains a depth which is partnered very well with a lot of clearly laid out research that creates a feeling that this story is very much ahead of its time the glossary included at the end is rich and full of detail much like the book s plot the modern feelings it presents are expanded as the story unfolds over so many decades in the near future which eventually gives way to a more dystopian type world there are lots of themes at play here from totalitarian to the concept of humanity never really learning lessons from history and repeating it the two sides known as techno s or gaian s lead the story into this virulent new world that could very much be a reality someday i found myself enjoying what could be a potential version of our near future which is both thought provoking and a little scary as this story is not afraid to tell the truth and it is bold characters are believable and those who make up the main cast all have their own journey and experiences in an ever changing world that has reacted to how humanity has ultimately treated it the real question is not whether humanity will survive an ecological collapse but what part of humanity will survive 5 stars thank you to the author for providing a digital copy in exchange for an honest review a great read weekly ramble 240 june 30 2026 lee hall leave a comment next month i am going to be sharing some preview chapters for what i hope will become my next book release i am proud to say that my 10th title will be a guide book based upon my marketing experiences in the online social media world the preview chapters will be exclusively available to read via my patreon while this project is still a work in progress it is rather near being completed and my ambition would be to publish it some time next year seeing as i already have a guide book out this one will differ slightly as it is more centred towards behaviour choices and how they have shaped my success over the years from releasing several books that sell around to world to this blog and of course social media my choices and reactions have shaped some good results over the years and i would like to pass that on from making money in the industry to connecting with others and so much more this short but detailed guide will hopefully lay out a decent road map for others to follow in order to find their own success finding balance with writing and family life alongside day job commitments and everything else is something i haven t found easy but like always many of my achievements like writing this book have been a result of gradual consistent progress over time the truth is i don t write for hours every day but i still find some time which is important to me and it does eventually complete projects you can expect more soon weekly ramble 239 june 15 2026 lee hall leave a comment and so the curtain has closed for my latest stage writing project return to hotel doom which premiered last week and finished at the weekend this was my first ever full length play and i must thank the iver heath drama club for having me together we ve put on a great show that everyone involved should be immensely proud of not only was this a milestone moment for the club but also a tribute to a key member we sadly lost late last year john williams was a huge part of ihdc s family and i am so glad we were able to honour his memory in this show the three performances went very well and were presented to audiences who went away afterwards happy as someone who has been involved in shows for a long time that s the very best you can hope for and we achieved it writing plays for this unique community facing club has brought so many rewards over the years and above everything it is somewhere to showcase my work and work alongside some great people to have a platform for my stage writing really does mean a lot especially when so many performers embrace the script and grasp it perfectly the collaboration part really is a big element of the experience this really is a unique place we have taken the collective of performers to and the future looks incredibly bright as always its a little sad to finish a production as it kind of takes over everything nearer the final stages but now we are all free to take on something else creative i m thinking it is time to write another book killer quill by shida ketza review june 6 2026 lee hall leave a comment a descriptive and fun tale of one assassin forged in murder and betrayal killer quill cool name is the namesake and story of one assassin who was basically forged in murder and betrayal she uses a unique array of colourful powers via a quill to carry out contract killings and even heal herself description and imagination are the strength in this page turning fun fantasy tale the story centres around quill who is given a mission and an opportunity for vengeance at the highest level it brings flashbacks and memories of struggle for our unique hero who may be a stealth assassin but also has a human side there are lots of moments and even choices that go against the grain of the usual traits seen in the genre making it a refreshing entry from shida ketza and ultimately an enjoyable swashbuckling adventure of a vengeance seeking assassin taking on the world there s action stylistic world building and plenty of moments i very much enjoyed i d happily read more stories based in this universe and especially with this style of writing hot blood surged in her veins at the prospect of vengeance spurring her on she straightened her back and drew her borrowed sword itching for a proper duel that was long overdue the sharp tang of smoldering incense and death hung in the air 5 stars reaching 65 000 twitter followers may 28 2026 lee hall leave a comment for a platform that has been through a lot in many years i m proud to say that i haven t done too badly on twitter reaching 65 000 followers is a huge milestone and a reflection of endurance in a space that requires patience tact and consistency alongside other people to stand in your conversational corner you do really need others to succeed on twitter and this post will lay out how i have convinced others to join me time and time again of course there are so many reasons why i could have abandoned my efforts on the platform from seeing idiot billionaires try to change things to the multitude of people saying the platform was going to sink all the way to an infinite amount of socially inept replies i ve received all of the negative things have always been outweighed by the positive to me and well that s where i ll start it is all about mindset on a daily basis twitter can provide drama discourse negativity and opinions that will bother most rational folk and to me these things are utterly useless most of that stuff doesn t actually matter to me nor does it build trust sell books find readers and even drive traffic away from the platform one of the big time reasons why i was able to find my crowd is because i adopted the mindset of tuning all of the useless stuff out having tact and sometimes not reacting to negative things pays off this also means i don t get seen reacting to so many needless things meaning my image remains clean which is a huge part of why i don t get many haters coming my way it also means the haters have to find a rational reason to not like me which is incredibly difficult as i have minded my image for years they could read one of my books but that takes effort lots of effort how you react matters and no reaction is sometimes the most rewarding and least damaging tact remember getting into random arguments really isn t something i have the time and energy for and it really is the best policy for growth and image on twitter talking of image and talking of that image these days on twitter i m probably known as a supporter of others which is driven by the fact it makes for some great content purpose is important and also a great way to spend my time from book reviews to even guide based posts like this there are so many ways to support people who are much like me it even led to the creation of a guide book and then later on a patreon which earns me regular money to then spend on creating more learning opportunities to then share back to my patrons many of the good people who do support me on here have been doing so for years and i m incredibly thankful because a lot of my content is based upon experiences as an indie author or creative online it s pretty much unlimited unless i stop which 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