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From the Hollow
Where the work begins before it becomes finished.
This blog is an ongoing record of the ideas, rituals, and obsessions that shape my art and writing — from ancient festivals and folklore to private process notes and unfinished thoughts.
Public posts mark the surface.
Members-only entries descend deeper into The Hollow where the raw, unpolished work lives.
Read as much or as little as you like. Not everything here is meant to be seen all at once.
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Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: The Hunted (The Boy in the Iron Box, Book 3)
The Hunted , the third installment in The Boy in the Iron Box series by Guillermo del Toro, continues to deliver the spine-chilling...
Sep 19, 20241 min read
Book Review: The Pit and the Box (The Boy in the Iron Box, Book 2)
The Pit and the Box , the second installment in Guillermo del Toro's serialized novel The Boy in the Iron Box , is a masterful...
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Season of the Monster: Fall by A.J. Humphreys
Season of the Monster: Fall , the third installment in A.J. Humphreys' thrilling four-part series, delivers an intense, emotional, and...
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Next Door (A Chloe Fine Mystery, Book 1) by Blake Pierce
Blake Pierce’s Next Door introduces us to Chloe Fine, a 27-year-old FBI Evidence Response Team intern who is pulled back into her...
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Book Review: Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
Cassandra Khaw’s Nothing But Blackened Teeth is a haunting novella that lingers long after you’ve turned the final page. Set in a...
Aug 16, 20242 min read
Book Review: Falling Down (The Boy in the Iron Box Part 1) by Guillermo del Toro
Falling Down , the first installment in Guillermo del Toro's serialized novel The Boy in the Iron Box , is a gripping introduction that...
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Sequel’s Book Nook Review: Season of the Monster II: Summer by AJ Humphreys
AJ Humphreys' Season of the Monster II: Summer is a thrilling continuation of Ghini Freeman's relentless quest to find her abducted...
Aug 2, 20242 min read
Sequel’s Book Nook Review: "Last Days" by Adam Nevill
"Last Days" by Adam Nevill takes readers on a chilling journey with Kyle Freeman, a guerrilla documentary maker hired to create a film...
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Sequel’s Book Nook: Season of the Monster, Part 1: Spring by AJ Humphreys
AJ Humphreys’ Season of the Monster, Part 1: Spring delivers a gripping and innovative twist on the monster genre, keeping readers on the...
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Sequel's Book Nook: Big Bad by Chandler Baker
Chandler Baker's Big Bad is the sixth installment in Amazon's Creature Feature series, and it delivers a chilling tale set in an isolated...
Jun 28, 20242 min read
Sequel’s Book Nook - Book Review: Best of Luck by Jason Mott
"Best of Luck," the fifth installment in Amazon’s "Creature Feature" series by Jason Mott, offers a gripping and chilling tale that...
Jun 21, 20242 min read
Sequel's Book Nook: A Review of In Bloom by Paul Tremblay
"In Bloom" by Paul Tremblay is the fourth installment in Amazon’s Creature Feature Collection. The story follows journalist Heidi Cohen...
Jun 14, 20242 min read
Sequel’s Book Nook: It Waits in the Woods by Josh Malerman A Review
Josh Malerman, renowned for his gripping novel Bird Box, delivers another spine-chilling tale in It Waits in the Woods, the third...
Jun 7, 20242 min read
Book Review: Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix
Grady Hendrix’s Ankle Snatcher is a chilling addition to his renowned catalog of horror stories, standing as the second entry in the...
May 31, 20242 min read
A Deep Dive Into Joe Hill's 'The Pram'
"The Pram" by Joe Hill is a chilling exploration of parenthood's darkest desires. Set against the backdrop of a tranquil Maine farmhouse,...
May 24, 20242 min read
A Disappointing Encounter with the Supernatural: A Review of "When I Look at the Sky All I See Are Stars" by Steve Stred
Steve Stred's novella "When I Look at the Sky All I See Are Stars" promises an intriguing journey into the realms of psychiatry and the...
May 17, 20242 min read
A Dark Symphony of Love and Monsters: Reviewing 'Don't Let the Forest In' by C. G. Drews
"Don't Let the Forest In" by C. G. Drews is a hauntingly beautiful tale that grips you from the very first page and refuses to let go....
May 10, 20242 min read
A Riveting Blend of Horror and Heroism: "The Eldritch Arms" by Barry K. Gregory
In "The Eldritch Arms: Biff Stone Monster Hunter for Hire Book One," Barry K. Gregory conjures a pulse-pounding fusion of two seemingly...
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Into the Shadows: Exploring 'Sleep Tight' by J.H. Markert
"Sleep Tight" by J.H. Markert is a gripping thriller that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Set in the eerie town of...
Apr 19, 20242 min read
A Disappointing Dive into Domestic Suspense: A Review of "The House Across the Lake" by Riley Sager
Riley Sager's "The House Across the Lake" promised an intriguing blend of suspense and domestic drama, with a setup reminiscent of...
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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