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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 30/09/2026

If you read that and say to yourself, wow, what a strange and wonderful mix of ennui and hope, may I suggest that you immediately run to your nearest bookstore and buy everything Luke has ever published? This is a wonderful place to start: www.lukekondor.com/work#/my-dog...

The cover for the magnificent My Dog Shits Cash, by Luke Kondor. Has a dog on it, and some cash. No visible shitting.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 17/09/2026

Oh, and there's also exciting news about Season Six, landing very, very soon!

Release dates for seasons six and seven of The Sunset Chronicles, by me, Paul Stephenson.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 Sunset 6.1 - Omen of the Deep
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 Sunset 6.2 - Inertia
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 Sunset 6.3 - Boundless Vasts
Thu, 26 Nov 2026 Sunset 6.4 - Sewers of the Soul
Thu, 10 Dec 2026 Sunset 6.5 - The Human Stain
Thu, 7 Jan 2027 Season 6 Omnibus - Gloaming
Thu, 21 Jan 2027 Sunset 7.1 - False Light
Thu, 4 Feb 2027 Sunset 7.2 - Over Root and Thorn
Thu, 18 Feb 2027 Sunset 7.3 - Wavering Radient
Thu, 4 Mar 2027 Sunset 7.4 - Collapse and Crush
Thu, 18 Mar 2027 Sunset 7.5 - Hall of the Dead
Thu, 1 Apr 2027 Season 6 Omnibus - Sunset

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 14/09/2026

God I love this little idiot

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 11/09/2026

Starting my day with this absolute banger, what a flawless album it still is. #nowplaying

The cover for earthtone9's certified banger of an album, arc'tan'gent, (2000, Copro records)

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 10/09/2026

Every time you read anything remotely hopeful on the environment, it always comes with a kicker at the end www.theguardian.com/environment/...

But finance is frequently working in the opposite direction. About $7.3tn (£5.4tn) flows each year to activities that degrade nature, compared with about $220bn for nature-based solutions, according to UN figures cited in the report.

“For every £1 invested in protecting nature, you’ve got £30 spent trying to degrade it,” Smith said. “So that’s a political choice and it’s not a lack of finance. It’s where it’s used.”

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 12/08/2026

Been setting up a music tracking thing on my website and my top sub-genres really show that I’m just a basic bitch at heart. Give me riffs or give me death.

Top sub-genres (by plays)
1. Stoner Rock - 24242
2. Sludge - 18318
3. Mathcore - 13625
4. Post-Rock - 11990
5. Progressive metal - 10917
6. Post-Hardcore - 9616
7. Post-Metal - 9215
8. Grunge - 9140
9. Metalcore - 8416
10. Post-Punk - 8127

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 05/08/2026

I've been bundling together Omnibus editions of my sci-fi/horror serial The Sunset Chronicles recently, with Season Three landing this Thursday, so if anyone fancies some dystopian space opera with shades of Alien thrown in, now's as good a time as any! hollowstone.press/books/sunset...

The cover for Sunrise, the Complete First Season of the Sunset Chronicles, by Paul Stephenson. A ship hovers over a blood red ice moon, somewhat ominously.

Cover for Apex, the second season of The Sunset Chronicles by Paul Stephenson

Cover for Equinox, the complete third season of The Sunset Chronicles, by Paul Stephenson. Jupiter's looking a bit moody.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 26/07/2026

Absolutely random-ass haul of cds from the charity shops and record shops of Dorset this week

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 21/07/2026

Best thing about having a crippling aversion to heights is that while the family go exploring some ruin atop a massive hill, I get to retire to a beer garden with a book

Beer, book, and a view from a beer garden

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 16/07/2026

There is genuinely no better feeling as an author than reading that people liked your book enough to leave a review, let alone one as kind as this. Feel like I could run through a goddamned wall right now. Cheers @kevharrison.bsky.social.

Kev HarrisonreviewedDark Horse: Book Two of Darkness Rises, a British Vampire Horror Series
Rating - 5*
If the first book in this series was a bloodier, grittier, more grown up, British Buffy, then this second in the series shows Stephenson's thriller-writing chops perfectly.

The new, mysterious individual who shows up in the book's early cinema scene casts much of what we know about Adam in a new, disturbing light, leaving Lucy with no choice but to get to the bottom of what's really happening.

Fast paced, with skilfull cliffhangers deployed throughout, and world building around the vampiric and other elements at play in York, I tore through the book and will be needing a further installment to find out what happens with various things I cannot mention due to spoilers.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 01/07/2026

Got to love a band with no original members. Norma Jean have over 20 members, and the longest serving member is the singer who joined well after their first album proper, and there's been no OG member for a decade.

The band member timeline for Norma Jean which looks more like the London Underground Map.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 30/06/2026

These are always my favourites, I've got a doozy

A one-star Amazon review from the United Kingdom, posted December 25, 2018, marked "Verified Purchase," titled "Anti-White Propaganda." The reviewer criticizes the book's author's note for describing Trump's America as a "fascist proto-state," calls the writing poor, labels it "blatant anti-White propaganda," and advises readers who identify with Western European identity not to buy it.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 25/06/2026

News! I have a new book out today! Dark Horse, the second book in the Darkness Rises series, is officially out in the world as of today. Huzzah! paulstephensonbooks.com/books/darkne...

The cover for my new novel, Dark Horse. It's all vampirey and stuff because it is, in fact, a vampire novel. It's got a lady crying blood, which is nice.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 19/06/2026

And if I may be so bold, if you want a free ebook I’ve just collected all my Bleakwood stories, including one brand new one, into a collection that’s freeeeeeee dl.bookfunnel.com/p5t5c2a16h

The cover for Tales from Bleakwood, my free story collection. It’s a red retro pattern book cover

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 17/06/2026

Psst, want a free book? I've collected together a bunch of the Bleakwood stories as a giveaway for my mailing list, and you can grab it completely free here. All it will cost you is your sweet, sweet email address. #booksky dl.bookfunnel.com/p5t5c2a16h

The cover for Tales from Bleakwood, a free story collection by me, Paul Stephenson. It's a moody looking vintage book cover, all portentous reds and old fonts. You can grab your copy by going to https://dl.bookfunnel.com/p5t5c2a16h

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 09/06/2026

Lol, I'm fucking great at marketing, me...

A skeet of me sharing the book cover for Dark Horse, with the words 'I've got some rather exciting news to share. If you enjoyed Darkness Come Alive, the vampire novel I released back in 2024, they you'll be glad to hear that it's sequel, Dark Horse, comes out in just over two weeks!' Then there's a thread of me explaining all about the books, which is completely hidden, and then a summary skeet that just reads 'Or to put it another way, buy my book, you fucks. Thanks.'

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 09/06/2026

I've got some rather exciting news to share. If you enjoyed Darkness Come Alive, the vampire novel I released back in 2024, they you'll be glad to hear that it's sequel, Dark Horse, comes out in just over two weeks!

The cover for Dark Horse, by Paul Stephenson, which comes out in just over two weeks. It's a lady, and she's weeping blood. She should probably get that looked at....

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 31/05/2026

Here's my review of Drone, which you should all go and buy immediately because it's fucking brilliant:

My 5 Star review of Drone on Bookhive: Full disclosure, Dan's a good friend of mine, and I actually designed the cover for this novella, but that doesn't stop me from thinking that he's the most exciting voice in British Horror right now. This is right up with Last Night of Freedom and Territory, a short, sharp blast of creeping dread. Dan's ability to ground everything he does in grim authenticity will have you checking your ears when you turn the final page. Best thing I've read this year.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 16/05/2026

My Eurovision notes, comments are what I would have posted on here if I’d have been quick enough. Votes are for song, performance, and Visuals. Bulgaria for the win.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 14/05/2026

Fuck it, gonna rinse the Neurosis discography today

A list of all the Neurosis albums on Apple Music, skipping a few of the early ones:
Enemy of the Sun (1993)
Through Silver in Blood (1996)
Times of Grace (1999)
A Sun That Never Sets (2001)
Neurosis & Jarboe (2003) (with Jarboe)
The Eye of Every Storm (2004)
Given to the Rising (2007)
Honor Found in Decay (2012)
Fires Within Fires (2016)
An Undying Love for a Burning World (2026)

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 10/05/2026

London, Went into that there London for a wedding, saw some history, had some drinks #GrainSocial grain.social/profile/did:plc:m5ilb5…

Wedding reception was in the temple halls, genuinely incredible place filled with history that basically nobody ever gets to see

Choosing to believe this street is named after the Master of Horror

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 25/04/2026

The Doors is the logical endpoint of this conversation

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 17/04/2026

ooh a new follower... Absolutely the fuck not

A bluesky account called Cover 3 Sports & Betting that has been blocked by me because absolutely the fuck not.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 15/04/2026

I published this a few days back and just realised I never posted it here. I'm *amazing* at marketing. Latest post on my new @offprint.app blog about building a better internet. blog.hollowstone.press/a/3mj5jiboyy...

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 10/04/2026

Got my intro CD subscription package from Pelagic Records yestday so now I'm absolutely blasting the fuck out of a load of Post Metal albums. Man, I love riffs.

The Marge Simpson 'I just think they're neat' meme where Marge thinks potatoes are neat.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 09/04/2026

The Sunset Chronicles return!!! Season Five is here, with a tasty double bill of episodes. The journey home was never going to be easy. For the crew of the Minos, the question is whether they should make it at all. thehollowstone.substack.com/p/sunset-wakes

The covers for the first two episodes of Season Five of the sci-fi horror serial The Sunset Chronicles, by Paul Stephenson. Hey, that's me!

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 08/04/2026

Been thinking about how to follow up my last blog post and walking around Kew Gardens has given me an idea. Trying not to rush us home so I can go write it down

Cherry blossoms and tulips at Kew Gardens

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 30/03/2026

Pretty sure we don't need to go into the app to give our feedback

A list from Clearsky about the highest blocked accounts on Bluesky. Attie is in second place, above the most detested government agency in history.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 13/03/2026

Years into their desperate voyage home, the crew of the Minos find themselves caught between impossible choices — a ship that feels more like a trap with every passing day, and a cargo that might save humanity or hold its doom. It's an epic exploration of corporate power and the fight for freedom.

All five episodes of Season Five of the Sunset Chronicles. They're all red and moody and sci fi and cool. I made those!

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 13/03/2026

NEW BOOK KLAXON: The 5th season of The Sunset Chronicles is finally here, with Absent, the first episode, out now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GS3BQF8J

The cover for Absent, the first episode of Season Five of The Sunset Chronicles, by Paul Stephenson, which is out now. Oooh, isn't it moody?

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 09/03/2026

I may have been sick as a dog all weekend, but I managed to get some absolute banger movies in.

My last four watched movies on Letterboxd - From Russia with Love (3.5*), The Untouchables (4*), 25th Hour (5*), and Bugonia (4*)

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 23/02/2026

Good god I love this stinky little idiot

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 20/02/2026

I continue to have exceptional taste, except for that Fronkensteen nonsense #LetterBoxdFriday #LastFourWatched

My letterboxd last four films. In Fabric (4*), September 5 (4.5*), Smile 2 (3.5*) and the rubbish new Frankenstein movie (2.5*)

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 09/02/2026

Went into that there London they have now with my Mum to go see The Arsenal beating Man City. Splendid time.

The outside of the emirates, with all the flags and that.

Another shot outside the stadium, with my soon to be ex neighbour on it

An idiot and his mum finally get to the emirates

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 02/02/2026

Because we know from past awards that the best and most interesting metal bands from the years 2007 to 2014 were *checks notes* Slayer, Metallica, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath.

A list of the best Metal Grammy nonsense from 2007 to 2014, where all the winners were bands whose creative peaks were in the 70s or 80s

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 30/12/2025

Keep seeing this meme so on behalf of all non Americans…

The where I’d live map but it’s all red, except Hawaii because who the fuck wouldn’t live in Hawaii?

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 30/12/2025

I've decided to restrict my cover design commissions to just 12 next year. £300 flat rate includes ebook and print cover, and whatever iterations might be needed (within reason) to find the design you want. Four are already taken, so if you are interested let me know asap. Examples of my work here:

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 09/12/2025

I started writing The Sunset Chronicles as a NaNoWriMo novel back in 2015 (I think). Now, a decade and 765,000 words later, I finally got to write this.

A photo of my computer screen with the words The Fucking End typed out.

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Paul Stephenson @hollowstone.press · 11/11/2025

Fuck it, I'll play. Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want. (This is the opening lines from Blood on the Motorway, available now in all evil bookstores, and the good ones too)

Text reading Chapter One, The Beginning and the End. Tom ran his fingers over a cracked wine glass, staring out of the kitchen window, his hands frozen from the bowl of icy water. Had he known the world was about to end he might not have bothered with the washing up.

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