Nathan Grayson

Told through the diverse and fascinating careers of nine streamers, this is a “timely and insightful dive into the players and politics of one of the twenty-first century’s most influential modes of media” (Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine), examining how Twitch has revolutionized technology, entertainment, business, and pop culture. With 2.5 million viewers at any given moment, the streaming platform Twitch is in the lead and often well beyond mainstream networks like CNN and Fox during primetime. On Twitch, the Amazon-owned tech behemoth, the biggest personalities, like Kai Cenat, Félix “xQc” Lengyel, and Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker, can earn millions per year by firing up their internet connection and going live. Veteran technology and gaming journalist Nathan Grayson “captures the multitudes contained within Twitch while offering a captivating window into content creators’ lives” (Publishers Weekly), especially those who helped make the platform into a billion-dollar global business. From Twitch’s early days of rapid growth to acquisition by Amazon to the defection of creators and rival platforms, Grayson makes the radical argument that many social technology companies are far more dependent on their creators than the creators are on their platforms. Told through nine exceptional Twitch creators whose on-screen personalities helped the company grow into a powerhouse, this is the explosive and “necessary” (Mark Bergen, author of Like, Comment, Subscribe) story of when entertainment meets the internet in the era of social and video content domination.

Indulge in a chilling feast—a gastronomic journey into the darkest corners of the mind. With a masterful blend of psychological depth and sensory detail, N Gray presents a menu of four tantalizing tales that will leave you both unsettled and satisfied. Each story is a unique dish crafted to challenge perceptions and immerse the reader in obsession, discovery and death, proving that the truth can be far more disturbing than the unknown. An irresistible invitation to the darker aspects of the human experience, one bite at a time. Just remember, every course comes at a price. ________________________________________________________Praise for What’s for Dinner? Excellent book. From the first page to the last, it was great. One of my new favorite authors. ? I would recommend this book to everyone, a very enjoyable short read. ? I highly recommend reading this book.

Coffee brought them together, a bite could tear them apart. Claire loved coffee and the only place she bought from was owned by a wolf. The problem was she hated shifters. But that wouldn''t stop her from coming into Jason''s shop and buying his coffee.When Claire''s perfect day ended in disaster, the only person offering her help was the very same wolf she despised.Could Jason help Claire in time or would he lose her foreve? olf is a HEA shifter romance

In a world where monsters lurk in every shadow, the deadliest threat might be falling in love. I thought I was just tracking my missing friends through familiar territory. Instead, I found a portal that shouldn't exist. Now I'm trapped in a realm where blue wolves prowl the shadows and an Egyptian goddess holds the answers I seek. But with each step deeper into this mystical world, I realize there's something more sinister at play than mere disappearances. As a were-tiger, I'm used to being the most dangerous creature in any room. Here? I'm barely holding my own. The truth about my friends lies somewhere in this treacherous paradise, but uncovering it might cost me everything—including my heart. Step into a steamy, pulse-pounding paranormal romance where danger, desire, and destiny collide. _____________________________________________________________Praise for the Shifter Days, Vampire Nights & Demons in Between series:? ?A romance with claws. ? I love the twists. ? I read a lot, and I haven't come across a story quite like this one. ? Quick and enjoyable book. ? I truly enjoyed reading this.

I summoned a demon for protection. What I got was seduction, chaos, and a one-way ticket to Hell. When my life was threatened, I turned to forbidden magic, desperate to summon a Demon Lord for protection. But instead of a savior, I summoned the wrong one, and I got him—arrogant, infuriating, and sinfully irresistible. Now, I’m trapped in his dark world, where danger lurks in every shadow, and the biggest threat might just be the way he looks at me. He claims he can protect me, but his price is temptation itself. Every moment with him sets my soul on fire, blurring the line between desire and destruction. The more I resist, the more I crave the devil’s touch. Twisted is a steamy paranormal romance packed with sizzling chemistry, forbidden magic, and devilish charm. If you love heat, humor, and happily-ever-afters in Hell, you’ll fall hard for Twisted!___________________________________Praise for the Shifter Days, Vampire Nights & Demons in Between series:? A story with claws, vampires, rivalries, revenge, finding your mate, helpful demons. ? Nice spicy scenes. ? I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was a fun and sexy read. ? The characters were well developed. ? With a heated romance and the promise of trouble. ? I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! Loved it!

When you make a deal with a demon, beware of the fine print. If you find yourself in trouble and in desperate need of help. Call the Fixer. The payment? That depended on what you could afford, or you could arrange a payment plan with him.When I needed his help, I had nothing he wanted and he promised to return. And when he did. I had to pay him the one thing I couldn?t part with.The Fixer is a fast-paced HEA demon romance.

Two problems, one retreatCarmen''s problem: Her pack''s about to be destroyed by a rogue pack intent on claiming all their females. Their only recourse? To attend a retreat where alphas meet their forever mate. They''re hoping to find an alpha who would protect them from danger.Shawn''s problem: After three years, he still hadn?t found his fated mate. When a friend suggested a Wolf Retreat, it piqued his interest enough to attend. Hopefully, one female stirred his inner beast into claiming her, or doom him to loneliness with the possibility of losing his pack.The retreat: When Shawn saw Carmen, the dark-haired beauty with bright green eyes, sparks flew. He knew she was the one and would do everything in his power to protect her, even if it meant fighting to the death.Wolf Retreat is a HEA shifter romance

When two different worlds collide, will demons tear them apar? vampire going on vacation was unheard of. Yet, Declan was adamant he needed to get away to think about the future awaiting him back in the US.His destination was an affluent suburb in South Africa where he met a mysterious woman he couldn''t stop thinking about and did everything in his power to gain her trust.But, instead of enjoying himself at the seaside, a demon was killing the women he fed on, putting everyone in danger.Declan knew who had hired the demon, but could he give them what they wanted? And was he prepared for his ever afte? ight Hunter is a thrilling HEA vampire romance

Secrets unravel, powers awaken, and a young woman must confront the monster within to surviveIn a world where secrets can''t stay hidden, a young woman with amnesia discovers the truth about her identity. As her powers emerge, she must rely on a vampire and a were-leopard to help her navigate the treacherous landscape of her forgotten memories.As the protagonist delves deeper into the shadows of her past, she discovers that the line between good and evil is blurred, and her own nature may be the key to her survival.Can she accept who she really is before a deadly threat returns to finish what they starte? his dark urban fantasy with a touch of romance is a page turning tale of dangerous self-discovery that will keep you on the edge of your seat right to the end._________________________________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Blaire Thorne Dark Urban Fantasy Series:? This book starts fast and furious and it kept me reading until the end!? Interesting characters and universe? Loved this book? Good series start? Good Urban Fantasy Read? Could not stop reading

Kai had given up on love, while Naomi wasn''t looking.All it took was a chance encounter. The moment their hands touched something ignited within them, a feeling so strong they couldn''t ignore it.But, Naomi''s overprotective father hated shifters and planned to separate them forcibly.Kai and Naomi would do everything to stay together, even though there were forces pulling them apart. When one of them is gravely injured, they needed to consider an alternative neither was prepared for.Kai is a thrilling HEA shifter romance.

Some forests hide more than shadows... I should have known better than to venture into those woods alone. Searching for answers about Penn's troubled past seemed simple enough—until she followed me in. When a sudden snowstorm forced us to seek shelter, a stranger's offer of refuge in his village felt like salvation. But from the moment we arrived, nothing made sense. Shadows moved where they shouldn't. Whispers echoed through empty streets. And my inexplicable attraction to Penn grew stronger with each unexplained event. Now, trapped in this place where ancient secrets lurk behind every door, I'm faced with an impossible choice: uncover the dark truth about Penn's family or lose her forever. If we survive what's coming, we'll never be the same. Dive into this haunting, steamy paranormal romance where danger and desire intertwine in a fight for survival. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Shifter Days, Vampire Nights & Demons in Between series:? Good book. ? I liked it very much. ? Fabulous characters with humor and charm. ? A nice read. ? I loved the storyline.

I?m Blaire Thorne, an assassin with powers? Even though I still have amnesia, I?m slowly getting to grips with my job as an assassin and a were-leopard I?m bound to (against my wishes, but he did it to save my life).Ralph has asked me to join him in bringing down a serial killer in Sterling Meadow who murders men with similar physical attributes, removes their internal organs and replaces them with a small voodoo doll.As we close the case, my relationship with Sebastian develops, and I discover more about my past when I find myself in the middle of a nightmare.A nightmare that could change everything ?Voodoo Priest is a dark adult urban fantasy with a hint of romance.Fans of True Blood will be transported into a new world where nothing is as it seems. Other books in the Blaire Thorne series:Ulysses Exposed - Book 1: B07VR5LJXWVoodoo Priest - Book 2: B07ZG2DTFXButterflies and Hurricanes - Book 3: B082BJFSZLSalvation - Book 4: B0829SR487Underworld Legacy - Book 5: B08J1FNZ1MIf you enjoy reading books from Ilona Andrews, Bella Forrest, Laurell K. Hamilton, K.F. Breene, J.R. Ward, or Shannon Mayer, you won''t be able to put down the highly addictive Blaire Thorne Series.What readers are saying:? ''This is a really well-written book. I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery and the twist at the end. The character development is wonderful. I like where the relationships in this series seem to be heading. Well done!''? ''Great book, very easy reading, really enjoyable and I like where the storyline is going.''

One stolen chair. One ancient egg. One night that changed everything. I never expected a stolen chair to change my destiny. But there she was—a pint-sized firecracker with curves that made my wolf howl, claiming my favorite seat at the bar. I should've walked away. Instead, I found myself rescuing her from trouble, then agreeing to help her retrieve some ancient egg that practically hummed with supernatural energy. We raced against time through a city teeming with shadowy creatures, and I couldn't tell if the electricity in the air was from the egg's magic or the way Natalie's touch set my skin ablaze. My wolf was restless, sensing something bigger at play. Every choice we made sent ripples through the supernatural world, and I started to think this wasn't just chance. One thing was certain—this wasn't the quiet night I planned, but it might have been exactly what I needed. Get ready for a steamy paranormal romance filled with danger, destiny, and undeniable chemistry. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Shifter Days, Vampire Nights & Demons in Between series:? Fun and exciting. ? I can't wait for more. ? So much fun diving into this. ? These two brought the heat. ? This one had it all.

Just when my life resembles some normalcy, it ends when I?m invited to Chicago by the dying king rat?His fragile life rests in my hands when disaster strikes not only in Chicago but back home in Sterling Meadow.A new werewolf has moved to town and things happen?from missing were-animals to random murders where a deadly serum is the murder weapon. Once again, I?m stuck in the middle of a potential war between shifters and an unknown force no one has confronted yet.At least I discovered my daughter?s whereabouts, but before I can make the trip, the man I?ve fallen in love with is infected and needs me.Can I find my daughter before it?s too late and solve the mystery of the deadly serum killing shifters before I lose everythin? utterflies and Hurricanes is a dark adult urban fantasy with a hint of romance.Fans of True Blood will be transported into a new world where nothing is as it seems. Other books in the Blaire Thorne series:Ulysses Exposed - Book 1: B07VR5LJXWVoodoo Priest - Book 2: B07ZG2DTFXButterflies and Hurricanes - Book 3: B082BJFSZLSalvation - Book 4: B0829SR487Underworld Legacy - Book 5: B08J1FNZ1MIf you enjoy reading books from Ilona Andrews, Bella Forrest, Laurell K. Hamilton, K.F. Breene, J.R. Ward, or Shannon Mayer, you won''t be able to put down the highly addictive Blaire Thorne Series. What readers are saying:? ''Loved this book....couldn''t put it down...''? ''I am a huge fan of this series. I love Blaire and her need for independence. I love that Sebastian is trying to give it to her. The little bits of mystery in each book are always so awesome. Honestly, I had a lot of feels toward the end of the book. Waiting impatiently for the next installment!''

My past reveals the consequences of my future?Ralph and I investigate the disappearances of children when the call I''ve been dreading all these years finally happens. Scout is in grave danger. As much as I don''t want to admit it, the only way Scout can survive this is if she and Mason leave Sterling Meadow forever. Through tears of anger and a strong will to survive, I pack their bags and, with a heavy heart, send them away.Now I have the time to focus on the man who ruined my life and exact revenge on him.Allow me to take you back to the day everything changes, so I can fight in my future?a future where all is revealed, and the consequences of my actions threaten to change everything.Salvation is a dark adult urban fantasy with a hint of romance.Fans of True Blood will be transported into a new world where nothing is as it seems.Other books in the Blaire Thorne series:Ulysses Exposed - Book 1: B07VR5LJXWVoodoo Priest - Book 2: B07ZG2DTFXButterflies and Hurricanes - Book 3: B082BJFSZLSalvation - Book 4: B0829SR487Underworld Legacy - Book 5: B08J1FNZ1MIf you enjoy reading books from Ilona Andrews, Bella Forrest, Laurell K. Hamilton, K.F. Breene, J.R. Ward, or Shannon Mayer, you won''t be able to put down the highly addictive Blaire Thorne Series. What readers are saying:? ''...Tears were shed and the ending feels very much like it''s happily for now. Great series and great resolutions all around...''? ''..I would love to have them in my virtual hand quicker but realise also that I really do prefer quality over quantity!...''

River, the man Scout loved, disappeared after they destroyed the Mask of Immortality.Distraught with the loss, Scout tried to move forward but could not. Until her father, Victor, found River?s whereabouts.The problem? Only Scout could go there, leaving her to fend for herself.The place? a town in Antarctica where strange creatures lived.She found River working in a bar, but he had no memory of her and he?s dying. To restore what they took from him, they needed to find Mother Nature who had been missing for centuries.Join Scout and River as they adventure into unchartered worlds beneath the land and fight in a war between good and evil.Meet Scout, a half-breed who extracted souls with her hands, and wielded her father''s powers. But being a child of the Lord of the Underworld didn''t come without its challenges.