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.

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.

Searching for the Mask of Immortality proved more challenging than Scout anticipated.It?s taken Scout a year to get her life in order. She?s working with her mom, Blaire, in her Ulysses Assassins business with her partner, Ralph. And the powers her father, Victor, had passed down to her, were changing her.When a ball of flames from her past took her back to the Underworld to search for the Mask of Immortality, nothing was as it seemed. She could trust nobody, and it turned her world upside down.She also discovered secrets that were better left unknown, and now others were in danger...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.

A Hardened heart, a chance encounter, and forbidden love. Deep in the forest hid one of the last saber clans who did their best to stay hidden. That''s until Ava stumbled upon Tyler in the most embarrassing way. But little did she know their lives would change forever.Would Ava''s hardened heart be thawed through Tyler''s care and strengt? nd would Tyler''s clan accept a human as one of their ow? idden Shifter is a thrilling HEA shifter romance.

I?m the last of my kind and hunted. They killed my protector; drove me out of my home, and now I have nowhere to go. During my escape, the hunters injured me. No longer able to fly, I stumbled upon a cabin in the woods seeking help. The man I met wasn?t happy to see a naked woman with hunters hounding her. All I wanted was medical attention and some food.All I wanted was to live my life in isolation and enjoy my retirement in peace. But then a naked woman approached from deep within the forest, needing my help. I knew I shouldn?t help her, she would only bring trouble. The men after her would arrive soon, and I should chase her away. But I couldn?t.Lady Hawk and her Mountain Man is a HEA shifter romance

Scout meets her father, I''m pregnant and crying over spilled milk...That day has finally arrived, Scout meets her dad - Lord of the Underworld, and my first true love. As much as I''m going to miss her, she needs to meet the rest of her family, even if it''s where the dead reside.With the swell of my belly, everybody anxiously awaits the arrival of our son. But, it seems he is so different he is going to be normal. A normal boy surrounded by monsters is crazy especially if both his parents are supernatural...Will Scout forgive me for keeping secrets, and will our baby finally tur? nderworld Legacy 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:? ''What a great continuation of this series. I loved getting to know Scout better. It''s interesting watching Blair deal with all the insecurities that pregnancy brings. I really identified with her there...''

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!