Iwan Ross's Blog: Whispers & Shadows: Unraveling the Worlds of Iwan Ross - Posts Tagged "writing"

Hello friends!
Today was one of those rare and rewarding writing days — I added 1,348 new words to the follow-up to Elm Brook Manor, and the story is moving along beautifully. I’m tying up loose ends from the first book, exploring new twists, and having a surprising amount of fun with the McTavish family again.

I also squeezed in two book reviews today:
📚 The Baron’s Inheritance by Rosie Chapel
📚 A Family Affair by Joy Wood
Both wonderful reads — and both authors deserving of a little boost and kindness.

Behind the scenes, I’m also working on something special for readers (those who’ve been following my updates know exactly what I mean). There’s a lot happening, and I’m excited to share more soon.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your encouragement always keeps my pen moving.

As the holiday season begins to sparkle around us, I wanted to send a warm hello to everyone who’s been following my writing journey. Whether you celebrate with lights, family, a quiet moment, or a well-earned rest, I hope this time brings you peace and a chance to reconnect with the things you love.

I’ve been working steadily on the follow-up to Elm Brook Manor, and the story is shaping up beautifully. Twists, secrets, and the McTavish family’s unforgettable shadows are all returning — with a few surprises waiting under the proverbial tree.

Thank you for reading, for supporting my books, and for sharing this journey with me. May your holiday season be bright, restful, and filled with good stories.

More updates soon — and happy reading!Elm Brook Manor: Gripping ghost suspense

Hello dear readers,

I hope this post finds you well and comfortable with a good book (or a warm drink) in hand. I wanted to share a quick update from behind my writing desk — and a small recommendation for those hunting stories to get lost in.

Today I added more than 800 new words to the sequel to Elm Brook Manor. The McTavish family is stirring again — secrets whisper, corridors shift, memories linger. Every sentence feels like a quiet step deeper into their world, and I’m loving watching it come alive.

Writing can be a solitary journey, but it’s moments like this — progress made, story unfolding — that remind me why I keep at it. I’m grateful to you all for sticking around, for reading, for believing in the shadows and the stories that live there.

In between writing sessions, I began reading Zero Enchantment (The Enchantment Series, Book 1) by Stefanie DiDominzio. For anyone in need of a fresh, magical escape — I’m enjoying it so far. It’s one of those stories that wraps you slowly in its world, and I’m curious to see where it takes me. If you’d like to check it out, here’s the Goodreads link:
Zero Enchantment: The Enchantment Series Book 1

That’s all for now, friends. The quill is still moving, the McTavish echoes still calling — and I hope to bring you more soon. Until then, may your days be quiet, your nights full of imagination, and your reading always satisfying.

With gratitude and a bit of shadow dust,
Iwan Ross

Today was one of those days where writing felt like both a refuge and a triumph.

I woke up with the weight of tomorrow on my shoulders — returning to work after a much-needed break for my mental health. The dread tried to follow me into the morning… but the words followed me too. Nearly 1933 of them, in fact.

I continued my follow-up story to Elm Brook Manor, and for a few precious hours, I was completely lost in the world of the McTavish family again — their secrets, their shadows, their stubborn refusal to let go of me. Writing them feels like stepping into a home I’m still discovering room by room.

I also shared something very personal on my website today — a post about my “Corporate Survival Kit,” and the truth so many of us carry silently. The response has already shown me one thing: these conversations matter.

So here I am, ending the day with a small but meaningful victory.
Words written.
Truth shared.
A little courage found.

To everyone reading this — thank you for being here.
Your quiet presence makes the journey lighter.