REVIEWS

Reviews are a key way you can easily help an independent author promote their books to a wider audience. The review doesn’t have to be long or sound like a professional critic, just a few words that encapsulates how you felt about the book, good, bad, or otherwise.

If you've read one of my books and wish to leave a review, go to:

Publisher site - Leschenault Press/The Book Reality Experience:

Goodreads:

• The Wooden Crown

• The Empty Throne

or from wherever you purchased your book or eBook online, such as

• Booktopia

• Dymocks

• Amazon

• Kobo

• Google Play Books

• Barnes & Noble

• Apple Books

• etc…

And remember, you can send me an email at paulhewerauthor@gmail.com. Tell me what you liked (or did not like). I’d love to hear from you.

What are you reading?

How time flies by…halfway through 2026 already!

Here are some of my favourite reads so far in 2026, in no particular order…okay, except for the first one

• John Williams: A Composer’s Life - Tim Grieving < < < Favourite

• Blood of the Eagle - Anthony Kearle

• The Blade Itself - Joe Abercrombie (Audiobook)

• The Eye of the World - Robert Jordan

• The Poppy War - R.F. Kuang (Audiobook)

• Assassin’s Apprentice - Robin Hobb (Audiobook)

• Torchbearer - Steven Thiele

For a full and up-to-date list, have a look at my Reading page.

Now in stock at…

Perth bookworms! If you prefer shopping at a brick-and-mortar bookstore, you can now get Books 1 and 2 of 'The Blackwater Chronicles' at:

'Dymocks' in Karrinyup
'Boundless Books' in Leederville
'The Indie Realm' in Subiaco
’Diabolik Books & Records’ in Mt Hawthorn

In Good Company.

Indie Author Book Fair

On Sunday 30th November, I attended the Indie Author Book Fair in Bunbury.

It was a full day of fun where I got to meet other independent authors and chat with readers.

And I was interviewed as part of the Finding Elara Livestream and podcast. A very weird experience, I must say, but I think it went well, though you can judge for yourselves...

The livestream video is on YouTube, and the following link will take you directly to my interview at the 2h 52m 24s mark.

https://www.youtube.com/live/207JEYON-ps?t=10344s

or search YouTube for "Finding Elara Livestream Event at Bunbury Indie Book Fair 2025"

My first Book Fair!

The Indie Author Book Fair, part of the Art in the Garden festival, is taking place this Sunday, 30th November 2025, at Stirling Art Centre in Bunbury.

If you’re in the area, come and say hi!

I’ll be answering questions and signing copies of my books.

More info at:

Indie Author Book Fair

https://www.indieauthorbookfair.com/.../the-summer-book...

and

Art in the Garden

https://stirlingstreetarts.com.au/art-in-the-garden/

Official Launch Night!

I’m excited to be partnering with the Wanneroo Library for the public launch of my epic fantasy series, The Blackwater Chronicles, on November 20th 2025, 6:00pm-7:30pm.

Come along and join me as we discuss the first two instalments of The Blackwater Chronicles, and my journey to becoming a published author.

I'd love to see you there.
Free Event - Bookings Essential @ Eventbrite (click here to reserve your spot)

OUT NOW!

Well, I woke up today as an officially published author. No going back now.

5 Days to Go!

Only 5 days until the release of 'The Blackwater Chronicles'

Pre-order paperback at paulhewer.com/shop
Pre-order eBook at your favourite eBook retailer

Pre-orders Now Available

The first two instalments of The Blackwater Chronicles are now available for pre-order in paperback and eBook formats.

For the paperback, visit my online book store at paulhewer.com/shop

Orders will be dispatched soon after the release date of 25th October 2025.

For an eBook, you can pre-order one from Amazon/Kindle, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Booktopia, or any other good eBook retailers.