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Crossed by Garth Ennis Explained: Story, Themes, and Issue 0–9 Breakdown

Steve March 14, 2026

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From Grimdark to Comedy: Indie Spotlight Across Books, Games & Music | Spotlight Chewing Episode 9
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In this episode of Spotlight Chewing, we return to what we love most, shining a light on indie creators pushing boundaries across books, games, and music.

Joined by authors Thomas J. Devens (The Scroungers) and Alex (Carpentry in the Elven Forest), we dive into a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from gritty fantasy and cosmic horror to lighthearted comedy adventures and sci-fi found-family stories.

We highlight a massive list of indie reads including:

  • Time travel thrillers like One Way
  • Dark dystopian standouts like Birthday Treat
  • Brutal fantasy epics like Kings of Paradise
  • Space-faring adventures like Residuum
  • And unforgettable indie horror like Negative Space

Along the way, we talk about:

  • Writing vs. reading as indie authors
  • The evolution of fantasy trends (grimdark vs. cozy vs. romantasy)
  • DIY publishing, zines, and cassette audiobooks
  • Indie bands, games, and creative passion projects

This is a celebration of creators doing things their own way, raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable.

If you're looking for your next read, your next obsession, or just want to explore the indie creative scene, this episode is packed with recommendations you won’t want to miss.

Blog post with links: https://pagechewing.com/spotlight-chewing-indie-books-music-games-you-need-to-discover/

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