Press Kit

 Welcome to the official press kit for Iwan Ross, South African author of uncanny fiction, quiet psychological tension, and emotionally resonant storytelling. This page provides downloadable images, book information, and a concise introduction to Iwan’s work for journalists, bloggers, event organizers, and booksellers. 

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Biography

Iwan Ross grew up in a home marked by hardship, where books became his safest refuge. As a child, he often escaped to the small town library — a quiet sanctuary where stories offered the comfort, courage, and companionship the world around him often could not. Those early shadows shaped his imagination, giving rise to the vivid, uncanny worlds he writes today.

Diagnosed with Bipolar II later in life, Iwan discovered that the same inner world he once used to survive had become the source of his greatest strength: storytelling. Through the years he built a career in technology — from support technician to solutions engineer to technical writer — while never letting go of the one constant that carried him through every chapter of his journey: writing.

His debut novel, Elm Brook Manor, introduced readers to his signature style of supernatural suspense infused with emotion, mystery, and quiet resilience. Many of his stories draw from the unseen places of his life — the search for belonging, the ache of unanswered questions, and a belief that something greater watches over us, even in our darkest moments.

Today, Iwan is the Lead Technical Writer at his company and continues to craft stories filled with secrets, shadows, and humanity. He lives with his wife, Marna — his greatest inspiration and the heart of his world — and their spirited Jack Russell, Benji. Their love story is a miracle he plans to write about someday.

Iwan believes that the imagination is a shelter, a compass, and a lifeline. His message to aspiring writers is simple:

Every story begins with survival, and every survivor has a story worth telling.

Read Iwan's stories on Medium – https://medium.com/@iwan-ross
Explore Iwan’s books on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/stores/Iwan-Sean-Ross/author/B0CKRRMJ2L?isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=a3b272ca-f9e9-401b-bfce-007a5c37bc92
Check out Iwan's books on Smashwords. – https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/IwanRoss
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Writing Themes & Style 

Iwan’s work explores the tension between the ordinary and the uncanny, often grounding psychological unease in everyday places and relationships. His stories blend emotional honesty with atmospheric writing, drawing on memory, resilience, and the human search for belonging. Many of his books centre on characters who live at the edges of society or struggle with unseen burdens — themes shaped by his own lived experience.

Genres 

  • Psychological fiction
  • Quiet horror / uncanny fiction
  • Emotional coming-of-age stories
  • Light literary suspense
  • Short-form reflections and personal essays

Media Availability 

Iwan is available for:

  • Author interviews (audio, video, written Q&A)
  • Podcast guest appearances
  • Bookstore and library events (virtual or in-person)
  • Panel discussions on writing, mental health, or storytelling
  • Sensitivity and authenticity consultations related to lived experience in mental health narratives

Speaking Topics 

  • Writing through mental health challenges (Bipolar II lived experience)
  • Finding hope through storytelling
  • Building strange, atmospheric settings
  • The role of memory and belonging in fiction
  • Self-publishing and creative resilience
  • How books become refuge
  • Writing as recovery and self-discovery

Professional Background 

Alongside his work as an author, Iwan has a background in technical writing and digital documentation, crafting high-quality developer guides for international fintech platforms. This experience brings clarity, precision, and structure to his storytelling — as well as a deep respect for communication that is both accessible and meaningful.

Publications & Reach 

Iwan has published multiple novels, novellas, and short works across Amazon Kindle, Medium, and Smashwords. His writing attracts readers drawn to emotional depth, haunting atmosphere, and quiet character-driven tension. Several of his works maintain strong reader engagement across platforms.

Current Projects 

Iwan is currently working on his follow-up novel to Elm Brook Manor, continuing the McTavish family arc with a focus on inheritance, trauma, and long-buried secrets within small communities. He also maintains a daily reflective series on his author website, documenting his mental health journey with openness and honesty.

Contact Information for Media 

For interviews, reviews, speaking requests, or collaboration opportunities, please use the contact details provided on this page or reach out through the author website at iwanross.com/contact

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