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Currently nestled between cornfields and the majestic Wabash River in southern Indiana, James Watjen spends his days honing his craft as a writer and filmmaker while cherishing precious moments with his wife and three wonderful children.

His journey as a storyteller has been deeply influenced by a lifelong fascination with the thriller and horror genres, with masters of the craft like Stephen King, George Romero, and William Lustig serving as the backbones of his inspiration. It's from this talented and amazing group of story tellers that he draws his greatest inspirations from. Whether it be through the classic novels of Stephen King or the psychological and unhinged works or George Romero & William Lustig, the influence is sometimes subtle ...more

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James Watjen and 1 other person liked Temecka's review of The Restless Few: "*I was sent a copy of The Restless Few in exchange for an honest review Wow, it’s been a hot minute since I read a book with the intention of reviewing it, but what a great book to come back to reviewing with. This book is a religious horror following " Read more of this review »
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James Watjen liked Masha M.'s review of The Vermin Sleep: "This is a sharp, uncompromising debut novella that delves deep into the corrosive aftermath of childhood trauma and the fragile line between justice and madness. The story follows Alex Fulmer, a man permanently scarred by an abusive father and the de" Read more of this review »
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James Watjen and 1 other person liked Radar DeBoard's review of The Vermin Sleep: "Blunt and short like a hammer strike to the back of the head. If you want a quick read that tackles heavy subject matter while also delivering a touch of righteous vigilantism, then check this one out."
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James Watjen and 2 other people liked Claudia Rambles's review of The Restless Few: "Religious horror can be hit or miss for me, but this book definitely gave off Exorcist vibes, told through the eyes of a priest battling his own demons. Thomas grew up fatherless, with a drug addicted mother and very religious grandparents. Becoming a" Read more of this review »
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