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R J Greyta

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RJ Greyta is a dyslexic author with ADHD who writes emotionally driven stories rooted in honesty, not perfection.

His debut novel, The Mochi Promise, blends first love, second chances, and cross-cultural romance, following a British boy and a Korean girl whose bond grows through friendship, kindness, and quiet devotion. With themes of belonging, neurodiversity, and resilience, RJ’s work centres characters who feel out of place but find home in each other.

RJ is currently expanding his storytelling with Echoes of Empire, a series shaped by the tension between duty and desire. Beginning with Echoes of Empire: The Recruit, it explores cultural connection not as a backdrop, but as the emotional pressure point, where identity, loyalty, and love co ...more

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How I made the characters for the Mochi Promise

When I started writing The Mochi Promise, the first character who came to me was Ted. I knew I wanted him to be from London because that’s home for me, and I wanted a character who felt real, not polished or perfect. Ted is a mix of little parts of myself and the people I grew up around on the council estate. Some of his personality comes from friends I knew back then, and some from people who liv Read more of this blog post »

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	The Mochi Promise 4.84 avg rating — 32 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Echoes of Empire Book One:The Recruit: A Surveillance Thriller 4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Notebook: Crying In H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner

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All the Little Houses: From the Author of The Hunting Wives

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R Greyta rated a book it was amazing A Priceless Gift She Brings: An Alternative History by James A. Fisher (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
interesting read I really love how the author put links in YouTube and music videos complimented the book. I really enjoy history books and this gave me a different insight to it well done fisher
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great read I was a bit wary after seeing some of the reviews on this book but I don’t fell they are justified I feel this was a great read from this author well done look forward to reading more from this author.
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a great book well worth a read I pickedw this up and read it in just over a day. It’s one of these books you just don’t want to put down. If ryou have nothing to do one evening and want to be in a world of your own and just want to read then this is ...more
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great job Another good read by Osbourne, I really enjoyed it I love everything military and this was a good job. I recommend it
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great read I picked this book up for free the other day after it was recommended to me and I’m really glad I did. Mather has a gift for storytelling. It pulls you in from the start and doesn’t let you put the book down. The writing feels simple, but i ...more
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holiday romance Shamrocked by Fate is a charming, uplifting read that completely won me over. It’s full of warmth, humour, and a sweet romance that feels natural and heartfelt. The chemistry sparkles, and the festive vibes make it such a cosy escape. ...more
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nice book When I saw horror I thought it would be scary, it’s rooted in India and folklore from there but I really enjoyed it and brought back my time of being In India I look forward to reading more from sharjeal.
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