Author Spotlight: Author Spotlight: G Storm Entertainment LLC – Gregory Stewart
Welcome back to Mind The Typos, where we spotlight brilliant indie creators shaping the world of storytelling! Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Gregory Stewart, better known as G Storm, Founder and CEO of G Storm Entertainment LLC. Gregory is not only a writer but a visionary whose passion for storytelling crosses mediums, from manga to video games. His standout series, Eternity’s End, brings to life a thrilling fantasy adventure set in a world inspired by the JRPGs he loves. Join us as Gregory shares his inspirations, challenges, and what sets his work apart in the world of independent manga creation.
1. Could you please introduce yourself and tell us about your book?
My name is Gregory Stewart; some call me G Storm! I am the Founder & CEO of G Storm Entertainment LLC, an independent publishing company that develops manga and video games. My book series is titled Eternity’s End, which is based on a video game I created back in 2018 on my computer.
Eternity’s End is about a boy named Zeke, a young man whose goal is to become a Grandmaster Knight, the most powerful and highest-ranking warrior in the world. On his way to sign up for the Knights, he meets a fairy named Tix, who has an urgent message for the king of the country. A dark entity named Moro has returned from the dead and plans to wage war against Zeke’s country. He possesses a dark power that strikes fear into the gods who dwell among the heavens! It’s up to Zeke and his friends to recruit the king’s former allies, the Three Sacred Knights, all of whom hold the title of Grandmaster Knight, and fight Moro together.
2. What inspired you to write your book, and can you tell us about it?
I was heavily inspired by Japanese Role-Playing Games, or JRPGs. My major inspirations are Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, and Radiata Stories. I’ve always been a creative writer and wanted to write my own stories and do it professionally, so I created G Storm Entertainment.
3. What themes or messages do you hope readers will take away from your book?
I want my audience to read my stories and challenge themselves with the questions being raised within them. There will be many themes, such as unity, power, corruption, and more. How do we truly unite? How can we stop the corruption within our society? These are questions that can be asked in real life that I feel most people don’t think about.
4. Are there any particular authors or books that influenced your writing style or inspired you?
I could say the usual authors in the manga industry, such as the late Akira Toriyama, Eiichiro Oda, and Masashi Kishimoto, but one that I’ve recently been inspired by is Katsura Hashino, who wrote the Persona video game series. I find it very effective to study the writing of Mr. Hashino, as he really knows how to craft characters (which is my favorite part of the creative process) and analyze why he made the character choices he did. There is a lot more to creating characters than people realize, and Mr. Hashino definitely opened my eyes to this.
5. In what ways do you think your book stands out from others in its genre, and what do you hope sets it apart for readers?
I think Eternity’s End stands out for one simple thing—its origins. It was a video game I created on my old laptop, so it feels like one. The story, being inspired by late '90s and early 2000s series, gives it a “cozy” or “nostalgic” vibe, according to my audience. Most independent manga creators want to make the next One Piece or Naruto, and you can see that in their stories. But I feel like, because everyone wants to make stories like those two series in particular, they lack any real identity of their own. I hope people can view Eternity’s End as its own thing and not just another “shonen” series. I prefer telling a story...
6. Can you discuss any research or preparation you undertook while writing your book, particularly if it involved exploring new topics or settings?
When I first created Eternity’s End, I studied the series that inspired me to make it. I looked at what made them special and asked myself, “Why do I like this so much?” So, I began writing out ideas—any random thought I had. Before I knew it, I had a series that pretty much wrote itself. I would watch a lot of character analysis videos from some of my favorite anime on YouTube to see what made people adore them and read books such as Manga in Theory & Practice by Hirohiko Araki and Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland.
7. Can you provide an excerpt of a specific scenes or passages in your book that hold particular significance?
One of my favorite scenes in Eternity’s End is in Chapter 5, when we learn about the character Kitsune. At first, we are told she’s a thief and nothing more. However, after we learn about her struggles and poor upbringing, we see just how broken a young woman she is. Zeke, the main character, is the first one to reach out to her, asking her to join his group, being that one thing she’s always needed: a friend. Eternity’s End is about unity, bringing people together during times of darkness. Brief moments like this encapsulate the theme of my fantasy/adventure tale.
8. Can you provide insight into your future writing plans or projects? Are there any upcoming releases or ideas you're excited to explore?
Eternity’s End Volume 2 releases in the summer of 2025! I also have other series, such as my action/horror manga titled Strigoi, about a Black vampire, and my first children’s series, Diego Lionheart, about a young lion who learns about different cultures as he hunts for treasures with his friends. The goal is to have my projects expand to video games for consoles and, hopefully, more!
9. Lastly, could you provide your contact information or social media handles for readers who would like to connect with you?
I am mostly active on Instagram, which is @gstorm.entertainment. You can check out my other social media platforms by viewing my Linktree: linktr.ee/gstormentertainment
Thanks for joining us in this edition of Author Spotlight. Dive into the world of Eternity’s End and experience Gregory Stewart’s heartfelt storytelling firsthand. Follow him on Instagram @ gstorm.entertainment or explore his creative universe through his website and Link Tree. Support this indie creator as he brings manga, video games, and more to life!, and as always—Mind the Typos!
