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THE
BALLAD
OF
STEVIE PEARL

The world’s most successful and celebrated pop star. A Native American making a name for himself in LA. The two collide in a tattered love story.

SWH

Sean William Hammond is an author and content creator. Here you'll find his books, news, websites, and store.

If you dig deeper, there's about 20 years worth of short stories, articles, videos, pictures, and creative failures. Gross, I know...

Collage of images featuring SW Hammond's photography and travels. From rock concerts, Major League Baseball, wildlife, and urban scenes.

The Gram: Glimpses of Existential Swagger

Music, baseball, travel, and adventures – SWH took a few photos along the way.

News

    Comic con cosplay, Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty.
    Comic con cosply featuring Mario from Mario Bros.
    Comic con cosplay. Three friends posing.
    Comic con cosplay, two friends from Life Is Strange.
    Comic con cosplay, large inflatable Pikachu dancing at SW Hammond'd table.
    SW Hammond's table at comic con. Large display with banners featuring his novels.
    Comic con cosplay featuring the Joker and Harley Quinn.
    Mountain icon. Cool graphic encouraging user interaction.
    Close up of SWH's table at comic con. His books are sitting in adirondack chairs.
    Cosplay at comic con featuring Pam and Krieger from Archer.
    Cosplay at comic con featuring Macho Man Randy Savage.
    Cosplay at comic con featuring creepy characters.
    Cosplay at comic con featuring Ivy.
    Cosplay at comic featuring a princess.
    Cosplay at ABQ comic con featuring Walter White from Breaking Bad. It looks just like him!
    SW Hammond posing with a cosplayer at comic con.
    Cosplay at comic con featuring a robot and woman in a dress.
    Cosplay at comic con featuring Pickle Rick and Mr. Meseeks from Rick and Morty. High quality costumes.
    Group of friend cosplaying at comic con.
    Captain America and Bat Girl cosplay at comic con.
    Life Is Strange cosplay at Comic Con.
    Group of friends cosplaying as Gears of War at comic con.
    Close up of SW Hammond's table and novels at comic con.
    Mermaid cosplay at comic con.
    Super Woman cosplay at comic con.
    This what SW Hammond's table looks like at live events. Large banners, LED lights, novels stacked. Clean and professional, ready to greet fans.

    LIVE APPEARANCES

    From time to time, SWH can be found at comic cons, book festivals, pop culture events, and local bookstores.

    Cosmic Frequencies

    Peer into SWH's multiverse. Immersive digital sagas crafted just for you.

    User
    Illusion

    User Illusion poster image. Large cinematic title surrounded by swirling cosmos. Purples and blues fill the color pallet.

    The Ballad of Stevie Pearl

    Cinematic title image of The Ballad of Stevie Pearl. Cosmic clouds and nebulas swirl in the background, purples and blues consume the color pallet.

    The Mortal Testament

    Cinematic title for The Mortal Testament. Aggressive font with the letter "T" looking like spikes. Cosmic nebula swirls in the background, strong purple and blues.

    CIRCLE OF TRUST

    The Ballad of Stevie Pearl book cover logo.
    Samantha K.

    This book is an emulation of life itself. It reminded me a lot of the tv show Bojack Horseman: silly and fun at times in the life of celebrities, with darkness lurking just beneath.

    I knew something bad was waiting for me at the end, but I never expected the turn it would take. This book, and the ending scene in particular, will stick with me for some time.

    The Final Book: Gods book cover logo.
    James Cox

    An original and deftly crafted novel that is an impressively engaging and consistently compelling read from cover to cover.

    A truly epic and skillfully written saga that will linger in the mind, memory and imagination long after the book is finished. Simply stated, The Final Book: Gods is unreservedly recommended

    The Ballad of Stevie Pearl book cover logo.
    Laura P.

    It was such a heart-breaking story that can be linked to so many people around the world, I loved how you can connect to these characters.

    Although they are celebrities and have the hardships that come with fame, there's also simple sweet moments of friendship and falling in love which are nice to read. The Ballad of Stevie Pearl hits you with the rawness of life.

    The Final Book: Gods book cover logo.
    Ruth Longoria

    This book was completely refreshing and unexpected. It blended a little bit of everything from sci-fi to mythology and fantasy.

    It got me rethinking the Greek pantheon and everything I've known about the origins of Christianity. This is the first time I've read anything with references to Sumerian mythology in it nd I really appreciated that. Will recommend!

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    Tracy B.

    The characters are lovable and easy to relate to. I was truly rooting for them throughout the book.

    The end made me an absolute mess. Usually a sucker for a happily ever after, I was so mad and sad! It wasn't supposed to end like this!! 😥

    The Mixtape Manifesto book cover logo.
    Lisa B.

    I don't think I expected it to read quite like it did. It was a truly honest book. Hammond has literally bled every thought on to the page.

    The Final Book: Gods book cover logo.
    Sean Bryne

    At its heart, The Final Book: Gods takes a very interesting view of religious development and as a result has a strong message to put forward. Should readers be able to get beyond this ‘controversial’ theme they will find an extremely well written tome that certainly deserves a place on any bookshelf.

    The Ballad of Stevie Pearl book cover logo.
    Megan B.

    Stevie and Alex…ugh! This story, this romance, this STORY! Totally captivating, lovely, all consuming - I loved it! I totally recommend this one.

    The Final Book: Gods book cover logo.
    SA Schlueter

    The mingling of Titans, Gods, and mortals; threads time, souls, faiths, myths and legends. SW Hammond's debut novel is an epic story with exquisite prose and the depth and scope of meticulous research.

    The Mixtape Manifesto book cover logo.
    Angelnet

    Hammond's book comprises very short essays on different topics. How attractive he is. How he's never had to work to get girl's numbers. How it's a hard life having to go to parties and get drunk for a living.

    He spends his time wondering if there will ever be a significant other in his life but honestly she'd struggle to get past his own ego.

    The Final Book: Gods book cover logo.
    Melissa Green

    This book does not disappoint!! Characters are well developed and very enjoyable. I found myself quickly tying each character with its Greek mythology counterpart.

    Hammond takes great care incorporating even the smallest details from Greek myths into the foundation of his characters and I often found myself smiling with the ease as I fell into into this version of the world through Gods, Titians, and Oracles.

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    Cheryl S.

    Wow, this book was quite a ride. The way the book started gave me the idea that it would go a certain way. When the book ended I was glad it didn't but also heartbroken by it all.

    Stevie and Alex were an unlikely couple that completely captured my heart. Stevie might've been a world famous singer/musician but she was an honest, loving woman who just wanted freedom. Alex might've been an artist from the wrong side of the tracks but man, he's the type of guy you want your daughter to meet and marry.

    I'd definitely recommend this book!!

    THE BALLAD OF
    STEVIE PEARL

    A modern fish-out-of-water tangled with Romeo & Juliet.