Ben Galley

Epic and Dark Fantasy Author

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My 2020

As is traditional, here’s a montage of my 2020. From Mexico, Yellowknife, to the wilds, and releasing a new Emaneska book, despite the craziness of 2020, it somehow ended up productive and informative. This really isn’t supposed to be boastful, but looking purely on the good side of what was a strange, difficult, and frankly […]

The Forever King Lives!

If somehow you haven’t got reception in your cave, The Forever King is out and live and ready to buy on Amazon in paperback, hardcover and ebook 🤘Have a look at the paperback and one inordinately excited author.

The Forever King – Epic Nordic Fantasy

The Forever King launches TODAY! I’m so excited, I had to make myself a trailer for this brand new book. Get a copy at: readerlinks.com/l/1569348 This has taken a year and a half of work. It’s the biggest book I’ve ever written, and it hits the shelf exactly 10 years after my debut book The […]

My Gollum Impression

I was recently interviewed on Bookworm Blues, and I was foolish enough to claim my Gollum impression is the best you’ll hear. Of course, such madness was challenged. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

Drawing a New Emaneska Map

I’ve thrown together a timelapse of the whole map-making process. It’s a handy little thing Procreate does, and means you can see how many times I tried to draw a river… Also… The Forever King launches TWO WEEKS TODAY! readerlinks.com/l/1420249

FANTASY AUTHOR LOUNGE #14 – Interview with Christian Cameron

I’m back with another Fantasy Author Lounge interview, and this month I’ve had the honour of being joined by none other than Christian / Miles Cameron! Author of over 40 books, from fantasy to sci-fi, he’s also a badass swordsman, reenactor, and a fountain of good humour.

The Last BenCast – #95

It’s time. The LAST episode of the BenCast is here. This final episode is all about The Forever King, the new Emaneska book, and this week’s excursion to Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island to finish it. (and possibly the best writing spot I’ve found yet. A fine excuse to fly my drone). Watch me and […]

BenCast #93 – A Guide To Yellowknife

FINALLY put together my first BenCast of 2020! This vlog is about my recent adventure to the freezing winter wonderland that is YELLOWKNIFE in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Here’s my guide to what experiences you can enjoy there, such as: dog-sledding witnessing the Aurora Borealis snowmobiling exploring the fascinating culture and braving the arctic temperatures […]

BenCast #92 – Chasing Graves & Warhammer

Here’s a brand new vlog for you. I head down to one of my favourite writing spots to tell you all about how you can get the whole of my Chasing Graves Trilogy for 99¢ / 99 (get it at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RLWJ5TT), and I provide more info on my short story for Warhammer and Black Library. […]

BenCast #91- Interview Time

It’s interview time, and this time around, YOU are asking the questions. A few weeks ago, I put out a post letting you ask anything you liked. A whole bunch of you sent in a pile of different questions about me, my self-publishing journey, and my books. In this vlog, I answer those questions!

BenCast #90 – Dublin WorldCon

Welcome to a roundup of my journey to Dublin WorldCon! What a brilliant time I had in Dublin, at the world’s 77th Sci-Fi and Fantasy Con. It was so very enjoyable to meet old friends and new friends aplenty, as well as attend outstanding panels, kaffeeklatsches, and readings.

BenCast #89 – WorldCon and Book Merch

Here’s a brand new BenCast vlog for you. Find out about what I’ll be up to and Dublin WorldCon and check out some of the new book swag I’ve designed. OH, and there’s some cheap books on offer, too! If you want to know more, you can always subscribe to my YouTube at /BenGalley, follow me […]

BenCast #88 – Book Deals (& Squirrels)

In this installment, I brave the vicious hordes of squirrels in the local park to tell you about the three 99c / 99p book deals I’m running at the moment, and to give you an update on where I’m at with the new book in progress – The Forever King (Scalussen Book 1). Watch out for all the critters in the background.

BenCast #87 – Hunting For Inspiration

I explore some more of the wilds and wildlife of Vancouver Island in preparation for the British Columbia-inspired fantasy trilogy I’m writing after the Scalussen Chronicles. Bears? Check. Eagles? Check. Big ole trees? Check.

BenCast #86 – No Fairytale

Here’s more information on this Friday’s release of my new Emaneska short story – No Fairytale.

Find out what this brand new short story is about, what I’ve got planned for the next Emaneska Series, and where you can get your copy.

BenCast #85 – Breaking Chaos Has Launched!

In this vlog, I I head down to one of my favourite harbour spots to let you know all about the release of Breaking Chaos, book three of the Chasing Graves Trilogy. I also chat about how I feel having launched the entire series in 100 days, the challenges that were involved, what’s coming next from the writing cave.If you want to know more, you can follow me on Twitter @BenGalley or on Facebook and Instagram @BenGalleyAuthor. Or, sign up to the VIP Club for a free ebook copy of The Written.Music

The BenCast #84 – All The News

In this latest vlog, I climb a little local mountain to tell you all about what’s been happening in the past few weeks. Find out who’s going to be narrating the Chasing Graves Trilogy audiobooks (hint – think Deathly Hallows), about cheap copies of Chasing Graves, signing to the John Jarrold Literary Agency, and of course, the launch of Breaking Chaos NEXT THURSDAY (March 14).If you want to know more, follow me on Twitter @BenGalley or on Facebook and Instagram @BenGalleyAuthor for all the daily

The BenCast #83 – Grim Solace, Emaneska and More

It’s been a damn exciting start to the year for me, what with Grim Solace out and The Written becoming an Amazon bestseller. It’s been hella busy, too, organising the rapid release of Chasing Graves and kicking off the new Emaneska Series, and they haven’t left me with a lot of time to keep you readers up to date.So, as it’s high time I did, I thought I would head down to frigid Victoria Harbour, brave the crowds of geese, and put together a new BenCast for you all about what madness I’ve got

The BenCast #82 – Chasing Graves Has Been Released

It’s been just under a week since Chasing Graves has launched, and what an overwhelming week it’s been! I’ve been utterly blown away by the response to Chasing Graves, and the reviews this new book has been receiving. It’s been a fun and exciting week, if not busy. Find out how it’s gone and here’s where you can get a copy! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9KJ1PV.Here are some highlights from the week:–Esme from The Weatherwax Report gives Caltro a score of 90/100!––Novel Notions interviewed me on

The BenCast #81 – Chasing Graves Rapid Release

I thought I’d put together a BenCast all about my plans for a rapid release of Chasing Graves. In case you missed the news on Twitter and Facebook, I’ll be releasing the whole trilogy between December and March 2019. That means less waiting, more fantasy. It’s something I’ve never attempted before, but am having fun with the challenge of doing three launches back to back. Find out more about the when and the why in the vlog!In the meantime, the launch of Book One – Chasing Graves – is only a

The BenCast #80 – My 1-Star Reviews

In this latest BenCast, I go through my 1-star reviews. Yep. You read that right. I go toe to toe with the lowest of the low ratings. From my debut The Written to the newest book The Heart of Stone, here’s why people don’t like my stories or my writing. You can’t win them all I think it’s always useful to look at both good and bad reviews. Sometimes they’re constructive and useful, so never wise to dismiss just out of hand. I found it quite entertaining to dig these up and look through.If you