I’m back with another Fantasy Author Lounge, and this time in the lounge, we have fantasy author Timandra Whitecastle! Timandra is an indie author and the writer behind The Living Blade Trilogy.
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The Forever King – FIRST LOOK
IT’S TIME FOR SOME SCALUSSEN!As promised, I’m very pleased to share the first ever sneak peek of THE FOREVER KING, Book 1 of the Scalussen Chronicles. This is the first look at a new Emaneska book in 6 long damn years, so I hope you enjoy this snippet.
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.
Epic Fantasy Books Like "Game of Thrones"
Now that good old Game of Thrones has come to an end (at least in TV form), no doubt there are many of you out there that are hungry for more epic fantasy. To help you out, I thought I would put together a list of fantasy books that feature similar elements to A Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice & Fire, books that are sure to scratch that itch for more fantastical adventure.
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.
The Fantasy Author Lounge #3 – Michael J. Sullivan
I’m back with another episode of the Fantasy Author Lounge, and this month I’m joined by none other than Michael J. Sullivan – USA Today, New York Times, and Washington Post bestselling author.
He’s the mind behind the Legends of the Final Empire, the Riyria Chronicles, the Riyria Revelations, Hollow World, and I’m thrilled to have him pop into the Lounge!
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.
The Fantasy Author Lounge #2 – Phil Tucker
We’re back with another instalment of the Fantasy Author Lounge! I’ve dragged another amazing fantasy author into the lounge and quizzed them on all things writing, fantasy and publishing. This month we talk to Phil Tucker, who is the author of the Chronicles of the Black Gate and Euphoria Online, and an expert self-publishing author.In this episode of the Fantasy Author Lounge, we find out:- what inspires the man known as Phil Tucker,- how to nail self-publishing in the current industry,- which
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 Fantasy Author Lounge #1 – Dyrk Ashton
Here’s the first in a brand new series of video author interviews I’m calling the Fantasy Author Lounge. Throughout 2019, I’ll be interviewing a range of SFF authors about their writing practices, inspiration, publishing, marketing, and all sorts of fun stuff you might not know. We’re kicking off with the inimitable Dyrk Ashton, author of the fantastic and award-winning Paternus Trilogy, known social media menace, and all-round legend. Find out more about the mythology behind Paternus, what a
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
The Heart of Stone Audiobook Sample
Have you ever heard a golem speak? Well, now you can! Quick hint – It sounds somewhat like a landslide…Listen for yourself in this snippet from The Heart of Stone #audiobook, read by Adam Stubbs If you haven’t got your copy of The Heart of Stone in audio yet, find it on #Audible. You can get it free by signing up for a trial.https://www.audible.com/pd/B07933SN7T/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-105848&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_105848_rh_us
The BenCast #79 – Books, Orcas & Goats
Get a look at the new Chasing Graves cover if you haven’t already seen it in all its raw, dark fantastical beauty. I’m beyond pleased with what artists Shawn King and Chris Cold have produced. I’m also really pleased to say that the book is now available to pre-order on Amazon Kindle before the December 7th launch! For more info and the pre-order links, watch this BenCast or go to my site.I also show you what I’ve been up to with my mother visiting me here on Vancouver Island, which includes my
The BenCast #78 – Chasing Graves: Map 2
The second map for Chasing Graves has finally been finished! I’ve put together a time-lapse of how I created the second Chasing Graves map – the city map of Araxes, the City of Countless Souls. This was a tough project due to the amount of detail involved, taking far longer than the previous world map, but I’m incredibly pleased with how it finally turned out. It took far more digital jiggery pokery than usual, which meant I learnt some new skills along the way. Now it’s done, I think it’ll go
The Ben Cast #77 – A Map for Chasing Graves
The Chasing Graves December launch is hurtling towards us. I’ve been working hard this month, and now that the writing is done, the cover art is almost ready, and the release date has been set, it’s time to get the maps done.There’ll be two maps in each book of the Chasing Graves Trilogy, one for the overall world and one for the city of Araxes, which I’ll be tackling next week. I’m going for a Medieval meets Egyptian style, and hopefully I’ve pulled it off.I’ve always drawn my own maps, and
The BenCast #76 – The Terrible Ten Con
Feast your eyes on the highlights of the Terrible Ten Con! Here’s what a fantastic group of authors and I got up to last weekend down in Luray, Virginia. I was thrilled to finally meet these people face to face after years of purely online interaction. Stories, tips, masterclasses, banter, arrows, and barrels of scotch were shared.Featuring – Michael J. Sullivan, Robin Sullivan, Phil Tucker, Dyrk Ashton, Daniel Potter, T L Greylock, AC Cobble, Matt Moss, Jeramy Goble, and Bryce O’Connor.Hope you
The BenCast #75 – An Update from the Harbour
It’s been a little while since the last BenCast. As I’ve been squirrelled away in my writing cave, turning my first drafts of the Chasing Graves into second and third drafts, I thought I’d give you an update on my progress. If you want to know the RELEASE DATE for the Chasing Graves Trilogy and more about the next EMANESKA SERIES, then watch away. I also let you know a bit more about my Patreon Page and the rewards you can get there for becoming a Patron. For instance, I’ll be releasing Chasing
The BenCast #74 – High Seas High Jinks
The latest BenCast is up! This time I take to the high seas to get a break away from the editing saga of the new trilogy I’m working on – Chasing Graves. Me and a few other pirates enjoy the sunshine, I realise I want to live on a boat, and we meet the sea police. Enjoy!For more frequent updates follow me on Twitter @BenGalley or on Facebook and Instagram @BenGalleyAuthor.(Music by LP, Elk Road, and Blakroc feat Nicole Ray and NOE.)
An Interview with a Golem
Ladies and gentlefolks, I have the privilege, nay the honour, to introduce my guest for today’s interview. He’s a formidable chap you may have heard of before, and he’s managed to spare a moment from the Hartlund civil war to talk to me. Weighing in at two tonnes, he’s the saviour of Hartlund, the scourge of the Malar Dorah, the destroyer extraordinaire, the stone stoic, the rumble with no crumble… it’s Task of Wind-Cut!BG:Welcome, Task, sir. Please make yourself comfortable. Thank you for
The BenCast #73 – Costa Rica
And here it is! Finally an update on where I’m at with the Chasing Graves Trilogy, the Heart of Stone audiobook, two anthologies and a video all about my Costa Rica adventures. I was lucky enough to see some fantastic wildlife such as iguanas, crocodiles and monkeys. Hope you enjoy.If you want to know more, you can follow me on Twitter @BenGalley or on Facebook and Instagram @BenGalleyAuthor. Or, head to my site for a free book: www.bengalley.com
