Monthly Archives: June 2012

Encyclopaedia Arcana #25: The Keepers of the Flame

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Benedict

All nations in the magical world have an organisation responsible for enforcing the Concord and their national laws. In Britain, this organisation is the Keepers of the Flame. Cops or Robbers? The easiest way to think of Keepers is as … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna: Introduction

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Benedict

Hi, my name’s Luna Mancuso. If you’re reading this you’re probably looking for Alex Verus, but Alex isn’t here so you get me instead. I’m Alex’s apprentice, shop assistant, and general gofer. As of two hours ago, I’m also … Continue reading →

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Encyclopaedia Arcana #24: The Concord (Part Five)

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Benedict

This entry will finish off the clauses of the Concord by looking at the fifth clause, then briefly cover how the Concord is enforced in modern Britain. The Fifth Clause: Forbidden Techniques This clause prohibits a number of spells and … Continue reading →

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Cursed Blog Tour Special!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Benedict

Lots of things to link to today! First, the podcast interview that I did with Fangs for the Fantasy is now online! I had a very fun hour chatting with my two hosts about the Alex Verus books and the … Continue reading →

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Interview Day: I Smell Sheep

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Benedict

Sharon and Danielle from I Smell Sheep have done a review of Cursed and also an interview with me. The interview was VERY fun to do, so if you want to hear my answers to a whole set of bizarre … Continue reading →

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Return of the Cursed Blog Tour

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Benedict

The Cursed Blog Tour continues! First up we have a guest post on Seeing Night Reviews with an introduction to Alex and his shop (which you’ll probably recognise if you’ve read the books, but which can serve as a good … Continue reading →

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Encyclopaedia Arcana #23: The Concord (Part Four)

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Benedict

The third and fourth clauses of the Concord cover the relationship between mages and normals, and can be looked at together. The Third Clause: Non-Interference The third clause of the Concord prohibits mages from large-scale involvement in national and international … Continue reading →

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Podcast Interview on June 19th

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Benedict

Fangs for the Fantasy (who reviewed Fated a few weeks back) have invited me to do a podcast/interview on TalkShoe, and it’s going to be taking place live next Tuesday, the 19th. Anyone can call in and ask questions, so … Continue reading →

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Cursed Blog Tour: All Things Urban Fantasy

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Benedict

Next up on the Cursed blog tour is a guest post at All Things Urban Fantasy, on the topic of being a diviner in the Alex Verus setting. Once again they’re running a giveaway of Cursed, so if you’d like … Continue reading →

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Encyclopaedia Arcana #22: The Concord (Part Three)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Benedict

The second clause of the Concord is a simple one: no mage may take hostile action against another mage or against another mage’s apprentice. The Second Clause: Non-Hostility This is the “peace” clause. It pretty much does what it says … Continue reading →

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