Author Archives: Benedict

Ask Luna #128

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Benedict

From: Robert So I am sorry if this is a stupid set of questions but do you know what dispersion dust and a revivfy are supposed to do? That latter one seems to be some sort of healing item but … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #127

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Benedict

From: Colin Do you think that if Alex chose to bond with the Jinn he would have gained similar abilities to Anne, or would it be a more case by case basis? I don’t think that weird life magic she … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #126

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Benedict

From: Leo Have you heard any theories from the Light Council or any other mages about where and why Richard had been missing for over a decade? I doubt it is correct but I was just curious how someone of … Continue reading →

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Twenty-One Years

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Benedict

Twenty-one years ago, I started my first novel. It wasn’t meant as a novel, at least not to begin with – it was just a story. I was still in school at the time, and I’d started and abandoned … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #125

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Benedict

From: Sierra Just for fun have you ever thought about using your magic to give someone good luck by kissing them? And on the flip side give them bad luck by blowing them one? Or vice verse? I know that … Continue reading →

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Road to Publication

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Benedict

Various bits of news for this week. First and foremost, as of yesterday, I’ve finished and sent off the copy-edits for Fallen. There are proofreading and author queries still to do, but basically, the manuscript is done: the version I … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #124

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Benedict

From: Kevin Okay kinda of a silly question but what House in Hogwarts do you think you would be sorted into? Ditto for Alex, Vari, Anne, and Sonder. And just for the heck of it Arachne and Hermes. I always … Continue reading →

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Fallen US Cover

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Benedict

Here’s an early look at the US cover art for Alex Verus #10, Fallen! The release date for the US edition has been moved up a little bit, and is currently scheduled for September 24, 2019. The UK edition will … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #123

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Benedict

From: Lisa Is there a reason Elementalists can create/use gate magic? That type of magic seems more universal, is there a layman’s explanation for why the most direct/physical use of magic can create them? I asked in one of my … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #122

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Benedict

From: Kevin Do adepts or sensitives who work for the Light Council get protections that they normally would not get under the Concord? Yup. From: Kurt Von Bosse Hello Luna! I was thinking about Richard Drakh and Mage Morden and … Continue reading →

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