Monthly Archives: August 2013

Chosen Release Week

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Benedict

Well, after what feels like a very, very long time, Chosen is finally out.  To be fair, it doesn’t just feel like a long time, it has been a long time.  Taken was released on August 28th, 2012;  Chosen came out exactly … Continue reading →

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Chosen released today!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Benedict

And it’s finally here!  Chosen, the fourth novel in the Alex Verus series, is out today in the USA. To go with the release, I’ve got a short piece running on John Scalzi’s blog – it covers the main idea behind Chosen, how … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #16

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Benedict

From: Dan Hey Luna, can space Mages create shields? and can life Mages use focus weapons to increase their death touch range? Thats all thanks. No, and no.   From: Dan Sorry one more thing,could we have an Encyclopaedia entry … Continue reading →

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One week to Chosen!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Benedict

Chosen, the fourth book in the Alex Verus series, will be released in the US one week from today, on the 27th.  (UK readers will have to wait till September 5th, sorry!) The author copies have all arrived and are … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #15

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Benedict

From: Nepene I’ve really enjoyed reading your answers, so for whenever you do it I have a few more questions. I’d appreciate any answers.  1. Would you say most Dark mages are murderous psychopaths? I know that being a Light … Continue reading →

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Back from Nine Worlds

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Benedict

And home again! Nine Worlds was lots of fun.  I hadn’t really known what to expect, but it turned out to be very busy and very entertaining.  I spent most of the convention chatting to people, but managed to find … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #14

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Benedict

From: Dan What’s a matter Mage? are they like earth Mages? Sort of. They’re what you get if you take the earth and stone manipulation of an earth mage and strip out the shields and direct combat abilities – they’re … Continue reading →

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Nine Worlds Schedule

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Benedict

Here are the events I’m currently booked at for the Nine Worlds convention this weekend: Saturday 10th 11.15 am – 12.00 pm:  Signing books at the Forbidden Planet stall. 10.15 pm – 11.30 pm:  “New Voices Slam Session” – I’m … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #13

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Benedict

From: sam Can you give some information on magical creatures like where they come, and what world’s can they travel to. Uh . . . I’m guessing you meant to ask where they come from? Some were created by mages, … Continue reading →

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