Author Archives: Benedict

Copy-Edits for Book #4

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Benedict

The copy-edited manuscript for Inheritance of Magic #4 arrived this week, and I’ve gotten to work on it.  (For those who want an explanation of what copy-edits are, you can look here.)  I’m scheduled to send them back July 14th, … Continue reading →

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A Judgement of Powers – UK Paperback Release

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Benedict

The UK edition of A Judgement of Powers is having its paperback release!  Release date in a couple of weeks, on July 14th.  The author copies just arrived, so I’ve had a chance to have a look at them.  They … Continue reading →

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Moving Along

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Benedict

Second half of Inheritance of Magic #5 is creeping along.  I’m focusing pretty hard on it, since I’d still really like to get the book finished by the end of the summer. Copy-edits on Inheritance of Magic #4 are scheduled … Continue reading →

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Orbit Bookseller Event

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Benedict

Went to an Orbit authors-and-booksellers event in London last night, which I think was the first author event I’ve done in two years.  I had a very nice time, so thanks to my publishers for organising and to the booksellers … Continue reading →

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Back to Work

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Benedict

Now that the edits on Inheritance of Magic #4 are done, it’s back to work on Inheritance of Magic #5.  I’ve started work on the second half, which I’m hoping to finish by the end of the summer.  Don’t know … Continue reading →

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A Beginner’s Guide to Drucraft #48:  Sigl Fashion (Head/Feet/Other)

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Benedict

Heads, feet, and everything else. Headband/Circlet The traditional location for any sigl affecting the wielder’s vision.  Sigls are usually worn in this location because you have to, not because you want to – if you want something like a darksight … Continue reading →

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End of Editing

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Benedict

Edits on Inheritance of Magic #4 are nearly done!  As of today, I’m up to Chapter 19;  the book is 21 chapters long, so I can reasonably expect to be finished by the end of the weekend. These kind of … Continue reading →

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A Beginner’s Guide to Drucraft #47: Sigl Fashion (Hands/Arms)

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Benedict

A look at the ways in which sigls can be worn on the hands and arms. Rings Traditionally the second-most popular location.  Setting sigls into a ring requires a little more work than stringing one on a necklace, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Editing

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Benedict

Currently taking a break from Inheritance of Magic #5 to work on the edits for Inheritance of Magic #4.  I’m actually enjoying it; edits are hard work (significantly harder than a first draft) but they also make an enormous difference.  … Continue reading →

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A Beginner’s Guide to Drucraft #46: Sigl Fashion (Body/Torso)

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Benedict

Essentia channelling is very short-ranged.  To channel through a sigl, a drucrafter needs that sigl to be very close – preferably, touching their skin.  This means that if you plan to make a habit of using sigls, you’re either going … Continue reading →

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