Author Archives: Benedict

A Beginner’s Guide to Drucraft #42:  Attunement

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Benedict

Attunement is a measurement of compatibility between a drucrafter and a sigl.  Higher attunement means a sigl will function better, lower attunement means a sigl will function worse, and below a certain minimum a sigl will not function at all. … Continue reading →

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End of Winter Update

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Benedict

February’s almost done, spring’s nearly here, and here’s a brief overview of how things are going with the Inheritance of Magic series! Inheritance of Magic #5 is coming along well.  It’s currently sitting at around 25,000 words and making good … Continue reading →

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A Beginner’s Guide to Drucraft #41:  Country Affinities

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Benedict

‘Affinity’ can mean two things in a drucraft context.  Usually people use it to mean an affinity with one or other of the branches;  the same thing that makes it so much easier for a drucrafter to shape a sigl … Continue reading →

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First Section

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Benedict

First three chapters of Book #5 in the Inheritance of Magic series are done.  This is much faster than usual for me (I only sent off the manuscript for book #4 three months ago), so I’m quite happy! No other … Continue reading →

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Moving Along

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Benedict

Things are continuing as before.  Book #5 is making good progress. Still haven’t heard from my publishers.  I think this might be the longest I’ve waited for a set of edits.

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Under Way

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Benedict

Book #5 of the Inheritance of Magic series is going well!  I’ve got about two chapters done and should finish the third by around the end of the month. Still haven’t had the edits back on Book #4.  At this … Continue reading →

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Alex Verus Promotion – Cursed

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Benedict

For those who don’t have it already, the second Alex Verus novel, Cursed, is currently being promoted as an Amazon Kindle deal.  It’ll be $1.99 until the 18th of January.  (The offer is US and Canada only, as far as … Continue reading →

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Inheritance of Magic – Plans for 2026

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Benedict

Hope everyone’s New Year went well!  I had a good break and now I’m back to work.  Here’s what’s going to be happening with the Inheritance of Magic series in 2026. Inheritance of Magic #4 is still with my publishers.  … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Benedict

Hope your New Year’s went well, and that 2026 is starting off on a good note for you all! I had a quiet holiday season;  not too much news to report for now.  We’re getting into the lead-up period to … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Benedict

Hope that you had a good Christmas yesterday, and that the rest of your holiday season is a good one!

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