Author Archives: Benedict

Admin Issues

Sorry that posting has been a bit thin lately.  There have been some problems going on behind the scenes relating to book publication and I’ve been struggling to keep up with everything. Don’t worry, the books are still getting published, … Continue reading →

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Two-Thirds

Next section of Inheritance of Magic #5 is done.  It’s currently sitting at 65,000 words; two more sections and we’ll be finished.  Judging by the length of past books, I should be about two thirds of the way through. Still … Continue reading →

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Copy-Edits for Book #4

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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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