Sebastien de Castell's Blog

Christian Cameron’s historical acumen and narrative flair combine to give the reader a glimpse of what the life of a 14th Century knight – in moments of chivalry and occasional […]

After a ton of travel in 2025, I’m back in Vancouver for the winter! A few Vancouver facts for those of you who’ve yet to visit:

I’m a big fan of the Strike television show (I mean, Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger? I’d watch them reading out the phone book – all the while wondering if they’ll […]

Tunisia surprised me. A land where the stones remember Carthaginian walls still whispering of empires lost, Roman amphitheatres standing proud against the desert wind. In one day you can walk […]

Guédelon Castle is one of the most astonishing places I’ve ever visited – a medieval fortress not preserved, but built from scratch using only 13th-century tools and techniques. Every stone, […]

I never cease to be jealous of Christian Cameron’s[tag Christian Cameron] talent for blending authenticity with compulsive readability. The Ill-Made Knight is both an ode to the chivalric tradition and […]

At long last, the novel that’s taken me seven years to write is almost ready for publication. Technically, I’m in the proofing stage, which should mean only checking for typos […]

Dijon is a city that feels like it’s been polished by centuries of quiet pride. Golden roofs, half-timbered houses, and the scent of mustard that’s somehow both comforting and regal. […]

Last year I was delighted to sign a three-book deal with the wonderful folks at aethon books . It’s been such a pleasure to create an entirely new world of fantasy that lurks in the shadows adjacent to our own with its own strange traditions and intricate swords-based magic system.

Never in my career have I been involved in so many writing projects – not only my own, but collaborative ones with brilliant writers scheming to take over the world! I can’t reveal too much yet, but expect some very cool announcements over the coming months. Here’s just a taste of what’s on my plate:    So, […]