Sebastien de Castell's Blog

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, […]

My first time at the legendary Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia from August 29th to September 2nd! Oddly, I was just in Atlanta earlier this year, but I’ll be returning at the end of August as a guest. Not sure yet of my panels and such, but presumably those should appear on the website soon. […]

A fun and adventurous historical novel set in San Francisco in 1906.

Our Lady of Blades is, without doubt, the most intricate book I’ve ever written. In fact, it’s taken more passes than I can count to pull off the endless narrative magic tricks that make the story so compelling for me to write. Here’s the synopsis: Rijou’s notorious Court of Blades is as corrupt as it […]

An excellent, twisting fantasy novel full of intrigue and charm.