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While I'm running the Goodreads giveaway of The Written paperback this week, you can also get the ebook for just $0.99 until July 2!

Grab a copy on Kindle at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ELJOY8/ or go to www.bengalley.com/the-written for Google Play, iBooks and Kobo.

Find out more here: The Written

If you want to know more about The Heart of Stone, and the main character Task the golem, he's dropped by my blog to tell us more about himself: https://www.bengalley.com/single-post...

I've yet to read American Gods! Thanks for the rec'!

Seeing as The Heart of Stone has had a very good month, I'm giving away 3 signed and doodled copies. How do you win? Draw a golem! Find all the details at: https://www.bengalley.com/single-post...

The Heart of Stone made it to the shortlist for for Best Self-Published Novel over at Booknest! Think I should win a sword? Vote at for Task at: http://booknest.eu/component/k2/30-bl...

I'm pleased to say that The Heart of Stone has been nominated for Best Self-Published Novel over at Booknest. If you think that Task the golem is worthy, then cast your vote at: http://booknest.eu/reviews/Awards/853!

Don't forget, if you want some more golem action, you can now read The Heart of Stone's prequel tale Shards, which is up on eBook stores and available to devour. Find out more about Task's beginnings. Here's a link: https://www.bengalley.com/shards

If you enjoyed The Heart of Stone, I've got a new short story coming July 25th, called Shards. It's a prequel tale set in the Diamond Wars, all about Task's beginnings. Stay tuned and in the meantime check out: https://www.bengalley.com/shards

I'm thrilled to say The Heart of Stone is finally available to buy! Go get yourself a slice of some golem action:

US: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Stone-Be...

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heart-Stone-...

Thanks for becoming my friend. It's nice to know another person who's read a lot of the same books I did!
--Veronica Dale (Blood Seed and Night Cruiser: Short Stories about Creepy, Amusing or Spiritual Encounters with the Shadow)

Bloodfeud is now on Goodreads and available to add to your want to read shelves! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Bloodrush is back on top of the #SPFBO list! http://mark---lawrence.blogspot.co.uk...

Bloodmoon, Book 2 of the Scarlet Star Trilogy, has been released! You can now read get it in eBook from Amazon, Kobo, and iBooks, as well as direct from my site. Find all the links at: http://www.bengalley.com/#!bloodmoon/...

Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to finally unveil the new book cover for Bloodmoon - out 24th of July!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrzol...

Have you seen the new BenCast? All about the release of Bloodmoon next month. Can’t wait to unleash it on you all. https://youtu.be/3ip6f0l_U88

Just got a great review over at Book Bird Reviews. Check out what's being said about my new western fantasy Bloodrush:

http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/book-b...

If you're keen to get your hands on Bloodrush, all the eBook store links are now on my website. It's available on Kindle, Kobo, Nook, and iBooks.

I've also added a brand new section to the website where you can check out the magick system within the book, but do be warned of SPOILERS. In any case, check out the 5-chapter sample too, if you fancy a free read ;)

Bon nuit,

http://www.bengalley.com/#!books/cnec

More good news - I've slashed the price of Shelf Help as part of a Kobo Easter promotion. £1.99! Have a gander: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/eboo...

There's a brand new blog on the Fiction Factory - all about the progress of The Written graphic novel and the paperback release of Shelf Help. Enjoy! http://www.bengalley.com/#!What-am-I-...

Have you checked out my brand new website? No - well here it is! www.bengalley.com

Thanks for the invite.

Thanks for friending me! :)

James wrote: "Congrats on the release of your next two books. I just purchased both Kindle editions."

Thanks James!

Congrats on the release of your next two books. I just purchased both Kindle editions.

Just under three weeks to go before the release of my final two Emaneska books - Dead Stars Part 1 and 2! Have a look! http://www.bengalley.com/BenGalley.co...

The Kickstarter project, to turn The Written into a full graphic novel, is doing very well indeed! It's at 72% and climbing. Have you pledged yet? There's a chance you could actually be IN the graphic novel itself. Have a look - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/e...

My Kickstarter project for turning my book 'The Written' into a graphic novel, has now launched and is fully underway!

In return for pledging towards the project, I'll be giving away signed copies and Emaneska eBooks, exclusive merch and artwork, and also the chance to have your likeness in the actual artwork itself. Have a look here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/e...

Andrew wrote: "Hi Ben - thanks for accepting my friend request" My pleasure Andrew!

Hi Ben - thanks for accepting my friend request

WHAT HO! #Author/Reader/#Fantasy-Fan/Book-Lover merchandise? Witness: http://www.zazzle.com/imagination_sta...

Brand new post on my SHELF HELP site - "The Self-Publishing Stigma: What We Can Do to Avoid It."

Have a look! Comments welcome :)

http://www.bengalley.com/BenGalley.co...

New blog up on SHELF-HELP! Is Self-Publishing a state of mind?

http://www.bengalley.com/BenGalley.co...

New blogs up on the SHELF-HELP site!

http://www.bengalley.com/BenGalley.co...

The newest BenCast video is up. As the Pale Kings Book tour comes to an end, I visit Nottingham Waterstones, a very special bookshop indeed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZOWt...

Tomorrow and Saturday (the 4th and 5th of May), the Pale Kings Signing Tour continues at Leicester and then Nottingham Waterstones, both from 11 until 4! Have a look at the details here:

http://www.bengalley.com/BenGalley.co...

Yes. Yes indeed. The new ultimate Self-Publishing resource (to be) is now up! Introducing: SHELF-HELP:
http://www.bengalley.com/BenGalley.co...

Please help me spread the word!

This Saturday my PALE KINGS tour continues with a big signing at Camberley Waterstones! See you there :)

3 hours 30 minutes to go.... Follow the Pale Kings book release on Twitter! @BenGalley.com

Morning all... Today's the day! At midnight tonight (UK time) I will be releasing my new fantasy epic Pale Kings, pt 2 of the Emaneska Series, to the whole world. Available on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes&Noble, and everywhere else!

Follow the link to download a free teaser of the 1st chapter, or get the 1st book in the series - The Written: http://www.bengalley.com/BenGalley.co...

Praise for The Emaneska Series:

“Ben Galley's debut novel The Written is a tour de force. The Written is a fantasy of epic proportions!”
“Some of the best fantasy I’ve read in years. I couldn’t put it down!”
“Breathtakingly vast, chillingly dark, brooding, and dangerous.”
“Spellbinding.”

Cheers!

5 days to go before the release of PALE KINGS! Make sure you read the FREE pre-release teaser at www.bengalley.com, or if you're new to the Emaneska Series, then follow the links to the 1st book THE WRITTEN! Thanks everyone :)

Chelsea wrote: "Ben wrote: "Hey Chelsea. I thought your review was honest and direct and I really appreciated that :)

Thank you very much and all the best to you! "

Your cover art is completely awesome, do you i..."

It was a team effort really. I sketched it and my graphic designer friend worked his magic. Same with the new book too. Glad you like it!

Ben wrote: "Hey Chelsea. I thought your review was honest and direct and I really appreciated that :)

Thank you very much and all the best to you! "

Your cover art is completely awesome, do you illustrate it yourself?

Claire wrote: "Nice pic! I have your book and I can't wait to read it. :3"

Sorry for the late reply Claire. Thank you very much :)

Keisya wrote: "Thanks so much for the add! wow, you're an author. Please tell me whether your book are available in south Asia countries? i will def. check it out! :)"

Nice to meet you Keisya! They should be available via either Amazon or Booktopia! It will be available on most online bookstores. Let me know what you find :)

Chelsea wrote: "Hi Ben! I was surprised to see that you liked my review of your book, since I didn't rate it well, and doubly surprised that you requested to add me as a friend. I am glad you did, though, and I ho..."

Hey Chelsea. I thought your review was honest and direct and I really appreciated that :)

Thank you very much and all the best to you!

Check it out: 7 days to go before the big release of my new book Pale Kings! It'll be on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, www.bengalley.com, Kobo, and available at any Waterstones in the UK! Get ready :)

Thanks so much for the add! wow, you're an author. Please tell me whether your book are available in south Asia countries? i will def. check it out! :)

Hi Ben! I was surprised to see that you liked my review of your book, since I didn't rate it well, and doubly surprised that you requested to add me as a friend. I am glad you did, though, and I hope that your series grows and succeeds.

Merchandise and brand new blogs up on the website! Have a look: www.bengalley.com

26 days until the release of my new book Pale Kings! Get a free pre-release sneak peek of the first chapter here: http://www.bengalley.com/BenGalley.co...
And also on Kindle and Smashwords!