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Come on out to the Fabled Forest in Georgetown, Kentucky on November 15 to celebrate the release of The Crystal Raven! I'll be there from 11:15 to whenever they throw me out. They're also having a plant and puzzle swap that day as well, so come on out, support your local bookstores, and let's talk books, puzzles, and those green things I can't keep alive!

Exciting news, everyone! On November 15, I'll be at the Fabled Forest in Georgetown, Kentucky with copies of the Crystal Raven I'll be there at 11:15 and stay until they either close the place down or we run out of books. Come on out, say hi, and support your local bookstores!

Hey, everybody, Ben here! Just wanted to give an update on what's been going on. I know I've been quiet on the website and on socials, but there's a fantastic reason for it, I promise! I've been working diligently on the manuscript for the Crystal Raven and I can happily inform you that the manuscript is complete and has been sent to my editor. Once edits are complete and the book is in the best possible place to be released, we'll run a couple of test prints to make sure eve

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My name is Ben Blackwell. I'm 34 years old and I'm from a small town in the heart of Kentucky. Growing up, I always loved sci-fi and...