Well… 

• I published Underleveled as part of the Inkfort Publishing Derby.
• I published Let Sleeping Gods Lie, The Chronicles of Corbin Pierce: Book One.
• I published the audiobook for Dueling Shoulder Angels, The Devil You Know: Book Two.

But I also did a lot of writing!

• I finished writing My Brother’s Keeper, and those ARCs are now officially open!
• A Little Death Among Friends, The Devil You Know: Book Four is 100% draft complete.
• Every God Has Its Day, The Chronicles of Corbin Pierce: Book Two is probably 40% complete. 
• I started recording the audiobook for Too Many Gods in the Kitchen, The Devil You Know: Book Three.

All in all, I wrote over 250,000 new words this year. If you count edits, I got a hamilwordy in (half-million-words) at over 500,000 words. It feels insane to lay it out like that, if I’m honest. Thank you for being on this journey with me, and I’m looking forward to seeing what I create in 2026!

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My Newest Release!

Super Sekrit Project!

Current Projects

A Little Death Among Friends – The Devil You Know, Book 4

Friends, it’s almost done. It’ll be the last book of The Devil You Know’s main story. I’m sitting on 83k right now and writing the climax, soon to ramp down to the epilogue and author’s notes. I hope you like it, it’s got a lot of meaning for me.

My Brother’s Keeper

I’ve got another novel ready for ARCs in the near future called My Brother’s Keeper. It’s a magic system entirely based on Jewish magic and mysticism, and I can’t wait to put it in my readers’ grubby little hands. ARC readers, stay tuned!

Too Many Gods in the Kitchen – Audiobook

Kat and I are going to start ramping up production for the third audiobook this month! I’ve got a surprise for folks as well, and if you’ve read book 3 then you know this announcement is missing something. Soon to be revealed!

This is Ben, signing off

That’s it for now! But I think that’s enough. I’m sure I’m forgetting something, but I’ll make up for it next time.

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My Boss is the Devil, narrated by yours truly, is now available on Audible and Apple Books! Go check it out!

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DLR6Q274/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-419879&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_419879_rh_us

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Release date is October 15th!

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Too Many Gods in the Kitchen!

Too Many Gods in the Kitchen, Book 3 of The Devil You Know is out with Advanced Readers!

If you’ve ever wanted access to books before they’re available to the public, consider signing up to be on my ARC team! In exchange for an honest review you receive an early copy and agree to post a review on launch day.

What else is happening?

I’m currently hard at work writing my next book, and I’m about 50% of the way through the first draft. It’s a different world (though still an alternate version of New Haven, CT) with a new cast of characters, and different problems.

The audiobook of My Boss is the Devil, Book 1 of The Devil You Know, is in production! It’s as-read by the author, and I’m making my way through post production edits and mastering. I hope to have the first out by the end of October.

Local event!

I’ll be appearing at the Artworks Westfield Artoberfest, September 28, 2024, with fellow Caffeinated Terrier Press author Tal Good! Come see us!

That’s it for now, but keep in touch if you have any questions about me, my books, or anything else!

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Dueling Shoulder Angels, The Devil You Know: Book 2, is now available in all formats (eBook, Kindle Unlimited, Paperback, and Hardcover)!

Selling his soul to the Devil was the best decision that Nick ever made, but he gets an unexpected offer to moonlight for the “good guys” while keeping his deal with Lucifer. He runs headlong into trouble, which is on-brand for our former barista. Can Nick save himself, or will Amy need to make an ally of a former foe to save him from a fate worse than decaf?

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Dueling Shoulder Angels is still slated for release on June 28th! I just did a cover reveal (a week early for my Newsletter subscribers) and it is gorgeous!

My advanced readers are busy getting through the second book, and so far the reviews I’ve seen are great! I may be opening pre-orders the week before, because I’m participating in another Stuff Your Kindle Event! This one is the Fantasy edition, so stay tuned for links and announcements!

I’m also hard at work on Book 3! I’m currently at 70k words (the first two were ~75k) so it’s the home stretch. I’m wrapping up the current series, so it’s probably going to run a little longer than the first two.

I can’t wait for these three books to be done! It’s been a blast, but I’ve already got other concepts brewing.

Until next time, keep reading!

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We’re moving closer to the launch of Dueling Shoulder Angels: Book Two of The Devil You Know! The official launch date is currently set at June 28th.

Be ready for some cover reveals and pre-orders starting June 1st.

If you’re interested in reading and reviewing the first book, then participating as an Advanced Reviewer please sign up at ARC Reader Signup

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