Category: Audio Projects

Amber Benson to participate in a panel at Hellmouth Con 2025 - This Weekend

6/12/2025

Earlier this week Amber revealed on her official Instagram account that she will be participating in a panel at Hellmouth Con 2025 on Saturday, the 14th of June.

Hellmouth Con is an LA base convention dedicated to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Amber played the much-loved character of Tara Maclay. In recent years Amber has transitioned from acting to writing and has written novels, as well as writing for film and television. She has also written and co-written a number of Buffy related projects including, comic books, short stories and the Audible exclusive audio drama Slayers: A Buffyverse Story.

In this exciting panel Amber will be discussing genre literature, female protagonists and the process of turning a book into an audiobook. She will be joined by friend and fellow author Raven Belasco.

Raven’s name may well be familiar to fans and regular visitors to this site as Amber has narrated the audiobook versions of Blood Ex Libris and Blood Demands the first two books in Raven’s Blood and Ancient Scrolls series. Amber and Raven's panel will take place on Saturday, the 14th of June 3pm-3:55 pm PDT in the auditorium. If you would like more information about Raven's books, click here.

Hellmouth Con is being held at Torrance High School located at 2200 W. Carson St. Torrance, CA 90501. The event is being organised by Fandom Charities Inc a nonprofit organisation that brings fans together and raises money for good causes. For more information and how to buy tickets click the link below.

https://www.fandomcharities.org/hellmouthcon

I wish I could be there in person to watch what I'm sure will be a fascinating panel. I hope everyone who is able to attend has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in anyway with Hellmouth Con or it's organiser’s Fandom Charities Inc. We own nothing all works referred to in this post are the property of the individual copyright holders. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber is one of the narrators for the audiobook version of The Staircase In The Woods.

5/28/2025

As many fans will know, Amber has an ever-growing body of work as a narrator of audiobooks, including the audiobook versions of her own work The Witches of Echo Park (available internationally) and the first three novels in her Calliope Reaper-Jones series (which are only available in the USA).

Amber has narrated several other audiobooks for other authors across a wide range of genres. This time Amber is working as one of three narrators on Chuck Wendig’s brand-new horror novel The Staircase In The Woods. Narrating alongside Amber are Jay Myers and Xe Sands.

The story centres on five friends who swear an oath to protect one another. I've included the official publisher’s summary below. No copyright infringement is intended as this is being provided for informational purposes only.

“Brought to you by Penguin.

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BOOK OF ACCIDENTS COMES THIS NEW MESMERISING HORROR NOVEL
Five high school friends, bonded by an oath to protect each other no matter what.

On a camping trip in the middle of the forest, they find something extraordinary: a mysterious staircase to nowhere.

One friend walks up – but never comes back down.

Now twenty years later, the staircase has reappeared, and the friends return to find the lost boy – and what lies beyond the staircase in the woods…”

The Staircase in the Woods audiobook was released on the 29th of April 2025. It’s available from Audible in the UK (click here) and the USA (click here). Both sites offer the facility to buy the audiobook for a one-off fee for non-members.

Audible also offers a range of packages. In return for a regular monthly fee, a user can download The Staircase in the Woods and access a vast library of audiobooks available on the site. The number of books you can download in the month will depend upon your individual package. For full details, see the respective Audible websites.

The Staircase in the Woods audiobook is also available from AudioBooks.com. Like Audible, they offer a range of different ways to purchase the audiobook. Publishers Penguin has also provided a list of other sellers where you can purchase the audiobook click here.

I'm really looking forward to listening to Amber's latest exciting audio project.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of The Staircase in the Woods in either book or audiobook form. We have no connection to Audible, Audiobooks.com, or any of the sellers listed on Penguin’s official website. All rights belong to Chuck Wendig and the publishers Penguin. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Fans in the UK can now see Amber in Buffy the Vampire Slayer on free streaming service ITVX

4/19/2025

Fans in the UK can now watch Amber Benson as Tara Maclay in Buffy the Vampire Slayer via the free streaming service ITVX.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is now available in the UK, free, on ITV’s streaming service ITVX. Earlier this month all seven seasons were added to ITVX, which is free and supported by adverts. It’s the first time it's been on free-to-air television or free streaming service since 2022 when it was previously available from another UK broadcaster Channel 4.

ITVX can be watched on a range of devices including laptops, tablets, smart phones, smart TVs, games consoles, and more. There is also a premium option available if you wish to watch without adverts. For more information on how to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer see the hyperlink below.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer on ITVX

This will give Amber fans the chance to see her play the iconic and much-loved role of Tara Maclay who made her debut in "Hush" in season 4. Buffy remains much loved by fans even after more than two decades.

Buffy is still attracting new generations of fans even today so with this in mind, if you are a first-time viewer, there will be some spoilers below.

Amber played Tara Maclay for three seasons. Her shy smile, honesty, and loyalty made her a big hit with fans. Amber's dramatic exit from the show in 2002 was extremely controversial, especially among the LGBTQ community, and still provides a big talking point for fans to this day.

Tara & Willow (Alyson Hannigan) were the first long term openly gay couple on a US network television show. Amber played the role of Tara with both honesty and sensitivity, which earned her much deserved praise.

The role had a big impact on her life, and Amber continues to support the LGBTQ community. Amber’s impact on the Buffyverse goes far beyond her role on screen. Amber has co-written Willow and Tara comic books with her friend and fellow author Christopher Golden. Amber has also written her own short story about Claudine who was the Slayer at the time of the French Revolution.

In 2023, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story was released – an Audible Exclusive podcast series. It’s set within the Buffy verse thirteen years after “Chosen”, the final episode of the TV series. Amber co-wrote, co-directed, and reprised her role as Tara Maclay along with several of her co-stars and friends returning to the original roles they played in the TV series.

To find out more information about this brilliant and groundbreaking podcast series please visit our dedicated Slayers: A Buffyverse Story page click the hyperlink. And for more information on Amber's other Buffy related projects visit our Buffy the Vampire Slayer page.

Whether you’re a long-time fan like myself or new to the show and want to watch simply sign up or your existing user login at ITV.com (click the hyperlink)

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV owns nothing Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the property of 20th Century Fox its owners The Walt Disney Company. We have no connection to Broadcaster ITV or its streaming service ITVX. We are not involved in any way with the production of ‘Slayers: A Buffyverse Story’. All rights belong to Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation/The Walt Disney Company, Audible, and Amber Benson & Christopher Golden. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about Amber's work within the Buffyverse and another chance to see her as Tara Maclay in the UK.

Amber Benson has narrated the audiobook version of Osgood As She Gets which is available for pre-order now.

12/31/2024

Happy holidays everyone! I hope you enjoyed a relaxing and peaceful time. I have been busy with work and some other commitments but I’m back with some exciting, Amber-related news.

A few weeks ago, it was revealed that Amber had narrated the audiobook version of Osgood As She Gets, the third novel in author Cooper S. Beckett’s ‘Spectral Inspectors series'.

Osgood As She Gets sees the return of Chicago's favourite ghost hunter Prudence Osgood – who is also the host of The Spectral Inspectors Podcast. Together with her friends Audrey and Zack, they investigate paranormal activity in and around the Windy City and sometimes beyond. Prudence is a complicated antihero who struggles with addiction and pain management due to her disability and a very complicated love life. This intriguing lead character is about to plunge into another supernatural mystery.

A wave of unexplained suicides has hit Chicago, and the Spectral Inspectors investigate whether there is a link to a sinister social media craze known as The Graveyard Game. Could the game itself be responsible for so many unexplained deaths or could it be connected to the mysterious Northside Ripper the police are hunting for? Osgood, Audrey, and Zack are racing against time to find the answers before more lives are lost!

Osgood As She Gets is set to be released on the 15th of January 2025 and is available to pre-order now at the link below.

https://spectralinspector.com/books/osgood-as-she-gets-audiobook/

As if that wasn't exciting enough Cooper has given the chance to listen to the prologue of the audiobook for free via his official YouTube channel and I have embedded the video below – that's over 30 minutes of Amber's excellent narration to enjoy before the audiobook has even been released!

Disclaimer: This audiobook is intended for a mature audience. Discretion is advised as it contains themes some listeners may find upsetting.

Amber has also shared a clip on her official Instagram account along with a video she recorded from the studio where she was narrating the audiobook. Amber discusses what drew her to the project. Amber also confirmed that she will be narrating the audiobook version of the fourth book in the series entitled Osgood as Dead. I will post more details about book four when the release date for the audiobook is confirmed.

I love audiobooks and Amber has an interesting set of characters to work with in this supernatural series. I can't wait to listen.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Osgood As She Gets. All rights belong to Cooper S. Beckett and his publishing partners for both the book and audiobook respectively. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber has narrated the audiobook version of Blood Demands, which is out now

11/20/2024

Last month, the audiobook version of Blood Demands, the second novel in Raven Belasco’s Blood and Ancient Scrolls series, was released.

Amber narrated BLOOD EX LIBRIS, the first book in this exciting series in 2023, and she will once again lead us into this exciting and intriguing supernatural world.

The series centres on Anushka ‘Noosh’ Rosetti, a former librarian who has left the human world behind, but her hopes of an easy introduction into her new life are short-lived, and she soon travels to South America to attempt to rescue an ancient vampire in need of help.

Here is the summary of the book by publishes Immoral Influence Publications. No copyright infringement is intended. This is for informational purposes only.

“Picking up from Blood Ex Libris’s ending in an explosive-ravaged cave in the desert, Blood Demands takes Anushka “Noosh” Rossetti and Sandu (the supposedly-reformed Vlad Dracula) back to Romania, where Noosh assumes she will settle down to her archivist job for the am’r (vampires).

But after the nightmares start, Noosh’s life is disrupted yet again when she realizes that Bagamil, eldest of the am’r, is communicating to them that something has gone very wrong. Despite the dangers to one who is only half-vampire, Noosh insists on accompanying Sandu to travel to Argentina, asking the am’r of South America for clues to finding Bagamil.

Everything points to Tierra del Fuego, where in a cave system filled with booby traps and two opposing sets of enemies, Noosh must discover how to help a poisoned Bagamil to freedom, and when captured, must somehow outlive her enemies in a melee of revenge-thirsty vampires from South America’s colonial past. Despite intriguing allies and a bond with two of the most powerful am’r, Noosh must find her own way to survive in the brutal netherworld of the am'r.”

Author Raven Belasco has spoken of her delight that Amber has returned to narrate the next exciting installment of the series. To find out more about this or publishes Immoral Influence Publications and Punch Audio who are the publishers of the audiobook version, click to read this press release via issuewire.com

Blood Demands is available to purchase via both Audible in the UK and the US (click the hyperlinks) and Audiobooks.com. Check if it's available in your country/territory. Both of these sites have options to purchase audiobooks individually or subscription plans where you can download audiobooks to listen across multiple devices. The amount of books will depend on your membership package. See their platforms for further details.

Blood Demands is also available to buy directly from Author Raven Belasco herself via her official website, ravenbelas.co

I apologise to my fellow fans and Raven for the length of time it took me to publish this post. I've had a particularly busy time at work and commitments, but I genuinely cannot wait to listen to this next exciting adventure for Noosh.

If you would like more information about BLOOD EX LIBRIS, first book in the series click this link to read this post on the site. That article was written before the first audiobook was available for sale so I have included all the links to the first book here click the hyperlinks.

ravenbelas.co, Audible.co.uk, Audible.com and Audiobooks.com

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Blood Demands/BLOOD EX LIBRIS Audiobooks. All rights belong to Raven Belasco, producers Punch Audio, and all other rights holders. We have no connection to issuewire.com, Audible, Audiobooks.com or RavenBelas.co This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Benson will be part of an event at Vroman’s Bookstore in LA Tomorrow

10/4/2024

If you live in or around the Los Angeles area, here's some exciting news for you. Amber will be hosting a conversation with fellow author Kate Stayman-London, and they will be discussing Kate's newly released novel ‘Fang Fiction’.

The novel centres on a New York hotel manager who loves nothing more than spending time lost in the pages of her favourite supernatural romance novel until that world becomes all too real.

Amber recently narrated the audiobook version of Fang Fiction, which was released on October 1st. It is available now via the Audible platform. For more information, you can click here to visit my earlier article to find out more options for adding it to your Audible library.

To celebrate the launch of this exciting new book and audiobook, Amber will host a conversation with the author Kate Stayman-London at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, California, tomorrow (Saturday, October 5th, 2024) between 3 and 4 p.m. PST.

Located at 695 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101-2116.

For more details about this exciting event, click the link below:

https://vromansbookstore.com/event/2024-10-05/kate-stayman-london-conversation-amber-benson-discusses-fang-fiction

I hope everyone who can attend has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Fang Fiction in either paperback or audiobook form. We have no connection to Audible. All rights belong to Kate Stayman-London and Piatkus/Hachette Audio UK. We have no involvement with this event or Vroman’s Bookstore. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

‘Constituent Service - A Third District Story’ audiobook narrated by Amber Benson is available for pre-order now.

9/22/2024

Over the last few months, Amber has certainly been involved in some exciting audio projects, and here is another one to add to that list. As many people will know, she has been involved in writing, acting, and narrating several audio dramas and audiobooks, both her own work and for many other authors as well.

It has been announced that she will narrate the upcoming audio version of the Constituent Service - A Third District Story Novella by John Scalzi, which has been recorded exclusively for Audible.

As many of you will know, Amber has narrated two of John's novels in the past: Lock in and Head On. Set in a futuristic world where John decided not to reveal the gender of his main character, Amber, and friend and fellow actor Wil Wheaton narrated two different versions of both books. In fact, both Amber and Wil were nominated for an Audie Award for their work on Lock In.

Amber is now set to work on John's latest work. The novella Constituent Service is in a world where humans and aliens coexist. I have added the publisher summary below:

"Summary

“The aliens are here ... and they want municipal services!

Ashley Perrin is fresh out of college and starting a job as a community liaison for the Third District–the city’s only sector with more alien residents than humans. Ashley’s barely found where the paper clips are kept when she’s beset with constituent complaints–from too much noise at the Annual Lupidian Celebration Parade to a trip-and-fall chicken to a very particular type of alien hornet that threatens the very city itself.

And if that’s not terrifying enough, Ashley is next up at the office karaoke night.
It's Parks and Recreation meets the Federation of Planets in this fast and funny audio exclusive by Hugo Award winner and Audible bestseller John Scalzi.”

This Audible Exclusive title has been made available to members as part of your Audible Plus membership, which includes a variety of audiobooks, podcasts, and dramas that you can listen to without using an Audible credit or paying an additional fee. In fact, you can pre-order by simply pressing the button to add it to the library. To pre-order customers in the UK click here and customers in the USA click here.

However, I believe I am correct in saying that some things are included in Audible Plus for a limited time only, and some fans will want to keep this in their Audible Library for the long term. Don't worry you can also purchase it using an Audible credit.

Just press the other options button, then option to, purchase with the credit, will appear; this exciting novella will be released on the 3rd of October 2024. I can't wait to jump into this exciting sci-fi world narrated by Amber.

Joe

PS A big thank you to my friend and fellow Amber fan Laragh for the heads up about this really exciting audio project

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Constituent Service A Third District Story. We have no connection to Audible. All rights belong to John Scalzi and Audible Originals LLC. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber has narrated the upcoming audiobook version of BLOOD EX LIBRIS

5/9/2024

A few days ago, it was announced that Amber Benson has narrated the soon-to-be-released audiobook version of BLOOD EX LIBRIS - the first book in the Blood & Ancient Scrolls series by Raven Belasco.

BLOOD EX LIBRIS centres on Anushka ‘Noosh’ Rosetti – a librarian’s typical workday is turned upside down when she meets Vlad Dracula, perhaps the most famous vampire in the world.

The pair embark on a whirlwind romance and Noosh chooses to give up the mortal world. However, she has no time to settle into her new existence as she is plunged into a power struggle for control of vampire society. Dracula's fiercest rival abducts Noosh. Now she must find a way to escape and save herself, and possibly the whole of vampire society too.

Amber talks to issuewire.com about what drew her to the character of Noosh and why it is she wanted to narrate this exciting audiobook. Author Raven Belasco is quick to praise Amber and what she brings to the audiobook.

This is a must-read for any Amber fan and there are also some photos of Amber taken while she was recording the audiobook. For more information click the link below for more details.

https://www.issuewire.com/amber-benson-to-narrate-raven-belascos-first-audiobook-blood-ex-libris-1797876769709038

BLOOD EX LIBRIS Is set to be released on the 26th of May 2024 (World Dracula Day) At the time of writing this article the audiobook is not yet available for pre-order.

I asked author Raven Belasco via Instagram if the audiobook would be available in the UK. Raven was kind enough to reply to say: “We plan to release it on Audible internationally”.

As soon as I have any more information about this, I will post it here in the Latest Amber News Section as soon as possible.

A big thank you to friend and fellow Amber fan Samantha for giving me a heads-up about this exciting audio project. I can't wait to listen!
Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of BLOOD EX LIBRIS Audiobook. All rights belong to Raven Belasco, producers Punch Audio, and all other rights holders. We have no connection to issuewire.com. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

The Audiobook Version Of Tidal Creatures Narrated By Amber Benson Corrected Article

4/13/2024

Last month I posted an article Amber is set to narrate the audiobook version of Tidal Creatures. In the original article, I gave the wrong release date. I incorrectly wrote that the release date was the 6th of April 2024. I was looking at the date from the US Audible website and in America, they write the month first and then the day.

The correct date for the release is, in fact, the 4th of June 2024. I apologise to everyone for my error. Regular visitors to the site will know that I pride myself on providing accurate information about projects Amber is working on. I have fallen short on this occasion and I apologise again for any inconvenience caused.

The good news is this exciting audiobook will soon be released and here is everything you need to know.

Tidal Creatures is the third book in the Alchemical Journeys series which is written by Amber's friend and fellow author, Seanan McGuire. Amber has previously narrated the first two books in the series, ‘Middlegame’ and ‘Seasonal Fears’ and she is once again lending her acting talent and experience as a narrator to lead listeners back into Seanan’s dark fantasy world. A world filled with alchemy and shadowy organisations and in this latest instalment, even the gods themselves are under threat.

Below is the publisher’s summary taken from Audible.co.uk — no copyright infringement is intended; this information is being offered for informational purposes only.

“Every night, a Moon shines down on the Impossible City…

New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire takes us back to the world of the award-winning Alchemical Journeys series in this action-packed follow-up to Middlegame and Seasonal Fears.

All across the world, people look up at the moon and dream of gods. Gods of knowledge and wisdom, gods of tides and longevity. Over time, some of these moon gods incarnated into the human world alongside the other manifest natural concepts. Their job is to cross the sky above the Impossible City—the heart of all creation—to keep it connected to reality.

And someone is killing them.

There are so many of them that it's easy for a few disappearances to slip through the cracks. But they aren't limitless.

In the name of the moon, the lunar divinities must uncover the roots of the plot and thwart the true goal of those behind these attacks—control of the Impossible City itself.”

Tidal Creatures will be released later this year on the 4th of June 2024 but it is available for pre-order here in the UK (click here) in the USA (click here) Canada (click here) and Australia (click here).

Audible also offers a range of packages where in return for a regular monthly fee a user is entitled to download Tidal Creatures as well as access to a vast library of audiobooks also available on the site. The number of books you can download in the month will depend upon your individual package, for full details see the respective Audible websites.

Audible also offers non-members the opportunity to purchase Tidal Creatures and any other of its audiobooks or other audio productions for a one-off fee. This fee will vary depending on the title. See individual Audible websites for details.

There is no sample of the audiobook to listen to at the moment. In my experience, Audible usually does not make it available until the audiobook release date. When and if this changes or I get any more information about it I will of course post it here as soon as I can.

I'm thrilled that Amber will be narrating the next exciting instalment of this series and can't wait to listen.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Tidal Creatures audiobook. All rights belong to Seanan McGuire, Macmillan Audio, Audible, and any other copyright holder. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Benson Guests in an Episode of the ‘Son of a Binge’ Podcast

3/24/2024

Hello everyone,

As regular visitors to the site will know this section is usually reserved for the latest Amber news. However, as with my previous post, I’m catching up on some great content from late last year.

Why you ask? Well, when ‘Slayers: A Buffyverse Story’ was released in October 2023 (for more information visit our brand-new dedicated Slayer page – just click on the hyperlink) Amber did a number of interviews about this exciting project and due to work commitments and my personal circumstances at the time, I was having a hard time keeping up with all the excellent content.

One of the reasons I built this site was to be a resource for fellow fans. A place to find out more and provide links to the content that is still available for you to access and enjoy. I recently took a holiday from work, so I decided it was time to catch up! Now on to the post itself:

In December 2023 Amber was the guest on the ‘Son of a Binge’ podcast hosted by Reshma Gopaldas. Each month she invites guests to talk about their latest project as well as what shows they are currently bingeing.

Reshma begins by asking Amber how ‘Slayers: A Buffyverse Story’ came about and what it was like to be back in the world of the Buffyverse.

Amber also gives us the lowdown on what she likes best about her fellow cast members; working in the multi-verse and what the situation is for some of the characters when we first meet them, as well as the challenges and practicalities of recording under COVID-19 restrictions.

The cast is full of returning Buffy stars, but we are also introduced to a new Slayer, Indira Nunnally played by Laya DeLeon Hays. Amber talks about the role Laya plays and how she is key to the story.

Tara Maclay, the character Amber played in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series, was killed off in controversial circumstances in 2002. Amber discusses what it was like returning to play a character that both she and the audience love so much. As part of the Slayers story takes place in an alternative reality, Amber discusses the situation this version of Tara finds herself in. Also, why it was so important to Amber to keep all of Tara’s core values from the TV version – specifically her goodness, kindness, and empathy still being present.

Reshma also invites Amber to play a game of Stake, Marry, Kill. Just a heads-up: stake doesn't mean what it usually does. These are just some of the things they discuss in this entertaining podcast.

To listen to ‘Son of a Binge’, click the link below. Please note the conversation/interview contains discussion of mature themes discretion is advised for younger listeners.

https://sonofabinge.buzzsprout.com/1954932/14171963-amber-benson-slayers-buffy-the-vampire-slayer

It's also important to note that this podcast was recorded during the strike held by the members of SAG-AFTRA and The Writer’s Guild of America which meant that Amber couldn't directly reference the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show at the time.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable listen and it's a must for Amber fans. Sorry about the delay.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in anywhere with the production of the Son of a Binge Podcast. All rights belong to Reshma Gopaldas and any other copyright holders. We own nothing including all of the content mentioned within. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.