Category: Books

Amber Is The Special Guest On A Panel At YALL Write Online Festival On Saturday, 14 November.

11/13/2020

There was exciting news yesterday for Amber fans when it was revealed that she is to be the special guest on a panel at YALL Write festival on Saturday, 14 November.

YALL Write is a craft themed festival aimed at writers, illustrators and storytellers. This year it is entirely online because of the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic.

Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl, Danielle Paige, Kass Morgan will be joined by Amber who is the special guest on a panel called From Buffy To The Ravens & Casters: Writing Witchy

This exciting hour-long panel will take place at 2 PM Eastern Time, I believe I'm correct in saying that is 7 PM BST for fans in the UK like myself. This panel will take place via live stream on YALL Write’s official Instagram page for free. Just search for @yallfest. For more information click the link below to visit the individual webpage for this panel.

https://www.yallwrite.org/special-events-test/from-buffy-to-the-ravens-amp-casters-writing-witchy-on-igtv click here to visit the main site.

I'm really looking forward to this, a big thank you to my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie, who give me a heads up about this exciting event.

Joe

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Amber Benson To Co-Host Once Upon A Halloween Night Online Event On Wednesday 21st Of October

10/18/2020

Earlier this week Amber revealed that she and her friend and fellow author Christopher Golden will co-host Once Upon A Halloween Night online writing event on Wednesday.

As many fans will know Amber and Christopher have been friends and collaborators for a number of years, they co wrote Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow and Tara: "Wilderness” and “Wannablessedbe” The pair also created Ghosts of Albion online series for the BBC and Lights Out radio drama again for the BBC. Click on the hyperlinks to find out more information about all of these.

This time around Amber and Christopher link up to bring you some Halloween fun in Once Upon A Halloween Night. They will also be joined by fellow authors:

Jonathan Maberry
Jessica Guess
Clay McLeod Chapman
Craig Laurance Gidney

In this one-hour round-robin writing event the authors will create a brand-new scary story, with each person writing one paragraph at a time. The great news for fans is that this event is free and will be shown live online via Crowd Cast.

Once Upon A Halloween Night will take place on Wednesday, 21 October at 10:30 PM BST in the UK which I believe is 5:30 PM EDT in the USA. Although I would advise US fans to doublecheck the time depending on where you are in the states.

To find out more and/or to watch this exciting event live click the link below and press the green "Save My Spot!" button and enter your email to register for free. This event is being presented by St Martin's Press.

https://www.crowdcast.io/e/once-upon-halloween/register?utm_campaign=author&utm_source=social&utm_medium=social-post

I'm really looking forward to this exciting event and I apologise for not being able to get this update online a little sooner.

Joe

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Amber Is The Special Guest On A Brand-New Episode Of Slayerfest ‘98 Podcast

10/8/2020

Here is my second exciting update of the day. Recently Amber was the special guest on a brand-new episode of the Slayerfest ‘98 podcast and she shared a post on her official Twitter account yesterday to let fans know how they could listen.

Amber has been a guest on the podcast before and this time she is joined by hosts Ian Carlos Crawford, Dana Piccoli, and LaToya Ferguson. In this episode they discuss Buffy of course and a whole lot more.

Amber describes her very first day working on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and encountering The Gentleman as she made her debut in the iconic Hush episode in Season 4. Her relationship with fans and why it's so important to her to have a genuine connection with them is something she misses due to the cancellation of conventions due to COVID - 19. The group talk about fashion on Buffy and the famous dress Amber wore in Once More With Feeling.

Amber talks openly and honestly about Tara’s exit and gives what in my opinion is a very fair and balanced view of the situation as she saw it. While not shying away from the fact mistakes were made and this storyline could and should have been done differently. She also touches upon why she opted not to return in Season 7.

It's not only Buffy that is discussed however as Amber talks about her ambition to be a show runner and spending her time in lockdown working on the pilot episode of The Witches of Echo Park TV series which will be based on her Echo Park Coven Trilogy of novels. She describes the challenge of adapting something from page to screen and also reveals a few snippets of information that I don't think fans have heard before which is very exciting. The Witches of Echo Park pilot is not the only thing Amber has been working on as she talks about writing A Murder To Remember, a movie based on a true crime story which had its premiere earlier this year on Lifetime in the USA.

The Slayerfest ‘98 podcast is available to listen and download from:

PodBeen

Apple Podcasts

Spotify (click on the hyperlinks)

Amber talks about a range of subjects honestly with compassion and fairness. This is why I personally admire Amber so much, not just for her talent for creating things and bringing characters to life but for being the genuine, kind and intelligent person she is. There are some serious topics tackled in this podcast but there are also some really funny moments. For all these reasons I’ve outlined above if you get a chance please give this podcast a listen.

Joe

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Another Chance to See Sarah Kuhn’s Haunted Heroine Online Launch Event Featuring Guests, Amber Benson and Seanan Maguire

7/12/2020

On Thursday, the 9th of July author Sarah Kuhn celebrated the release of Haunted Heroin, the fourth book in her Heroine Complex series. The Bodice Ripper LA Bookstore held a special online launch event and Sarah invited her friends and fellow authors Amber Benson and Seanan Maguire to join her.

Together they discuss their work, including what it's like to write for a long-running series of books and a whole lot more including the ‘Murder Attic.’ They also take the time to answer questions from viewers and offer advice too.

The good news is if you didn't get a chance to see it live or just want to enjoy it all over again, the whole event is still available to view via The Bodice Ripper LA Bookstore's Official Facebook page by clicking the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/therippedbodiceLA/videos/2667673783552092/

This is an entertaining but also very informative video as three talented authors and friends offer their insight into writing and of course celebrate the launch of Haunted Heroine.

To find out more about Sarah's Heroine Complex Series click here.

I hope everyone who watches the launch event enjoys it as much as I did. It's a must see for Amber fans.

Joe

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Amber To Attend An Online Book Launch Event With Friends Sarah Kuhn & Seanan Mcguire on Thursday the 9th of July

7/6/2020

Author Sarah Kuhn is celebrating the release of her brand-new book Haunted Heroine, the fourth book in her Heroine Complex series. This will be with an online launch event hosted by bookstore The Bodice Ripper LA. She has invited her friends and fellow authors Seanan McGuire and Amber Benson to join her.

This event will be held online via The Bodice Ripper LA’s official Facebook page and attendees will be able to ask questions and watch all three authors in discussion. It will take place from 5 PM PST on Thursday the 9th of July, which is 1 AM on Friday the 10th of July UK time and is free to attend.

The Bodice Ripper LA is also offering attendees a 15% discount on a future purchase. To find out more about this exciting event and complete an online RSVP click here. To attend the event itself click on www.facebook.com/therippedbodiceLA

To find out more about Sarah and her fantastic Heroin Complex series check out her website by clicking here. I hope everyone who is virtually going to the launch event has a fantastic time.

Joe

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Amber Benson To Feature In The Upcoming Documentary All Hail The Popcorn King

7/6/2020

Earlier this week, Amber tweeted her excitement as it was revealed she will feature in the upcoming documentary All Hail The Popcorn King. This brand-new documentary will look at the life and work of acclaimed author Joe R. Lansdale, who has written an incredible 50 novels and 500 short stories.

Directed by Hansi Oppenheimer the documentary will feature interviews with Joe himself and brand-new interviews with top authors including Amber Benson. I’ve embedded the official trailer below.

There's been no official release date announced as yet but I will do my very best to keep you updated. To find out more about the documentary click here.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Amber's interview and learning more about Joe R. Lansdale.

Joe

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Amber was the Special Guest on The Debut Episode of The Femme Fatale Podcast

7/4/2020

A few days ago, the debut episode of The Femme Fatale Podcast was released. Amber was the special guest for the first in a brand-new series brought to you by the team behind The Femme Fatale Film Festival.

The Femme Fatale Film Festival was established three years ago with the aim of giving young female-identifying filmmakers the chance for their voices to be heard and to have their work shown on the big screen, to find out more click here.

The brand-new podcast will feature a series of interviews with female-identifying guests to talk about their careers in the entertainment industry. Amber was delighted to be the guest for the first ever episode which was hosted by Femme Fatale Film Festival founder and director Astrid Mohr.

Amber discusses her career in the entertainment industry having worked as an actress, producer, director, a successful novelist and now a writer for television. Together they discuss experiences of film festivals, Amber has experienced them as an actor and director as well as a film festival programmer herself. Amber reveals some of the positive and negative things she has experienced as a woman in the industry. She also talks about the key themes she likes to explore when writing and a whole lot more. This is a fascinating interview and a must listen for any Amber fan.

To listen to this episode of The Femme Fatale Podcast simply click the link below.

https://femmefatalefilmfestival.podbean.com/e/episode-1-amber-benson/

The podcast is also available to listen to and download via the Podbean app available for iOS and Android devices from their respective app stores. It's now also available via Apple podcasts. There is also a free transcript of the podcast available, to access it click here. As a disabled person myself I think it's fantastic that the podcast is available in another format and it’s not something I've ever seen before so well done to Astrid and her team.

I'm sorry I wasn't able to get this update online sooner it's been a busy few days for me, but I hope everyone enjoys this interesting and very enjoyable interview.

Joe

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Amber Supporting A Charity Auction In Aid Of Black Lives Matter

6/8/2020

Amber fan The SciFiBard is participating in Comic Writers Challenge in raising money for Black Lives Matter by auctioning her own personal copy of Ghosts of Albion: Astray as well as a signed photo of Amber herself.

Ghosts of Albion series set in the 1880s was created and written by Amber Benson and Christopher Golden. It centres on the lives of William and Tamara Swift, siblings who protect Albion (the old English name for England). Astray novella sees William and Tamara as they travel to investigate a strange phenomena that is affecting the children in a small village. To find out more about Ghosts of Albion click the hyperlink to visit our dedicated page.

The book itself is a numbered limited edition hardback copy that has been signed by both Amber Benson and Christopher Golden.

Amber added her own support by offering a personalised video message from her to the winner of the auction. To see Amber's tweet click here

The auction is taking place on Twitter via The SciFiBard account simply place your bid as a reply to her original tweet. The auction will close at 11:59 PM on 10 June BST

To find out more and/or to place a bid click the link to the Twitter thread below:

https://twitter.com/TheSciFiBard/status/1269792045431914502

This is a fantastic cause and it was very generous of The SciFiBard to offer her own rare collectable book co-written by Amber. It's also fantastic and generous of Amber offering the winner their own video message.

A great cause and I just wanted to wish everyone who is bidding good luck!

Joe

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Amber Will Be Appearing Alongside Seanan Maguire In A Special Event At Mysterious Galaxy Book Store Next Month

4/11/2019

Amber confirmed early this morning (UK time) that she will be appearing in a special event alongside her friend and fellow author Seanan Maguire. The event is being held to celebrate the release of Seanan Maguire’s upcoming novel The Middlegame at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore in San Diego.

Seanan and Amber will be appearing together and talking to fans. This is a ticketed event and does include a copy of The Middlegame.

Amber recently confirmed via a video on her official Twitter account that she has narrated the audiobook version of the Middlegame. I will be posting details about this soon as I have more information. To see Amber's video and tweet about the event as well as Seanan’s own tweet click the hyperlinks.

The signing event will take place from 7 PM at Mysterious Galaxy’s San Diego Bookstore: 5943 Balboa Ave Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92111. For more information click here and for contact information click here.

I hope everyone who is able to attend this event has a fantastic time.

Joe

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Hex Life Featuring A Brand-New Short Story By Amber Benson Is Now Available For Pre-order Now

2/26/2019

As regular visitors to AmberBenson.TV may know just before Christmas Amber confirmed via her official Twitter account that she had written a brand-new short story to be included in Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery. This brand-new collection features 18 all-new short stories from today's most popular female authors.

At the moment Amber hasn't released any details about her story but Hex Life itself has now been listed for pre-order on both Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com. Click the hyperlinks for details. When I have more information about other stockists I will post an update either here or on our Facebook or Twitter feeds. Hex Life is set to be released on the 1stof October 2019.

Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery is edited by Christopher Golden, Amber's long-time friend and writing partner and Rachel Autumn Deering. Amber’s story will feature alongside work by fellow authors:

Kelley Armstrong
Rachel Caine
Theodora Goss
Sherilyn Kenyon
Jennifer McMahon
and more

Hex Life is being published by Titan Books, below is the brand-new cover art for the book:

I'm really looking forward to seeing what Amber has in store for us in this brand-new tale and as soon as I have any more information I’ll post it here in the latest Amber news section.

Joe

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