Category: Books

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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Amber Has Written A Brand-New Short Story As Part of Hex Life To Be Released In 2019

12/31/2018

Just before Christmas Amber confirmed via her official Twitter account that she’d written a brand new short story to be part of Hex Life which promises "New Tales of Wicked Witchery" coming in 2019. Hex Life will be edited by Christopher Golden, Amber's long-time friend and writing partner and Rachel Autumn Deering. Amber will also be joined by fellow authors:

Kelley Armstrong
Rachel Caine
Theodora Goss
Sherilyn Kenyon
and more

At the moment I haven't been able to find many details about Hex Life which is published by Titan Books. Below is the cover art that Christopher included in his tweet, click here for a link to see his original post.

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

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the publication of Hex Life all rights belong to the authors involved and Titan Books. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an upcoming short story written by Amber Benson.

Amber Interviewed on The Latest Episode of The Butterfly Show

10/4/2018

Amber was interviewed along with Daron Nefcy, Dominic Bisignano on the latest episode of The Butterfly Show, a web-based series dedicated to the popular Disney cartoon Star vs The Forces of Evil.

Star vs. The Forces of Evil centers on Star Butterfly who’s from a far off dimension. To keep her safe Star’s parents send her to earth disguised as an exchange student. Where she befriends Marco and together the two of them try to survive school and keep Star’s magic safe.

In 2017 Amber wrote Star and Marco’s Guide to Mastering Every Dimension the first original book to be based on the cartoon series. The Magic Book of Spells includes every spell featured in the show.

The story of Mewni, as told by thirteen queens as well as secrets and magic from Star Butterfly herself. Amber again teamed up with series creator/writer Daron Nefcy and supervising producer/writer Dominic Bisignano. This is the second original book to be based on the popular Disney cartoon Star vs. The Forces of Evil.

The Butterfly Show host Blood Moon Bobby, interviews Amber, Daron and Dominic at a recent signing event to celebrate the release of The Magic Book of Spells. This was held at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra California on Saturday, 29th of September 2018.

This is a fun interview and a must watch for fans of Amber and Star Butterfly too of course.

I've embedded the interview below:

Thank you to my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for sending this my way.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of The Butterfly Show web series or the Star vs The Forces of Evil cartoon series. Also Star and Marco’s Guide to Mastering Every Dimension or The Magic Book of Spells, we own nothing. This post is for information purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting web series with an appearance by Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend A Signing Event for Her New Children’s Book Star vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells at Gallery Nucleus in California This Month.

9/11/2018

These are exciting times for Amber fans particularly if you live in or can travel to California as it's been revealed Amber will be attending a third signing event to celebrate the release of her brand-new children's book Star vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells which is released today.

This is the second original book to be based on the popular Disney cartoon Star vs. The Forces of Evil.

Star vs. The Forces of Evil centers on Star Butterfly who’s from a far off dimension. To keep her safe Star’s parents send her to earth disguised as an exchange student. Where she befriends Marco and together the two of them try to survive school and keep Star’s magic safe.

In 2017 Amber wrote Star and Marco’s Guide to Mastering Every Dimension! The first original book to be based on the cartoon series. The Magic Book of Spells includes every spell featured in the show. The story of Mewni, as told by thirteen queens as well as secrets and magic from Star Butterfly herself. Amber will once again team up with series creator/writer Daron Nefcy, supervising producer/writer Dominic Bisignano and they are also joined by illustrator Devin Taylor.

The signing will take place at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra California on Saturday, 29th of September 2018 from 2 PM onwards.

Gallery Nucleus is located at: 210 East Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

Amber will be joined at the signing by Star vs. The Forces of Evil creator Daron Nefcy and show writer Dominic Bisignano. For more information about the signing event and/or to preorder your own signed copy of the book click the link below:

https://www.gallerynucleus.com/690/event/

Information about tickets for this event will be released shortly and will do our very best to update you with this information here in the latest Amber News Section and on our social media feeds.

Once again I’d like to thank my friend Katie for the heads up about this event and Amber herself tweeted about the event via her official account earlier today which is always a thrill for fans myself included. I hope everyone who is able to attend the signing has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or publication of Star vs. the Forces of Evil The Book of Spells We are not involved in any way with the signing event or Gallery Nucleus. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting book and appearance by Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend A Special Event To Celebrate The Release of Star vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells at Barnes & Noble in LA This Month.

9/4/2018

If you live in the LA area here is some exciting news, Amber will be attending a special signing event to celebrate the release of her new children's book Star vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells at Barnes & Noble The Grove LA.

This is the second original book to be based on the popular Disney cartoon Star vs. The Forces of Evil.

Star vs. The Forces of Evil centers on Star Butterfly who’s from a far off dimension. To keep her safe Star’s parents send her to earth disguised as an exchange student. Where she befriends Marco and together the two of them try to survive school and keep Star’s magic safe.

In 2017 Amber wrote Star and Marco’s Guide to Mastering Every Dimension! The first original book to be based on the cartoon series. The Magic Book of Spells includes every spell featured in the show and the story of Mewni, as told by thirteen queens as well as secrets and magic from Star Butterfly herself. Amber will once again team up with series creator/writer Daron Nefcy, supervising producer/writer Dominic Bisignano and they are also joined by illustrator Devin Taylor.

The event will take place on Saturday, 16thof September from 4 PM to 7 PM PTD at Barnes and Noble, the Grove. The store is located at: 189 The Grove Dr, Ste K 30, Los Angeles, California 90036

Amber will be joined at the signing by Star vs. The Forces of Evil creator Daron Nefcy and show writer Dominic Bisignano. They will discuss the book and Amber will be giving reading and signing copies for fans afterwards. For more information about the signing event click the link below to the store's official Facebook page for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/events/756019164730079/

Thank you once again to my friend Katie for the heads up on this exciting event. I hope everyone who is able to attend has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or publication of Star vs. the Forces of Evil The Book of Spells We are not involved in any way with the signing event or Barnes & Noble, The Grove bookstore. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting book and appearance by Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend A Signing Event For Star vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells At Dark Delicacies This September

8/21/2018

Hot on the heels of the exciting news about the release of Amber's upcoming children's book.Star vs. The Forces of Evil:The Magic Book of Spells Dark Delicacies bookstore in Burbank California announced that Amber will be attending a special signing event in September.

The event will celebrate the release of Amber's brand-new children's book Star vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells. The second original book to be based on the popular Disney cartoon Star vs The Forces of Evil. Fans will have the chance to meet Amber and get their hands on a signed copy of her latest book.

In 2017 Amber wrote Star and Marco’s Guide to Mastering Every Dimension! The first original book to be based on the cartoon series. Follow up The Magic Book of Spells includes every spell featured in the show, the story of Mewni, as told by thirteen queens as well as secrets and magic from Star Butterfly herself. Amber will once again team up with series creator/writer Daron Nefcy, supervising producer/writer Dominic Bisignano and they are also joined by illustrator Devin Taylor.

The signing event will take place from 4 PM onwards on Saturday the 22nd of September 2018 at Dark Delicacies bookstore.

3512 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505

For more information click the link below:

https://www.darkdel.com/store/p1225/Sat%2C_Sep_22nd_4_pm%3A_Star_vs_the_Forces_of_Evil_The_Book_of_Spells.html

Even if like me you can't attend the signing in person fear not you can still get your hands on a signed copy ordering via Dark Delicacies website using the link above. They will ship cross the US and to the UK. I'm not sure about postage to other countries my advice would be to email them and ask. I have ordered many books and DVDs from them in the past and I’ve always received friendly, helpful service.

I'd like to thank my friend Katie for sending news of the signing my way so I could post it here. I hope everyone who is able to attend the signing has a fantastic time.
Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or publication of Star vs. the Forces of Evil: The Book of Spells We are not involved in any way with the signing event or Dark Delicacies bookstore. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting book and appearance by Amber Benson.