Category: Calliope Reaper Jones

Amber Was The Special Guest on a Recent Episode of Turn The Page Podcast

3/17/2021

A few days ago, I was excited to learn that Amber had recently been the special guest of the Turn The Page Podcast. This isn't a podcast I was familiar with and I was intrigued to learn that it is in fact the official podcast of The Syosset Public Library in Nassau County, New York USA. Their team of librarians host and produce the podcast and discuss all things literary including talking to special guests.

As well as being an author herself Amber has a passion for books so her appearance on Turn The Page was a perfect fit for her. Amber talks about how she began her career as a writer before discussing her own works including, Ghosts of Albion, The Calliope Reaper-Jones Series and The Witches of Echo Park Trilogy.

Amber recalls how her career has an actor influences her writing and how she uses her training to narrate audiobooks for a series of top authors as well as her own work. We get a mysterious hint or two as Amber reveals she's working on a top-secret project and there’s lots more interesting discussion too.

To listen to the podcast in full and for free just click the link below:

http://turnthepage.blubrry.net/2021/02/25/turn-the-page-episode-130a/

I really enjoyed this interesting podcast, it's definitely a must listen for any Amber fan. Thank you to friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for letting me know about this podcast.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the Turn The Page Podcast. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Benson To Narrate Attack Surface Audiobook

9/11/2020

In recent years Amber has used her acting talents to narrate a number of audiobooks in a range of different genres. From sci-fi, romance and mystery and more for a number of top authors, not to mention narrating her own work. The Witches of Echo Park and the first three books in her Calliope Reaper-Jones series, Death’s Daughter, Cat’s Claw and Serpent’s Storm. Unfortunately the Calliope Reaper-Jones audiobooks are only available to listeners in the USA. Amber uses her vocal ability to bring the words off the page and add another dimension to some incredible stories.

A few weeks ago, I learned that Amber was set to narrate Attack Surface, the third novel in author Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother Series. I shared that early information on Amber Benson.TV twitter feed. This is the second time Amber has worked with Cory, she was among the voice talent that worked on his Walk Away audiobook in 2017. Cory said he had an exciting plans for fans to pre-order the Attack Surface audiobook. Late on Wednesday evening I learnt that Cory had put his plan into action and launched a Kickstarter campaign, but I'll come back to that later. Here’s a bit more about the Attack Surface book itself.

Masha Maximow is a cyber security specialist working for a global company making a very good living helping nations monitor activists and dissidents. She is conflicted about her work and occasionally uses her skills to help activists go undetected without letting her bosses know of course. Masha may soon have to decide where her loyalties lie once and for all. Attack surface is a stand-alone novel set within the Little Brother Series.

This is a Kickstarter campaign with a difference, in that Attack Surface audiobook has already been recorded. The aim of the campaign is as I said earlier to allow fans to pre-order it but also to highlight the current copyright arrangements surrounding the majority of audiobooks. Cory can explain this issue much better than I can so rather than try and paraphrase his words click on the link to the Kickstarter page which I will provide below to find out more.

The complete Attack Surface audiobook narrated by Amber can be yours for just $15 on digital files that you can keep and listen to forever. There are lots of other perks as well including e-books of Little Brother, Homeland and Attack Surface as well as their audiobook versions too. Little Brother is narrated by Kirby Heyborne and Homeland by Wil Wheaton as well as Attack Surface and much more too.

To find out more about the Kickstarter campaign including a free sample where you can listen to the first chapter of Attack Surface that’s 2 hours and 44 minutes, simply scroll down the page and click the link.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/doctorow/attack-surface-audiobook-for-the-third-little-brother-book

I'm really looking forward to listening to Amber narrate this exciting audiobook project.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or the production of the Attack Surface audiobook. All rights belong to Cory Doctorow and his publishing partners. All views expressed on the Kickstarter page are solely that of Cory Doctorow himself. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design Written By Amber Benson will have its UK Premiere on Friday, 7 August on Channel 5

8/1/2020

After years of working as a successful novelist on her Calliope Reaper-Jones series, The Echo Park Coven Trilogy and co-authoring The Ghosts of Albion series with Christopher Golden, Amber is developing a growing body of work as a writer for television.

She researched and wrote the scripts for Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer and Terror in The Woods for the Lifetime network describing the events surrounding two real-life tragic murder cases. In fact, Amber is adding to her work for the Lifetime Network once again with A Murder To Remember adapting crime author Ann Rule’s book Empty Promises for the screen. Fans in the USA will have the opportunity to see its premiere on Sunday 2 of August 8PM ET on Lifetime.

In 2019 she got the chance to pen two fictional murder mysteries for the small screen first she wrote the teleplay for Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind. Then quickly followed this up by writing Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design the second time Amber has written for this popular series both of which aired on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel in the USA.

The Morning Show Mysteries series centers on Billie Blessings (Holly Robinson Peete) a successful restaurateur who also hosts the cooking segment on Wake Up West Coast, a popular TV show. Billie was once suspected of murder but after clearing her name with the help of Detective Ian Jackson (Rick Fox) the two remained friends and are growing even closer as they find themselves at the heart of another mystery.

In Death By Design Billie’s best friend Marian is hired to redecorate the Wake Up West Coast studio. The decorating comes to a sudden and shocking halt when Marian’s twin sister is found murdered. So naturally Billie and Ian are hot on the trail of the killer.

The exciting news for Amber fans in the UK is that Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design will have it’s UK Premiere on Friday, 7 August at 2:15 PM on Channel 5 and at 3:15 PM on Channel 5+1. Coming hot on heels of Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind which had it’s UK premiere just a few days ago.

There are different channel numbers depending on which digital TV platform you use I would check on-screen guides and any local channel listings for the correct channel numbers. Unfortunately, A Murder in Mind was not available on demand via the Channel 5 website and I don't anticipate that Death By Design will be either but I will check and post an update if it is available.

Just as with A Murder in Mind there isn't much information on the Channel 5 website about Death By Design click here to view the listing. I've also embedded the US trailer below so you can get a taste of the movie.

I'm thrilled that UK fans will now have the chance to see and enjoy Amber's words in what promises to be another exciting mystery.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design. We have no connection to Hallmark or Channel 5. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie written by Amber Benson.

A Murder To Remember Written By Amber Benson Premiering In The USA On 2 August On Lifetime.

7/31/2020

A few days ago, Amber announced via her official Twitter account that she has written A Murder To Remember, a brand-new movie for Lifetime Network. A Murder To Remember is inspired by real events and based upon true crime author Ann Rule’s book, Empty Promises.

The movie tells the story of a young couple celebrating their first wedding anniversary by going on a camping trip. When events take a deadly turn, a young woman accepts an offer of help from another camper but will it be a decision she lives to regret.

After years of working as a successful novelist on her Calliope Reaper-Jones series, The Echo Park Coven Trilogy and co-authoring The Ghosts of Albion series with Christopher Golden, Amber is developing a growing body of work as a writer for television.

A Murder To Remember is the third movie Amber has written for The Lifetime Network following on from 2017's Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer and 2018’s Terror in The Woods both detailing two tragic real-life murder cases. Last year Amber returned to fiction writing with A Murder In Mind and Death By Design both part of the popular Morning Show Mysteries series for Hallmark.

A Murder To Remember will be the directorial debut of Robin Givens and when Amber posted the news on her own Twitter feed she was quick to praise Robin and congratulate her on her success before modestly adding that she'd written the movie. Click here to see Amber's original tweet and you can see a video of Robin discussing the movie.

A Murder To Remember will have its US premiere on Sunday the 2nd of August at 8 PM ET. Unfortunately The Lifetime USA website is not accessible to anyone outside of the US and when I tried to access it, it defaults to the UK website which doesn't have any information on the movie at the moment. I can't post the link but it should be available to anyone in the US via a search engine.

If like me, you live in the UK I have found articles on variety.com and meaww.com where you can find out more information about A Murder To Remember. Click the link below to see the trailer:

https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/721567791959468/

I’d like to wish Amber every success with the movie and I hope fans in the UK will have the opportunity to see it in the future. I hope everyone who gets to see A Murder To Remember enjoys it.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of A Murder To Remember. All rights belong to Amber Benson, Ann Rule and The Lifetime Network. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie written by Amber Benson.

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind Written By Amber Benson will have its UK Premiere on Friday, 24 July on Channel 5

7/18/2020

After years of working as a successful novelist on her Calliope Reaper-Jones series and The Echo Park Coven Trilogy and co-authoring The Ghosts of Albion series with Christopher Golden, Amber is developing a growing body of work as a writer for television.

She researched and wrote the scripts for Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer and Terror in The Woods for the Lifetime network describing the events surrounding two real-life tragic murder cases. In 2019 she got the chance to pen a fictional murder mystery for the small screen when she wrote the teleplay for Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind for Hallmark which aired on their Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel in the USA.

The Morning Show Mysteries series centers on Billie Blessings (Holly Robinson Peete) a successful restaurateur who also hosts the cooking segment on Wake Up West Coast a popular TV show. Billie was once suspected of murder but after clearing her name with the help of Detective Ian Jackson (Rick Fox) the pair remained friends and occasionally find themselves at the heart of another mystery.

In A Murder In Mind Billie comes to the aid of a friend and former employee who has recently got her big break in the lead role of brand-new TV drama Kelso's Law. Excitement turns to horror as a dead body is uncovered. The finger of suspicion soon falls on Billie's friend after it's revealed that she was being blackmailed by the victim. Billie again teams up with Detective Jackson in a race against time to clear her friend and uncover the identity of the killer.

The exciting news for Amber fans in the UK is that Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind will have it’s UK Premiere on Friday, 24 July at 2:15 PM on Channel 5 and at 3:15 PM on Channel 5+1.

There are different channel numbers depending on which digital TV platform you use I would check on-screen guides and any local channel listings for the correct channel numbers. At this stage I don't know if it will be available to viewers on demand via the Channel 5 website, if it is I will post a separate update to let fans know.

At present there isn't much information on the Channel 5 website, click here to view the listing. I've also embedded the US trailer below so you can get a taste of the movie.

I'm thrilled that UK fans will now have the chance to see and enjoy Amber's script in what promises to be an exciting mystery.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind. We have no connection to Hallmark or Channel 5. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie written by Amber Benson.

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

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV was not involved in any way with the launch event. We have no connection to any of the authors taking part nor do we have any connection to The Bodice Ripper LA Bookstore. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting online event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Is The Special Guest On Episode 72 of CRUSHED Podcast

4/29/2019

A few days ago Amber revealed via her official Twitter account that she was the special guest in the latest episode of CRUSHED podcast with Sarah Morisano. In each episode Sarah asks her special guests for their views on crushes as well as talking about their career and current projects.

Amber reveals her first crush and the differences between "romantic and friend crushes" she talks about her career highlights including playing Tara Maclay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and working for Steven Soderbergh on King of the Hill. Sarah and Amber also discuss signings and conventions and what it's like on both sides of the table. Amber talks about her future projects including some really exciting news, potentially taking her The Witches of Echo Park series of novels from the page to the screen and much more.

To listen for free to Amber on the CRUSHED podcast click the link below, you can also download the podcast to keep and listen off-line.

Disclaimer: There are a couple of uses of strong language and some discussion of mature themes.

https://crushedpodcast.com/post/184395082231/episode-72-amber-benson

This is a really enjoyable podcast and a must listen for Amber fans.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of CRUSHED Podcast. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Will Be A Celebrity Guest At LitFEST Pasadena This Sunday

5/16/2018

Amber will be a celebrity guest at LitFEST Pasadena on Sunday the 20th of May. LitFest is held at multiple venues around the city of Pasadena in California. It features workshops, readings, author talks, literary performances and much more.

Amber is attending two events on Sunday as a celebrity guest reading from her own work. The first of these is Journeys & Realizations: YA Novelists Read Favorite Passages from Their Books. Amber will read from Death's Daughter the first book in her Calliope Reaper-Jones Series. The event will be held at the Pasadena Playhouse Library between 4:15 - 5:15 PM PDT. To find out more about this and the other authors participating click here.

The second event Amber will be attending is The Tomorrow Prize – Short Sci-Fi by L.A. Teens Reading & Awards. This was a competition open to high school students in Los Angeles County to find the best original science fiction short. The finalists will read from their work and the winner announced. Amber will be one of the celebrity guests giving a reading to the audience. The event will be held at Blankspaces Pasadena between 5:30 - 7:00 PM PDT. To find out more click here.

This looks like an amazing event and I really wish I could attend if you're able to go I hope you have a fantastic time. To find out more information about LitFEST Pasadena including the full programme of events across the weekend click here.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with LitFEST Pasadena. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend A Book Signing At Whedoncon 2018 This Saturday

5/16/2018

A few days ago it was confirmed that Amber is set to attend a book signing at WhedonCon 2018 held in Los Angeles this weekend. I'm sure the name of Dark Delicacies Bookstore will be familiar to many Amber fans as she has attended many signings and events at their store in Burbank over the last few years. Amber will again be a guest of Dark Delicacies, this time at their booth in the vendor hall that will be part of the WhedonCon 2018 event.

Amber will be signing books at Dark Delicacies Booth from 12 PM to 3 PM PST on Saturday, 19th of May. WhedonCon confirmed to us via Twitter that Amber will not be attending any panels or events this year as she is a guest of Dark Delicacies.

I've had many dealings with Dark Delicacies over the years and their staff have always been friendly and helpful and as we know there's only one thing better than an Amber Benson book and that's a signed Amber Benson book. If you haven't had the chance to meet Amber and can get there do it I guarantee you'll have fun Amber is terrific.

WhedonCon 2018 event is being held at Warner Center Marriott in Los Angeles California for more information about the event and the venue click below to visit their official website: www.whedoncon.com

To find out more about Dark Delicacies Bookstore visit their official website at the link: www.darkdel.com

If you'd like more information about Amber's work as an author including her Calliope Reaper-Jones Series or The Echo Park Coven Trilogy and much more click the link below to visit the "The Written Word" section of the main AmberBenson.TV website

I’d like to thank my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for sending this information my way. I apologise for the delay in adding it to our Latest Amber News Section of the site I’ve had a busy few days work wise. I hope everyone who is able to attend has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with either the WhedonCon 2018 event or Dark Delicacies Bookstore or the signing event which they are hosting. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Is A Guest On The Switchblade Sisters Podcast

2/27/2018

Last Thursday Amber was the guest on the Switchblade Sisters podcast. In each episode film critic April Wolfe invites a female actor, writer, director or producer to discuss one of their favourite action or genre films. As Amber has all of these credits to her name she was an ideal guest. Amber's chosen film was 1980s horror classic Night Of The Comet. It had a big impact on her at an early age in part due to it having two young female protagonists Amber and April talk about the film’s key messages and themes and much more.

They also delve into filmmaking and how Amber made her first self financed film Chance which she wrote and directed as well as playing the title role opposite former Buffy the Vampire Slayer co star James Marsters. It's a wonderful film and to find out more click the hyperlink to visit our dedicated Chance page. Amber also discusses her role of Tara on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and her 5 book Calliope Reaper-Jones series of novels. I think Calliope is a fantastic character and I love the world Amber created. To find out more please visit our visit our dedicated Calliope Reaper-Jones section by clicking the hyperlink above. They also discuss the need for female characters to be both complex and at times flawed.

I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast, it's an absolute must listen for any Amber fan. Her enthusiasm for writing and creating shines through and she's funny, honest and insightful. I'll be honest I hadn't even heard of Night Of the Comet before listening to this podcast but I was so intrigued I ordered the film online so I could watch it myself.

Switchblade Sisters podcast is available for free by clicking the link below and hitting the play button, it’s also available via Apple podcasts.

Disclaimer: The podcast contains strong language discretion is advised.

http://maximumfun.org/switchblade-sisters/switchblade-sisters-episode-16-night-comet-amber-benson

This is a brilliant listen for Amber fans and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of the Switchblade Sisters podcast. All rights belong to maximumfun.com, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.