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Amber's Witch House Trails Featured in a Brand-New Article on Forbes.com

10/29/2025

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Amber recently curated her sixth Witch House Trail with FORT:LA (Friends of Residential Treasures). Their goal is to educate, celebrate, and preserve LA’s historic architecture. To find out more about their work, visit www.fortla.org.
 
FORT LA offers several self-guided tours, each focusing on a different theme, created by writers, architects, and historians, each with their own narrative. In what has become a tradition, Amber has created six separate tours featuring some unique houses all set around the theme of witches and magic.
 
This year, Amber has created her sixth trail entitled “Witch Houses 6: Spells and Magic”. Earlier this month, I posted an article about this year's trail and how to download the free tour guide, including a map and an introduction by Amber. To view that article, click here.
 
I've never had the opportunity to visit Los Angeles, but for the last few years, I've really enjoyed reading the tour guides Amber has created and learning more about these fascinating houses. It seems I'm not the only one, as LA-based arts and culture journalist R. Daniel Foster recently wrote an article published on Forbes.com about Amber's work with FORT: LA.
 
The article looks at the work of FORT:LA and how the collaboration with Amber began. Amber also discusses the changing depiction of witches and finding supernatural stories to inspire her tours. This fascinating article not only looks at this year’s exciting trail but also some of her favourite houses from previous years, along with some fantastic photos of the properties featured. 
 
When the article was first published online, I shared it on our dedicated Facebook and X feeds. However, I wanted to post it here as well, so if you are new to this site or not currently following us online, then you could find it too. 
 
To read R. Daniel Foster’s article, click the link below. At the time of posting my article, Forbes.com was allowing you to view up to 4 of its articles for free. There is an option to subscribe and become a member if you wish.
 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rdaniel-foster/2025/10/23/buffy-star-creates-enchanting-tour-of-los-angeles-spookiest-homes/
 

This is a fascinating article and a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I am delighted that Amber's work has been both recognised and featured in such a well-known publication.
 
This is a must-read for fans, and I would encourage anyone to check it out.
 
Joe

 
Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with FORT:LA/Witch Houses: 6 Spells and Magic or any other tour curated by Amber or any other contributor. We have no connection to Fobes.com or R. Daniel Foster. Any copyrighted material within the article featured is the property of the individual copyright holder; we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about this exciting article, which features work by Amber Benson.  
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Amber Creates Her Sixth Halloween Trail in Los Angeles with FORT LA

10/4/2025

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There is a chill in the air, and leaves are beginning to fall from the trees – autumn has arrived! Personally, I'm not a fan of colder weather, but here are two things to get excited about: 
 
1) Halloween
2) Amber Benson's latest witch-themed Halloween trail!
 
In what has become a tradition in recent years, Amber has curated her sixth witch-themed Halloween trail in association with (FORT) LA. 
 
Friends of Residential Treasures: LA is an “Award-winning nonprofit dedicated to energizing, educating, and connecting Angelenos through the dynamic stories of our homes, neighborhoods, and architecture.” 
 
Amber’s newest trail is called Witch Houses 6: Spells and Magic. This trail features five historic properties in LA, each with a connection to spells and magic. Amber based her Echo Park Coven trilogy of novels in Los Angeles, so she's no stranger when it comes to spells and magical locations in the City of Angels.
 
Here's how trailblazer Amber describes Witch Houses 6: Spells and Magic in the official guide: 
 
“Dear Witch Trail Reader:
 
Magic isn’t just confined to living things. It can also be found in inanimate objects – like houses. Have you ever stepped into someone’s home and felt immediately cozy? Magic. Have you ever visited a friend and found their home cold and sterile? Magic, too.
 
The vibe a home gives off is actually a combination of the human residents that reside in it and the building, itself – which can be good or evil in its own right.
 
There have been many spells created in the category of “hearth magic” (a.k.a. “magic for the home”), including 1) spells for safe and successful building conditions, 2) spells to bring joy and prosperity to a home’s inhabitants, and 3) even a spell to craft the twin of one home in another location.
 
Each of the five residential treasures you will encounter on our latest Witch Trail has a special spell associated with it. Enjoy! And happy “hearth magic” trails to all!
 
Amber Benson” 
 
For more information about this fascinating trail, visit fortla.org (click the hyperlink) and enter your email address. This will allow you to download a PDF, which will give you more information about all five locations on the trail and the rules that are to be followed for anyone who wants to experience it for themselves.
 
I love history and wish I could experience it for myself. I'd love to hear from fellow fans, so if you’re taking the trail this year or have done so in the past, why not leave a comment on this post.
 
Joe

 
Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV has no connection to FORT: LA to connection or any of the properties featured in “Witch Houses 6: Spells and Magic” curated by Amber Benson. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting witch-themed trail curated by Amber Benson.
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Amber Creates Her Fifth Halloween Trail in Los Angeles with FORT LA

10/10/2024

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In what is becoming a tradition, Amber has recently created her fifth witch-themed trail in time for Halloween. If you live in or are visiting the LA area in the next few weeks, then Amber’s newest creative endeavour could be just what you're looking for ahead of Halloween.
 
Amber’s latest trail of five unique houses in Los Angeles each with a spooky past or connection to witches. This year’s trail is called ‘Witch Houses 5: Covens All of them Witches!: Five Magical Multi-Family Manors.’
 
This trail was curated in association with Friends of Residential Treasures: LA (FORT) “Friends Of Residential Treasures: LA is an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to bringing people together by celebrating the history and influence of residential architecture.”
 
Amber based her Echo Park Coven trilogy of novels in Los Angeles and she has also written a number of other novels and short stories with witches or ghosts and other spooky phenomenon. This year's trail is a little different however as Amber has been researching most recent and strange history of part of LA.
 
Here's how trailblazer Amber describes Witch Houses 5: Covens All of them Witches!: Five Magical Multi-Family Manors.’ in the official guide:
 
“This is Amber Benson, your friendly FORT: LA “WITCH HOUSES” trail
curator!
 
For the past few Octobers, I’ve had the honor of sharing spooky residential treasures with my fellow Angelenos.
 
Each of FORT: LA’s Halloween-themed trails is a ghoulish labor of love meant to get you excited about exploring the scary/creepy/haunted homes woven into the architectural tapestry that is Los Angeles––and this year’s trail is no different.
 
Except...where normally I write fun flights of fantasy about each of the homes on the list, this year’s trail is rooted in reality...the strange, underground, witchy reality of a pre-Y2K Los Angeles that I discovered in a back issue of the LA Times Picayune at the Central Library.
 
From the archives of now defunct LA Ghastly, to the papers of infamous Los Angeles witch, Rebecca Marrow...so began the odyssey that would eventually become FORT: LA’s extra-special Halloween trail, Witch Houses 5: Covens.
 
I hope you enjoy it!”
 
For more information about this fascinating trail visit fortla.org (click the hyperlink) and enter your email address. This will allow you to download a PDF which will give you more information about all five locations on the trail and the rules that are to be followed for anyone who wants to experience it for themselves.
 
I love history and if I could I’d definitely be following Amber's latest trail myself. I’d encourage anyone who can to check it out. A big thank you to friend and fellow Amber fan Laragh for the heads up about this exciting new trail.
 
Joe
 

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with describes Houses 5: Covens All of them Witches!: Five Magical Multi-Family Manors trail. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting project curated by Amber Benson.
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Amber Creates Another Halloween Trail in Los Angeles with FORT LA

10/4/2023

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It's only the start of October but I know many people's thoughts will already be turning towards Halloween. If you live in and around the LA area Amber's latest project could be just what you're looking for to kickstart your spooky celebrations.
 
For a fourth year Amber has created a brand-new trail of five unique houses in Los Angeles each with a spooky past or connection to witches. Amber's brand-new trail is called Witch Houses 4: Towers and Turrets.
 
This trail was curated in association with Friends of Residential Treasures: LA (FORT) "Bringing people together by celebrating the history and influence of residential architecture."
 
Amber based her Echo Park Coven trilogy of novels in Los Angeles and she has also written a number of other novels and short stories with witches or ghosts and other spooky phenomenon. So, she's accustomed to researching myths and legends and the history behind some character filled locations. I'm delighted that she has been given the opportunity to once again use all those skills to create a unique trail that people will really enjoy. 
 
Here's how trailblazer Amber describes Witch Houses 4: Towers and Turrets in the official guide:
 
"Ode to FORT: LA’s 2023 Halloween Trail
This Trail walks in beauty, like the night
Wait, that line belongs to Lord Byron, oh right!
Let’s start again.
FORT’s Halloween Trail this year is a doozy
Full of architectural gems that’ll make you all woozy
If you embark without fail on this Halloween Trail
You’ll find a Long Goodbye
A gibbon livin’ its best life
A red sandstone prison
Castles and turrets and a hidden bar
Plus a prize for the first person who
discovers the secret of the trail
(Hint: it’s all in the verse)
Good luck and Godspeed
And remember:
HAVE A HAPPY HALLOWEEN!"
 
For more information about this fascinating trail visit fortla.org and enter your email address. This will allow you to download a PDF which will give you more information about all five locations on the trail and the rules that are to be followed for anyone who wants to experience it for themselves.
 
As I said last year, I love history and if I had the opportunity I absolutely would be following in Amber's footsteps and experiencing this latest witch themed trail for myself. I definitely encourage anyone who can to check it out.

Update on 11th of October - A few days ago Amber posted a video on her official Instagram account where you can view some of her trail click here.

A big thank you to friend and fellow Amber fan Laragh for the heads up about this exciting new trail.
 
Joe

 
Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with FORT: LA or Witch Houses 4: Towers and Turrets trail. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting project curated by Amber Benson.
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An Afternoon With Authors Event Featuring Amber Benson Live Stream Cancelled

8/26/2023

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Amber Benson is due to participate in an event called An Afternoon With Authors held in Los Angeles today, 26th August. 

The event was due to have a Live Stream which would have allowed digital ticket holders from all over the world to be part of the event. Unfortunately just minutes after I posted my original update I received an e-mail from the event organisers to say the Live Stream portion of the event has now been cancelled. 
 
The e-mail I received stated digital tickets had already been refunded and this should be processed in 3-5 days. The organisers have apologised for what they describe as a “last minute change of plans.” 
 
An Afternoon With Authors Event will still go ahead for those who have in person tickets in Los Angeles.
 
In case you missed my original post and live in Los Angeles here is some more information about the event.  
 
Amber will be joined by fellow writers and actors:
 
Max Greenfield
Dana Schwartz
Jordan Morris
 
The panel is scheduled to last for 90 minutes and Amber and Co will discuss their work as both writers and actors, their creative processes and the strikes which are currently affecting writers and actors across the United States. "An Afternoon With Authors" is being supported by Orphan Books and the net proceeds are also being donated to the Entertainment Community Fund. Founded in 1882 with the aim of supporting actors and others working within the entertainment industry.
 
An Afternoon With Authors is being held at Dynasty Typewriter Theatre which is located at 2511 Wiltshire Blvd 900 57 Los Angeles California. With a start time of 4 PM PDT.
 
At the time of publication there are still tickets available for those who want to attend in person. All tickets are marked as general admission but there are some at higher price points for those who would like to donate more to the Entertainment Community Fund. To find out more and to purchase tickets click the link below. 
 
https://www.squadup.com/events/an-afternoon-with-authors-featuring-max-greenfield-jordan-borris-dana-schwartz-amber-benson-and-moretz
 

It is really disappointing news that the Live Stream has been cancelled as I was looking forward to being part of the event. I hope those fans who are still able to attend have a fantastic time.
 
Joe  
 

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with An Afternoon With Authors Event, Orphan Books or the Entertainment Community Fund. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.
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Amber Again Teams Up with FORT LA To Create Another Halloween Trail In Los Angeles

10/12/2022

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Halloween is almost upon us once more and Amber's latest project is a spooky treat for fans living in the LA area.
 
For the third time Amber has created a trail of five unique houses in Los Angeles with a spooky past or connection to Witches called: Witch Houses 3: Something Wicked This Way Comes.
 
This trail was curated in association with Friends of Residential Treasures: LA (FORT) "Inspiring pride in Los Angeles by empowering people to see our city in new ways through its tapestry of neighbourhoods and homes — and the stories they tell."
 
Amber wrote The Echo Park Coven trilogy of novels set in Los Angeles and a number of other spooky novels and short stories. She is no stranger to researching myths and legends and chilling events. This is the third time she has worked with FORT LA to create a trail and here’s how she describes it in the official guide:
 
"Greetings, goblins and ghouls! 
 
It’s your witchy trail curator here, and for a third year in a row, we’ve enticed you into taking a tour of some of the most bone-chilling and otherworldly houses in our fair (and not so faire) city!
 
As a writer of witchy tales and spooky stories about things that go “bump” in the night, I’ve always been inspired by the masterful prose of one of the true kings of horror, science fiction and fantasy, Ray Bradbury, a scribe whose life and work are very closely tied to our city of angels. So for each stop on the trail, I’ve recommended a Bradbury companion tale to peruse, should you wish to continue your travels into the October Country under the covers, flashlight in hand.”
 
For more information about this fascinating, spooky and witchy trail visit fortla.org and enter your email address. This will allow you to download a PDF which will give you more information about all five locations included on the trail and the rules that are to be followed for anyone who wants to experience it for themselves.
 
This year there is a brand-new feature that can make you a part of this latest spooky trail. FORT LA have a special filter on Instagram, just activate the filter, snap a photo of yourself in front of the houses and watch the magic happen. Amber also posted instructions on her official Instagram account, to view her post click here. 
 
Amber shared an article about her new trail on the NBC Los Angeles website, to find out more click the link below.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/an-enchanting-new-tour-explores-las-charming-witch-houses/3000513/


I love history and if I could I'd definitely be taking Amber's latest trail myself. I hope everyone who gets the chance enjoys this latest spooky journey into the heart of Los Angeles.
 
Joe
 
Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with FORT LA, NBC Los Angeles or Witch Houses 3: Something Wicked This Way Comes trail. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting project curated by Amber Benson.
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