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Happy Birthday Amber!

1/8/2025

I’d like to wish Amber Benson a very Happy Birthday. Amber, I hope today and the year ahead brings you happiness and only good things.

Followers of the website’s social media feeds will know that I posted Happy Birthday messages there too of course. I also wanted to write a post here in the Latest Amber News section as well.

I've been a huge fan and have followed Amber's career for many years and in that time, I've been fortunate enough to meet her in person on a number of occasions.

Amber is not only hugely talented she's also a kind and generous person too. If it had not been for the encouragement Amber has given me, I never would have attempted many new things. I’m very grateful for all of her support and kind words.

2024 was another busy year for Amber she has narrated a number of audiobook projects click here to find out more. Amber also made a rare appearance in an on-screen role last year as she featured in movie ‘I Saw The TV Glow’. To find out more about this unique film click here.

I can't wait to see what projects Amber has in store for us in 2025 and as ever I will do my best to keep everyone up-to-date.

I know you will all join me in wishing Amber a very Happy Birthday!

Joe

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 is to be a guest at the PRISM Convention held at Niagara Falls New York in June 2025

11/28/2024

The holiday season is fast approaching whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving or, like myself here in the UK, preparing for Christmas. Amber, however is already looking ahead to next year and has confirmed that she will be a guest at PRISM Convention in 2025.

Amber broke the news on her official Instagram and Facebook accounts a few weeks ago and we shared the information on our own dedicated social media feeds too. I also wanted to post an article here with some more information about the convention plus how you can book tickets and more.

The organisers ConFuzed Events LLC describe the PRISM Convention as follows:

“PRISM convention is a brand-new multi-fandom event, celebrating LGBTQ+ characters from the worlds of television and film. Along with influencers, singers, and comedians. Join us for a weekend of meet and greets, photo opportunities, autographs, and interview panels with your favorite celebrities!”

PRISM Convention will take place from the 27th to the 29th of June 2025 in Niagara Falls New York. The convention is being held at Niagara Falls Convention Center (NFCC), 101 Old Falls Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303. The organisers have confirmed it is being held on the US side of Niagara Falls.

To find out more information about this exciting event and how to buy convention tickets, photo ops, and meet and greet tickets too, click the link below.

https://confuzedevents.com/prism-convention/

This sounds like a fantastic event, and I hope everyone who is able to attend has a brilliant time.

Joe

Disclaimer:AmberBenson.TV is not involved in anyway with PRISM Convention or it's organisers ConFuzed Events LLC. We own nothing, this post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring 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 is to attend a signing in Los Angeles on Sunday, the 17th of November

11/16/2024

Last month saw the release of ‘Shadows & Verse Classic Dark Poems with Celebrity Commentary’ edited by Jonathan Maberry. This is a collection of classic poems focusing on darkness in many different forms including grief and loss, PTSD, the unknown, and much more.

Each of these poems has been chosen by a writer and celebrity who has written an accompanying essay talking about why they have chosen this classic poem and what it means to them.

To celebrate the recent release of this unique collection Dark Delicacies bookstore in Burbank California is holding a signing event. Amber is set to attend along with a number of her fellow contributors to this exciting collection.

The signing will take place on Sunday, the 17th of November at 3 pm. If you can't make it to the signing in person but you live within the USA you can order your very own signed copy via the website.

Click the link below to order and find out more details about this exciting signing event.

https://www.darkdel.com/store/p3206/Sun%2C_Nov_17th_3_pm%3A_Shadows_%26_Verse%3A_Classic_Dark_Poems_with_Celebrity_Commentary.html#/

I have ordered from the delicacies in the past however it seems that at the moment shipping to the UK is not available.

Dark Delicacies is located at 822 N. Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505 818-556-6660

Dark Delicacies has said that 100% of proceeds will go to the Superstars Writing Endowment and Scholarships Funds to aid new writers and creatives in their publishing
endeavours.

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV we own nothing and have no connection to any of the poems featured in this collection or any of the commentaries or observations made by any of the contributors to this book.

We own nothing all rights belong to the individual copyright holders of the poems and the publishers of Shadows & Verse World Fire Press. We have no connection to Dark Delicacies bookstore. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting event by Amber Benson.

Amber Benson has written a commentary on a famous poem that features in the recently released book Shadows & Verse

11/16/2024

As many fans will know Amber has an extensive body of work as a writer including multiple novels, short stories, both fiction and non-fiction along with a number of television projects.

Amber is one of a number of celebrities who have selected a poem to be included in ‘Shadows & Verse Classic Dark Poems with Celebrity Commentary’ edited by Jonathan Maberry.

Each poem focuses on a different form of darkness from grief and loss, to PTSD and the unknown to name just a few. Amber shares her thoughts on Suicide’s Note by Langston Hughes, her commentary gave me a greater insight into this short but impactful poem.

A number of other writers and celebrities have joined Amber in selecting a poem and writing their own commentary these include RL Stine, Alma Katsu, Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, Shane Black, and more

For more information and to order your own copy whether that be in e-book, paperback or hardcover click the link below.

https://wordfirepress.com/products/shadows-verse-classic-dark-poems-with-celebrity-commentary#:~:text=This%20volume%20collects%20poems%20about,who%20also%20provided%20insightful%20commentary.

It is also available to purchase in the UK from Amazon and in paperback from Waterstones.com.

I had never read this particular poem before; Amber's commentary gave me more to consider when I read it for a second time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV we own nothing and have no connection to any of the poems featured in this collection or any of the commentaries or observations made by any of the contributors to this book. We own nothing all rights belong to the individual copyright holders of the poems and the publishers of Shadows & Verse World Fire Press. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about a commentary written by Amber Benson.

Amber Creates Her Fifth Halloween Trail in Los Angeles with FORT LA

10/10/2024

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.

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.

Amber Benson was the special guest on a recent episode of the Maximum Film podcast.

9/25/2024

Earlier this month Amber was a special guest on episode 366 of the Maximum Film podcast.

She joins regular hosts Ify Nwadiwe along with Alonso Duralde and Drea Clark to discuss amongst other things the recently released ‘Blink Twice’ starring Channing Tatum.

The group shared their thoughts on Blink Twice including discussing its main themes, their thoughts on the film’s ending, and how it handled some sensitive subject matter.

Please note this discussion does contain spoilers about Blink Twice but the hosts themselves warn you before they discuss it so you can avoid the spoilers if you wish.

There is discussion of mature themes within the episode which are not suitable for younger listeners discretion is advised.

The group also discusses the impact of artificial intelligence in the film and entertainment industry. They highlight a new Californian law which will require consent from actors for AI likenesses to be used.

Amber takes part in the movie quiz and she offers her own film recommendation too. There are lots of other interesting things mentioned in the episode. This is an entertaining listen which is a must for Amber fans.

Maximum Film podcast Episode 366 is available to listen to for free at the link below. It is also available via The FM Player app available for iOS and Android see your App Store for details.

https://player.fm/series/maximum-film-62295/episode-366-blink-twice-with-amber-benson

I really enjoyed this podcast it’s a great way to spend an hour, and like I said if you're an Amber fan then you don't want to miss this!

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved with the making, writing, or production of The Maximum Film podcast. All rights and content belong to MaximumFun.org. Any of the films or other works discussed within are 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 an entertaining podcast 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.