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A Couple New Trailers

Here are a couple trailers I produced recently, one tailored for Instagram and the other for YouTube. https://videopress.com/v/SwVlLzk0?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true YouTube trailer for The Chronicles of Aertu https://videopress.com/v/9vShJ2Mw?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Instagram Reel for The Chronicles of Aertu

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Sign of the White Raven, Second Edition is out!

I am happy to inform you that the second edition of Book Two of The Chronicles of Aertu, Sign of the White Raven is available on Kindle, in paperback, and hardcover. United States: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C6RF25M9?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_1&storeType=ebooks United Kingdom: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C6RF25M9?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_1&storeType=ebooks Thank you all for your support. Best regards, Julian E. Benoit

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The Halfblood King Second Edition

I am happy to report that the revised edition of The Halfblood King is now live on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY9K4CJ1 Amazon.com https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BY9K4CJ1 Amazon.co.uk I finally found some free time to pursue and complete the revision I've been working on for many years now. I am currently revising Sign of the White Raven, with plans for release … Continue reading The Halfblood King Second Edition →

Empire of the South: Chapter 10

Here is the latest chapter. I made some adjustments from the version I posted on Friday. Enjoy. Zorekday, Day 24, Hunger Moon.  8766 Sudean Calendar The day proved warm and sunny, perfect for the rest day, and many of the common folk toured the gardens and the throne room, just as Aleron had done that … Continue reading Empire of the South: Chapter 10 →

Empire of the South: Chapter 9

Here is the latest chapter. It's mainly setup for later events, and not the most exciting. Corballday, Day 21, Hunger Moon.  8766 Sudean Calendar The farmyard was just as Aleron remembered it, though he hadn’t been home in over two years.  He stepped out of the portal between the study and the waking world into … Continue reading Empire of the South: Chapter 9 →

Empire of the South: Chapter 8

Here is the latest installment for Volume 3 of The Chronicles of Aertu. Corballday, Day 21, Hunger Moon.  8766 Sudean Calendar hat morning, Aleron gave in and resorted to yellow magic to fortify himself.  He did not manage to get much sleep before he was roused an hour before dawn by the night chamberlain’s call … Continue reading Empire of the South: Chapter 8 →

Poetry from Sudea

I am definitely not a poet. I don't really read any poetry, or appreciate it overmuch, I am sorry to admit. I only ever recall writing one poem for a high school English class; it was a Shakespearean sonnet titled "Shit." I did a few song parodies with my best friend from college, Steve, but … Continue reading Poetry from Sudea →

Empire of the South: Chapter 7

Hello all, Here is the latest chapter, relatively short and sweet, but I dislike running chapters across multiple days. Shilwezday, Day 20, Hunger Moon.  8766 Sudean Calendar The day was going well, as far as Aleron was concerned.  Caid had agreed to attend a couple of their daily morning practices a week and was at … Continue reading Empire of the South: Chapter 7 →

Empire of the South: Chapter 6

Gurlachday, Day 19, Hunger Moon, 8766 Sudean Calendar Aleron rolled through the sawdust, narrowly dodging Barathol’s glaive strike, and regaining his feet just in time to block Geldun’s left handed snap.  His captains, a half-dozen palace guards, and he filled the practice yard located near the center of the palace complex, while a few curious … Continue reading Empire of the South: Chapter 6 →