Monthly Archives: July 2013

A Wicked Kind of Dark – Cover Reveal

Posted on July 24, 2013 by jonathan

Here it is: the cover of my young adult fantasy novel A Wicked Kind of Dark. Due to certain laws (and fair enough too), I’m not allowed to include Eminem’s Lose Yourself alongside this reveal, but feel free to play it. I’ve …
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Six quotes to help you get through the day – Jonathan K Benton

Posted on July 23, 2013 by jonathan

1) If you’re going through hell, keep going – Winston Churchill Thank goodness for Winston. This quote has inspired me through some tough times. 2) I can resist everything but temptation – Oscar Wilde I love this quote. I thank …
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If I were a vampire, where would I live?

Posted on July 14, 2013 by jonathan

If I were a vampire, I would feed exclusively on the worst criminals society vomited up. Food supply is essential. I’ve never been to Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, but Wikipedia says that there were 3164 murders there in 2011. …
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Show don’t tell – it’s true of life too!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by jonathan

Authors know this rule well: show, don’t tell. It’s an important rule, possibly the most important. Readers don’t appreciate being told what to think; they like to experience the novel through a series of vividly drawn scenes, scenarios and settings. …
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