Welcome. I’m Ben Spencer, a writer of fantasy fiction. My current work-in-progress is an epic fantasy series entitled The Song of the Burning Heart. The first book in the series, The Prophecy of the Yubriy Tree, is available HERE. Subscribers to the newsletter receive a free novelette set in The Song of the Burning Heart universe entitled Last Performance at the Three Dragons Inn.
I intend to use Substack as my writing base for all things regarding The Song of the Burning Heart. If you’re interested in keeping up with the series, you’re in the right place. My plan is to reward subscribers with all sorts of extras along the way.
I’ve been writing for over two decades. I wrote an urban fantasy novel entitled Many Savage Moons, available HERE. My short stories have been published in Literary Orphans, Scholars & Rogues, and Corner Bar Magazine. My work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. I’ve been agented, but never quite reached the Elysian Fields of traditional publication (In truth, I hear mixed things). I am now a rogue fantasy writer intent on sharing my work with anyone interested.
I joined Substack for two reasons. One: I wanted to share my work with the type of readers that populate Substack, independent-minded creatives searching for deep connection in a world full of noise. Two: I wanted to share my thoughts on the creative process and the inspirations that fuel my work.
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