Ben Schenkman - Author & Narrator
@benschenkman.bsky.social
Urban fantasy author and narrator. My books tackle complex topics, though usually in a darkly humorous way.
https://linktr.ee/benschenkman
Member of Caffeinated Terrier Press https://caffeinatedterrierpress.com
https://linktr.ee/benschenkman
Member of Caffeinated Terrier Press https://caffeinatedterrierpress.com
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Let Sleeping Gods Lie is available today in eBook and paperback! Happy release day to me! www.amazon.com/Let-Sleeping...
Fall is my favorite season and we've already passed out of it here in New England. The color of the leaves is so beautiful, I'm always a little sad as it gets duller and goes away. #AMoRaR
November 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Fall is my favorite season and we've already passed out of it here in New England. The color of the leaves is so beautiful, I'm always a little sad as it gets duller and goes away. #AMoRaR
I'm going to be speaking with Hazel from @indiebookstack.bsky.social next week (11/16) for The Writer's Roll. We roll dice and that determines the questions! If you want to add some questions for our random encounter interview you should add them here! forms.gle/mdB2gbnFrPnr...
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I'm going to be speaking with Hazel from @indiebookstack.bsky.social next week (11/16) for The Writer's Roll. We roll dice and that determines the questions! If you want to add some questions for our random encounter interview you should add them here! forms.gle/mdB2gbnFrPnr...
It was such a fantastic conversation with Daniel on the Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatics podcast! Full episode is out now, go check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL-1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL-1...
Season 5, Episode 7-The Return of Ben Schenkman Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh
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Hosted by: Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing returning guest and urban fantasy author Ben Schenkman! Ben and I had…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It was such a fantastic conversation with Daniel on the Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatics podcast! Full episode is out now, go check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL-1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL-1...
I'm an urban fantasy reader as well as a writer, so my favorite indie settings are the ones that take place in the real world with magic behind the curtain. #AMoRaR
Daily Challenge 11: Your Ticket Out Of Here - Tell us about your favourite setting from an indie book!
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Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I'm an urban fantasy reader as well as a writer, so my favorite indie settings are the ones that take place in the real world with magic behind the curtain. #AMoRaR
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The winner of yesterday's challenge, as chosen by the wheel, is @benschenkman.bsky.social, who chose the Debt Collection series by Andrew Sigils.
Congrats! You've won The Souls' Abyss series by SC Gowland!
Congrats! You've won The Souls' Abyss series by SC Gowland!
Daily Challenge 7: The Long Haul - Share a series you enjoyed.
Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR
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November 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The winner of yesterday's challenge, as chosen by the wheel, is @benschenkman.bsky.social, who chose the Debt Collection series by Andrew Sigils.
Congrats! You've won The Souls' Abyss series by SC Gowland!
Congrats! You've won The Souls' Abyss series by SC Gowland!
What's Let Sleeping Gods Lie about? Well, Daniel and I get *way* into it on Nov 10th, but for a sneak preview of how I explain it, check out this clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxDC...
Ben Schenkman Interview-Preview: Let Sleeping Gods Lie
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Hosted by: Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing returning guest and urban fantasy author Ben Schenkman! Ben and I had…
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November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What's Let Sleeping Gods Lie about? Well, Daniel and I get *way* into it on Nov 10th, but for a sneak preview of how I explain it, check out this clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxDC...
For all you MA/CT local yokels, three authors from Caffeinated Terrier Press (yours truly included) will be at the Hadley, MA Barnes & Noble signing books and talking with readers from 1-4PM. Come say hi!
www.facebook.com/events/14385...
www.facebook.com/events/14385...
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
For all you MA/CT local yokels, three authors from Caffeinated Terrier Press (yours truly included) will be at the Hadley, MA Barnes & Noble signing books and talking with readers from 1-4PM. Come say hi!
www.facebook.com/events/14385...
www.facebook.com/events/14385...
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It's Friday afternoon in A Month of Rain & Reads, and after a foggy morning, it's time for an interview.
This time, we hear from author and game creator Dave Dobson (@davedobson.bsky.social) about the challenges of writing bios.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
This time, we hear from author and game creator Dave Dobson (@davedobson.bsky.social) about the challenges of writing bios.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It's Friday afternoon in A Month of Rain & Reads, and after a foggy morning, it's time for an interview.
This time, we hear from author and game creator Dave Dobson (@davedobson.bsky.social) about the challenges of writing bios.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
This time, we hear from author and game creator Dave Dobson (@davedobson.bsky.social) about the challenges of writing bios.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
I've continued to enjoy @sigils.bsky.social 's "Debt Collection" series, especially the audiobooks. #AMoRaR
Daily Challenge 7: The Long Haul - Share a series you enjoyed.
Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR
Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR
November 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I've continued to enjoy @sigils.bsky.social 's "Debt Collection" series, especially the audiobooks. #AMoRaR
Another lead-up to my Nov 10th interview with Daniel, which god would you talk to if you could?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca6v...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca6v...
Ben Schenkman Interview-Talking to the Devil #bookish #booktube #books #bookrecs #writingcommunity
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing returning guest and urban fantasy author Ben Schenkman! Ben and I had a great time getting caught up with his Devil You Know Series,…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Another lead-up to my Nov 10th interview with Daniel, which god would you talk to if you could?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca6v...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca6v...
I'd rather go on a quest. The Faerie Knight by @davidniemitz.bsky.social is a good epic fantasy that takes you on a quest. #AMoRaR
Daily Challenge 6: Quest or Cozy - Will you wander outside or rather stay inside?
Tell us which you would prefer, but also feel free to share indie books which fit your idea of this prompt!
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Tell us which you would prefer, but also feel free to share indie books which fit your idea of this prompt!
Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR
November 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I'd rather go on a quest. The Faerie Knight by @davidniemitz.bsky.social is a good epic fantasy that takes you on a quest. #AMoRaR
I take a lot of pride in what I do. Listen to my conversation with Daniel Coolbaugh about it on November 10th, for his Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatics podcast! Sneak preview available today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwip...
Ben Schenkman Interview-Author's Pride in "The Devil You Know" #bookish #books #booktube
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing returning guest and urban fantasy author Ben Schenkman! Ben and I had a great time getting caught up with his Devil You Know Series,…
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November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I take a lot of pride in what I do. Listen to my conversation with Daniel Coolbaugh about it on November 10th, for his Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatics podcast! Sneak preview available today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwip...
Curious about inspiration for the opening chapter of Let Sleeping Gods Lie? Where'd that raccoon come from? Well, I talked with Daniel Coolbaugh about it on his podcast! Airing on 11/10, but you can get a sneak preview of our conversation starting today! youtu.be/WW0FQc7SgmI?...
Ben Schenkman Interview-Raccoon Encounter in New Haven #bookish #booktube #books
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing returning guest and urban fantasy author Ben Schenkman! Ben and I had a great time getting caught up with his Devil You Know Series,…
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November 4, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Curious about inspiration for the opening chapter of Let Sleeping Gods Lie? Where'd that raccoon come from? Well, I talked with Daniel Coolbaugh about it on his podcast! Airing on 11/10, but you can get a sneak preview of our conversation starting today! youtu.be/WW0FQc7SgmI?...
If you enjoy my work I'd love some nominations for the Indie Ink Awards!
My Boss is the Devil: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/8...
Dueling Shoulder Angels: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/8...
Too Many Gods in the Kitchen: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/9...
My Boss is the Devil: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/8...
Dueling Shoulder Angels: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/8...
Too Many Gods in the Kitchen: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/9...
November 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
If you enjoy my work I'd love some nominations for the Indie Ink Awards!
My Boss is the Devil: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/8...
Dueling Shoulder Angels: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/8...
Too Many Gods in the Kitchen: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/9...
My Boss is the Devil: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/8...
Dueling Shoulder Angels: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/8...
Too Many Gods in the Kitchen: indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/9...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Daily Challenge 3: Besties - Who/which character would you be besties with and what's an anecdote that defines your friendship? The giveaway for today's challenge is Songs of Broken Bells by @voicesofvalhoon.bsky.social
Reply with your answer to enter and use #AMoRaR!
Reply with your answer to enter and use #AMoRaR!
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Daily Challenge 3: Besties - Who/which character would you be besties with and what's an anecdote that defines your friendship? The giveaway for today's challenge is Songs of Broken Bells by @voicesofvalhoon.bsky.social
Reply with your answer to enter and use #AMoRaR!
Reply with your answer to enter and use #AMoRaR!
A fantastic guest post
Good morning, and happy Sunday!
Today, we share our first Guest Post of A Month of Rain and Reads. In it @zzclaybourne.bsky.social talks about reading as a connection rather than as an escape.
How have your favourite books change you?
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#AMoRaR #BooksSky
Today, we share our first Guest Post of A Month of Rain and Reads. In it @zzclaybourne.bsky.social talks about reading as a connection rather than as an escape.
How have your favourite books change you?
www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-w...
#AMoRaR #BooksSky
November 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A fantastic guest post
If you haven't checked out "A month of rain and reads" from @blog.readindiefantasy.com yet, what are you doing?
They were kind enough to include a lovely interview with me for today's offering.
They were kind enough to include a lovely interview with me for today's offering.
It's a Month of Rain and Reads, and it's time for our second interview.
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
November 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If you haven't checked out "A month of rain and reads" from @blog.readindiefantasy.com yet, what are you doing?
They were kind enough to include a lovely interview with me for today's offering.
They were kind enough to include a lovely interview with me for today's offering.
Come hang with me, Bald & Balding, tonight at 8PM EST to talk about my book release!
www.youtube.com/live/zUdMdIa...
www.youtube.com/live/zUdMdIa...
October 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Come hang with me, Bald & Balding, tonight at 8PM EST to talk about my book release!
www.youtube.com/live/zUdMdIa...
www.youtube.com/live/zUdMdIa...
Come hang out with the crew of Quill & Query Podcast and me, as we talk about my new books, writing, and more! www.youtube.com/@QuillQueryP...
October 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Come hang out with the crew of Quill & Query Podcast and me, as we talk about my new books, writing, and more! www.youtube.com/@QuillQueryP...
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Today we’re excited to host a very special cover reveal for The Curse of Dragon Tail Island by @jnevair.bsky.social, a new swashbuckling fantasy by the author of Stellar Instinct and Goodbye to the Sun:
www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...
www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...
October 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Today we’re excited to host a very special cover reveal for The Curse of Dragon Tail Island by @jnevair.bsky.social, a new swashbuckling fantasy by the author of Stellar Instinct and Goodbye to the Sun:
www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...
www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...
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NEW URBAN FANTASY from @benschenkman.bsky.social !
#Booksky #books #bookish #bookcommunity #urbanfantasy
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#Booksky #books #bookish #bookcommunity #urbanfantasy
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Out TODAY!!! #shorts #funny #books
YouTube video by The Bearded Book Beast
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October 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW URBAN FANTASY from @benschenkman.bsky.social !
#Booksky #books #bookish #bookcommunity #urbanfantasy
youtube.com/shorts/32vT9...
#Booksky #books #bookish #bookcommunity #urbanfantasy
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A lovely release-day review from @williamjadams3.bsky.social ! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Happy release day for @benschenkman.bsky.social!!!
Check out my review for Let Sleeping Gods Lie
#booksky
Check out my review for Let Sleeping Gods Lie
#booksky
October 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A lovely release-day review from @williamjadams3.bsky.social ! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Let Sleeping Gods Lie is available today in eBook and paperback! Happy release day to me! www.amazon.com/Let-Sleeping...
October 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Let Sleeping Gods Lie is available today in eBook and paperback! Happy release day to me! www.amazon.com/Let-Sleeping...