The Fantasy Fiction Writer

Ben S. Eaton

I’m Ben S. Eaton. Fantasy fiction writer. Author of The Fortune-Teller’s Son. Currently querying. Always scribbling. Forever grateful to my readers. Right, that’s the awkward part done. Let’s tell some stories.

I grew up reading all those beloved fantasy classics but detoured through the realms of literary fiction during university and beyond. My storytelling draws from both worlds. If you enjoy lyrical prose and imaginative worldbuilding, you’re in the right place.

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ABSOLUTELY BUZZING 🎉 I'm ecstatic to have been named a finalist in this year's @jerichowriters Friday Night Live competition! I've also been blown-away by the support and congrats from friends, family, writing partners ... I wouldn't have gotten t
Another All-Song verse from The Fortune-Teller's Son. I've made some changes to the website to make following my progress with the WIP a little easier. I'm also working on a couple of giveaways, too. This one's short and sweet as I'm still battling
What is it that makes proper good fantasy books? Actually, what is it that makes the best fantasy books? I mooched around r/Fantasy for some info to write a list of the top five fantasy books for adults, based not on my opinion, but reader votes. Th
Fancy another All-Song Verse? I'm dicing with this as an epigraph for the opening. We'll see. #authorsofig #instapoem #fantasybooks
Another All-Song Verse for you. I love this one. It's more vibes than plot or worldbuilding. But this is insta, isn't it all mostly vibes? #authorsofig #poemoftheday #fantasybooks
Well, it's called the All-Song Saga for a reason! Rhyme and rhythm plays an important part in The Fortune-Teller's Son. Until I've got proper updates for you guys, I thought I'd share some snippets in the form of the 'All-Song Verses'. Hope you en

My works in progress

  • A high-stakes tale of prophetic intrigue that begins with The Fortune-Teller’s Son. Find out more, here.

  • A race to cure the world of a foul pollutant that creates twisted duplicates of all it touches — with swords and in sandals.

  • No Country for Old Men with unicorns. What more is there to say?

  • A fantasy murder mystery. More to come on this soon.