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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's taken a fair amount of hustling, but I landed a teaching position down here this morning. That's a load off. I do really want to stay here. Like forever. 🫶🏻

A white Andalusian hilltop town with a church steeple at the crown.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Looks like I succeeded in what I went to Madrid to do. We shall see. Homeward bound now.

A statue of King Philip II on horseback before the red buildings and turrets of Plaza Mayor, Madrid.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Getting back to this one by @clhellisen.com this afternoon. Enjoying it muchly so far. It has a wonderful atmosphere.

The silhouette of antlers on a rich red background is the cover of "The Shape of Monsters" by CL Hellisen.

The tagline reads: Will magic bind them or set them free?

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just to let folks know, an ARC of "Mother of Night" is now available to request on Netgalley. Gracias! 🙏🏻📚💙

Arc copy of "Mother of Night" available to request.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tonight's splendour. So thankful to have these views from the casa.

A golden sunset over the sea. Houses and trees in the foreground.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Don't invite me to a cowboy party and expect me not to turn up as a bandito.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Not Our Cat is quite at home. He's completely deaf and comes most days. His owner, the little old lady across the street, says she's never seen him behave this way before. Me: Have you considered the possibility that your cat is a homosexual? She digested this. Then laughed uproariously.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This afternoon's comfort read. It's an old fave and Halloween is taking too long. Incidentally, I've paid a visit to Irving's house in Seville. He lived there for a year in 1828.

A silhouette of a horseman in spooky trees is the cover of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A late pre-order treat to myself for finishing the edits. I lurve the cover, the story appeals and I already know that @clhellisen.com is an author that everyone should be reading. 📚💙🌈

A silhouette of antlers on a red background makes up the cover of "The Shape of Monsters" by CL Hellisen, an exciting new Fantasy novel.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's always great to see the stuff you write become an actual thing. 🙏🏻📚💙 #Arcs

Advance reader copies of Tapeworm by AP Thayer, Morsels by Abe Moss, Mother of Night by yours truly and Ana Must Die Again by EJ Green

A poster of Tapeworm makes up the background.

Advance reader copies of Tapeworm by AP Thayer, Morsels by Abe Moss, Mother of Night by yours truly and Ana Must Die Again by EJ Green

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Not our cat in a contemplative mood this morning. Quiet for long periods at a time, this particular expression usually signifies an impending outburst on the works of Descartes or Voltaire.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is a place where boundaries meet and the winds make war.

The old town of Tarifa with church tower looking across the Strait to Morocco.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Rather enjoying this in my recovery. Only on episode 3, so no spoilers, please.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Hmm. Not great. A metal fence went into my leg. But he did get iodine and made some stew.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Rather enjoying the late summer vibes, the weight loss, the bedroom and the fact that I'm off to meet him out of work for a cocktail. Thought I'd share.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

You do not tire of waking up to the mountains of the African continent of a morning.

A view of Moroccan mountains across the Strait from the casa

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"A strange white presence at the terrace door this morning, uninvited and yet so patient..."

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I love Star Trek. If you believe in the core principles of the show, then I very much want you to live long and prosper.

Leonard Nimoy as Spock (photo on red background with blurred stone age space monuments), making the Vulcan with his hand to signify, "Live long and prosper."

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I know. This was the old fella's reaction as I stood over him scratching my head. He did spare me a glance.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"Aw what a sweet big white cat," thought I as I was sweeping the living room. Then I remembered we don't have a cat.

A white cat curled up on the sofa in a shaded room.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Don't hate on me, but this is a 2 minute walk from the casa.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The airport hotel is a rip off! But the lighting is nice.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Higher up this morning. One last hike before I turn my sails for home tomorrow. And one of the best I've known. 🥾 #Sendero

Mount Teide overlooking forests and a small mountain town.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I'm about halfway through a late 19th century novel about a man (Durtal) discovering the presence of Satanism in fin de siècle Paris. Enjoying muchly.

An artistic depiction of naked people being dragged into hell by a dark, tailed demon. Flames in background. This is the Penguin edition of Là-Bas (The Damned) by J.K. Huysman.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Coast hike this afternoon. That blew the cobwebs away. 🌊

Rocky coastline and mountains of northwest Tenerife

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Listless. A little homesick. No spoons to write, so I'm having a *mild day out. *I don't want to do much.

Lots of colourful ribbons above a cafe in a Canarian village plaza.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Went to Garachico for supplies. This used to be the main port of Tenerife until Teide erupted in 1706 and lava consumed much of the town.

A white church spire above festive ribbons to mark a holy saints day.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Afternoon schlomp: "Indiana Jones et les Aventuriers de l'Arche perdue". Still one of my favourite movies ever. 🤠

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Morning! Not a bad view from the roof terrace. Got the casa for two whole weeks, so now I obviously have to sit down and write. *Cries under the volcano* 🌋✍🏻 #Adelante

A view of Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spanish territory and the third highest volcano in the world, over the banana plantations under a clear blue sky.

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It isn't every day you get to see one of the oldest trees in the world. This one is an estimated 1000 years old.

A close up of the gnarled trunk of the dragon tree.

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