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Writing Advice
11 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Writing My First Book
11 things I wish I'd known before writing my first book — honest lessons on craft, process, and mindset from a publis...
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Author
Ben Luxon
Thought-provoking stories that blend technology, philosophy, and masterful world-building — crafted to challenge perspectives and ignite the imagination.
The Books
All Works
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Sunset in the East
Sci-Fi Short Story Collection
Eight mind-bending tales of distant futures, bizarre aliens, and the absurdity of humanity — from psychological thrillers to dark humour. Free on Kindle Unlimited.
Coming Soon
The Shadow of Eshu
Epic Fantasy Novel
An empire crumbling from within. A soldier who lost his purpose. A woman who will burn kingdoms down for revenge. A sweeping tale of loyalty, war, and sorcery.
The First
Ash Falls The God Forge Trilogy · Book I
Ash Falls The God Forge Trilogy · Book I
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The First Ash Falls
Fantasy Novel · The God Forge Trilogy, Book 1
A city ruled by magic-bound metal. A young man branded a criminal. An impossible heist from the temple of a god. The God Forge Trilogy begins.
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Sci-Fi Stories Classic short fiction
Sci-Fi Stories Classic short fiction
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Free Sci-Fi Short Stories
Classic Short Fiction · Free via Newsletter
Ten hand-picked classic science fiction short stories delivered straight to your inbox. The foundational reads every sci-fi fan should know — completely free.
From the Blog
Writer's Corner
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Writing Advice
Character Development Exercises: How to Create Unforgettable Characters
Character development exercises for writers — practical techniques to build unforgettable characters your readers wil...
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Writing Advice
Static vs Dynamic Characters: What They Are and Why They Matter in Storytelling
Static vs dynamic characters explained — what they are, how they differ, and why both matter to make your story work.
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The Author
About Ben Luxon
Drawing inspiration from technology, philosophy, and the art of world-building, Ben Luxon crafts immersive stories that challenge perspectives and ignite the imagination.
His debut release, Sunset in the East, is a compelling collection of mind-bending sci-fi short stories, blending psychological thrillers with dark humour and absurdism. Two novel-length projects — The Shadow of Eshu and The First Ash Falls — are currently in development.
When not writing fiction, Ben writes about writing — sharing hard-won lessons on craft, structure, and the long road from first draft to published book.
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