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Newsletter · By Ben Wakeman · English · Paid tier available · Official site

Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Sep 28, 2026
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Sep 14, 2026

Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    The Walk From Me To You (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    Daedalia is a serialized novel, with a new chapter released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Each chapter is a 10–15 minute read/listen. Check out the Table of Contents if you want to jump to a specific chapter. Want something to binge while you wait? Three novels, complete with audio narration are ready for you to dive in.<div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor

  2. Issue · Sep 21, 2026

    The Dinner Party (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    Daedalia is a serialized novel, with a new chapter released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Each chapter is a 10–15 minute read/listen. Check out the Table of Contents if you want to jump to a specific chapter. Want something to binge while you wait? Three novels, complete with audio narration are ready for you to dive in.<div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor

  3. Issue · Sep 14, 2026

    Beyond Here Lie Monsters (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    My latest novel Harmony House is out in the world and getting some wonderful reviews from readers. Order it from your local bookstore or grab it direct from my publisher, Tiny Worlds! If you’ve read it and enjoyed, please leave a review at Goodreads.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!b

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