Ben Kane
@benkaneauthor.bsky.social
Irishman, former veterinarian, fulltime historical fiction author, rugby nut. Fundraiser for Combat Stress and Park in the Past. Over 1.5 million books sold in 15 countries. 11 or 12 (!) Sunday Times Top Ten bestsellers. Also at facebook.com/benkanebooks
It's Christmas and all that.
Want to be 'the one' who receives this genuine Roman child's ring? (See 1p piece to realise how teeny their finger was.)
I'll throw in a signed large format paperback of Rome.
Open worldwide.
To possibly be 'the one', simply leave a comment.
Ends when I feel like it.
Want to be 'the one' who receives this genuine Roman child's ring? (See 1p piece to realise how teeny their finger was.)
I'll throw in a signed large format paperback of Rome.
Open worldwide.
To possibly be 'the one', simply leave a comment.
Ends when I feel like it.
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It's Christmas and all that.
Want to be 'the one' who receives this genuine Roman child's ring? (See 1p piece to realise how teeny their finger was.)
I'll throw in a signed large format paperback of Rome.
Open worldwide.
To possibly be 'the one', simply leave a comment.
Ends when I feel like it.
Want to be 'the one' who receives this genuine Roman child's ring? (See 1p piece to realise how teeny their finger was.)
I'll throw in a signed large format paperback of Rome.
Open worldwide.
To possibly be 'the one', simply leave a comment.
Ends when I feel like it.
Is there appetite out there for a crowdfunded novella this year?
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Is there appetite out there for a crowdfunded novella this year?
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
Check your inbox and spam folder.
Just sent out a newsletter with a chance to be the owner of a signed paperback of Rome!
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September 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Bit late to announce it, but Crusader is only 99p on the Amazon Kindle store until 31st August. Snap it up!
August 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Bit late to announce it, but Crusader is only 99p on the Amazon Kindle store until 31st August. Snap it up!
Getting to the closing stages of A Land Aflame (Hannibal 4) & my mind is buzzing with ideas4 THE SECRET PROJECT, a novel I aim2start in Sept. Totally new time period. Amazing idea. Huge potential.
Can't say more, except I spent > £200 on textbooks just now!
Focus, Ben, focus. 😆
Can't say more, except I spent > £200 on textbooks just now!
Focus, Ben, focus. 😆
August 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Getting to the closing stages of A Land Aflame (Hannibal 4) & my mind is buzzing with ideas4 THE SECRET PROJECT, a novel I aim2start in Sept. Totally new time period. Amazing idea. Huge potential.
Can't say more, except I spent > £200 on textbooks just now!
Focus, Ben, focus. 😆
Can't say more, except I spent > £200 on textbooks just now!
Focus, Ben, focus. 😆
King - the ebook - is just 99p at the moment in the UK!
Grab yourself a copy --->>>
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Ben-Kan...
Grab yourself a copy --->>>
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Ben-Kan...
July 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
King - the ebook - is just 99p at the moment in the UK!
Grab yourself a copy --->>>
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Ben-Kan...
Grab yourself a copy --->>>
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Ben-Kan...
Slipcase editions and regular first editions of Rome are landing all over the place. Some very happy readers out there - and pets!
June 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Slipcase editions and regular first editions of Rome are landing all over the place. Some very happy readers out there - and pets!
The one man band has been going all day today.
52 copies of Rome signed, dedicated, packaged:
20 posted today, 32 to be posted tomorrow.
That leaves the 100 slipcase editions - still waiting on a delivery date for the slipcases. Thanks for your patience, all!
52 copies of Rome signed, dedicated, packaged:
20 posted today, 32 to be posted tomorrow.
That leaves the 100 slipcase editions - still waiting on a delivery date for the slipcases. Thanks for your patience, all!
May 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The one man band has been going all day today.
52 copies of Rome signed, dedicated, packaged:
20 posted today, 32 to be posted tomorrow.
That leaves the 100 slipcase editions - still waiting on a delivery date for the slipcases. Thanks for your patience, all!
52 copies of Rome signed, dedicated, packaged:
20 posted today, 32 to be posted tomorrow.
That leaves the 100 slipcase editions - still waiting on a delivery date for the slipcases. Thanks for your patience, all!
Fancy a slipcase, signed first edition of Rome, plus a genuine Roman coin?
There will be 50.
There will also be 50 slipcases without the coin, and another 200 special edition hardbacks.
THEY ARE GOING SUPER FAST!
Check out the post on my author page on Facebook:
facebook.com/benkanebooks
There will be 50.
There will also be 50 slipcases without the coin, and another 200 special edition hardbacks.
THEY ARE GOING SUPER FAST!
Check out the post on my author page on Facebook:
facebook.com/benkanebooks
April 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Fancy a slipcase, signed first edition of Rome, plus a genuine Roman coin?
There will be 50.
There will also be 50 slipcases without the coin, and another 200 special edition hardbacks.
THEY ARE GOING SUPER FAST!
Check out the post on my author page on Facebook:
facebook.com/benkanebooks
There will be 50.
There will also be 50 slipcases without the coin, and another 200 special edition hardbacks.
THEY ARE GOING SUPER FAST!
Check out the post on my author page on Facebook:
facebook.com/benkanebooks
Late Roman silver siliquae found in Norfolk, part of the Colkirk hoard. One of these (or similar) will be with each slipcase edition of Rome, my upcoming novel in May.
I particularly like these, as Honorius, depicted on many, was emperor & half-brother to Galla Placidia, the book's main character.
I particularly like these, as Honorius, depicted on many, was emperor & half-brother to Galla Placidia, the book's main character.
February 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Late Roman silver siliquae found in Norfolk, part of the Colkirk hoard. One of these (or similar) will be with each slipcase edition of Rome, my upcoming novel in May.
I particularly like these, as Honorius, depicted on many, was emperor & half-brother to Galla Placidia, the book's main character.
I particularly like these, as Honorius, depicted on many, was emperor & half-brother to Galla Placidia, the book's main character.
Catch a FREE talk with me at 2 p.m. ET (USA) / 7 p.m. (UK) next Thursday, the 27th February. Held w a library in Ashland, Ma, USA, it will be all things Viking!
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REGISTER FREE HERE:
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February 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Catch a FREE talk with me at 2 p.m. ET (USA) / 7 p.m. (UK) next Thursday, the 27th February. Held w a library in Ashland, Ma, USA, it will be all things Viking!
REGISTER FREE HERE:
ashlandmass.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/vir...
REGISTER FREE HERE:
ashlandmass.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/vir...
Even the gladiators are reading my books!
February 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Even the gladiators are reading my books!
Nice! The Forgotten Legion in Serbian, a new language for my books!
February 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Nice! The Forgotten Legion in Serbian, a new language for my books!
Because it's marmalade time of year, and I'm so tired of politics. I forgot the dark muscovado sugar (normally, about 15% of the sugar), but didn't forget the Cointreau! It tastes v good.
Like a jar? Leave a comment & you might be 'the one'!
UK only, sorry. Sending abroad is asking for a broken jar.
Like a jar? Leave a comment & you might be 'the one'!
UK only, sorry. Sending abroad is asking for a broken jar.
January 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Because it's marmalade time of year, and I'm so tired of politics. I forgot the dark muscovado sugar (normally, about 15% of the sugar), but didn't forget the Cointreau! It tastes v good.
Like a jar? Leave a comment & you might be 'the one'!
UK only, sorry. Sending abroad is asking for a broken jar.
Like a jar? Leave a comment & you might be 'the one'!
UK only, sorry. Sending abroad is asking for a broken jar.