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Vera Vaganova: Demon Slayer
Benjamin is currently working on his self-published debut novel. Vera Vaganova: Demon Slayer will be a supernatural thriller set in St. Petersburg’s Imperial Mariinsky Theatre. Vera must fight to protect the company and help Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov, and P.I. Tchaikovsky create the word’s most famous, enduring ballets. Join Benjamin’s email list to get updates about publication dates and discounts.
Smoke and Lights
Ben’s first novel Smoke and Lights, a contemporary book-club read, is available for publication. Enjoy the teaser synopsis and opening scenes below. A standalone short story excerpt has also been published in The Seattle Star. Qualified literary agents are welcome to contact Benjamin about representation.
Smoke and Lights
Roy and Cass chose not to repair their friendship before parting ways for good. Dancing in the ballet company became too painful for Roy, so to build the family life he wanted next, he heeded the signs to leave. Cass had almost given up on making it into the company at all, so when she landed a contract, she refused to feel guilty, no matter the circumstances.
Almost a year later, navigating his new path in Chicago is proving more confusing than Roy could ever have imagined. His new job feels meant-to-be but has him questioning his decision to put down roots. Cass is facing a new roadblock for her career, or is ballet becoming the roadblock? She still wants to break through to bigger roles, but she can't let this job come between her and her family. Roy and Cass crash back into each other’s life, pushing through unresolved anger to get help from the one person that can.