Ben Kesp
Ben Kesp
Author
(Mystery & Fantasy)
2014 - Present
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Hello and welcome to the world of Ben Kesp
"Writing is a powerful art of communication and everyone should have the freedom to express"
VISION
Entertain & Educate
ABOUT
Ben Kesp is an independent fantasy and mystery author, publisher and brand name who lives in Ireland. Ben has published several books, distributed internationally.
Writing started as a form of escapism, delving into another period or world, where characters sprung to life, much influenced by radio drama - visualisation of what cannot be seen. Roald Dahl, Michael Bond, Raymond E Feist, Emily Bronte, J.R.R. Tolkien, Ildefonso Falcones, Carlos Ruiz Zafón, are just some authors that inspire a passion for reading.
Ben teaches creative writing and the craft of writing, helping writers to construct and prepare manuscripts for publication. He has written feature articles for Irish Central, New York; MoonProject, UK; and for other online publications.
Ben continues his passion in writing and teaching.
TIMELINE OF BEN KESP
2025
FANTASY GENRE
Jan: Publication of Develop the Craft of Writing - Book 1 of the Writer Book Series with Leaves Publishing
Mar: Audiobook Publication of The Portrait of Isabella Simmons, The Witch of Ballyvale, Landed Estate, and The Letter, with Apple Audiobooks
Sep: Publication of Guide to Indpendent Publishing - Book 2 of the Writer Book Series with Leaves Publishing
Nov: Launch of the Uis-Valla Universe Wiki website
2024
FANTASY GENRE
Feb: Ben Kesp Writers Hub Newsletter on LinkedIn - a guide for writers
2023
FANTASY GENRE
Jul: Fiction & Fantasy Newsletter on Substack
Jul: Creation of the Uis-Valla Fantasy Universe brand
Nov: Publication of Guardian: Rise of the Gods
2019
MYSTERY GENRE
Feb: Creative Writing teaching postion with the Crescent College
Mar: Publication of Friday: My Story – Pt 6 Dr Elizabeth Bannon Series
May: Publication of Dr Elizabeth Bannon – Entire 6 Pt Short Story Series - replaces the original publications
Jun: Wrote "Memory" for stage - performed by Victoria Libby, Inspired Voices Concert, Tri-County Mental Health Services, Maine, U.S.
Jul: WEB SERIES: Doorway - weekly on the Ben Kesp Website
Sep: WEB SERIES: The Kingdom of Malaar - weekly on the Ben Kesp Website
2018
MYSTERY GENRE
Mar: Publication of The Portrait of Isabella Simmons
Nov: Publication of Friday: Revelation – Pt 5 Dr Elizabeth Bannon Series
2017
MYSTERY GENRE
Aug: Publication of Friday: Battle Ground – Pt 4 Dr Elizabeth Bannon Series
2016
MYSTERY GENRE
Jan: WEB SERIES: The Witch of Ballyvale - weekly on the Literature & Culture Corner Blog
Mar: Publication of The Witch of Ballyvale
Mar: Launch of the new Ben Kesp author website
May: Publication of Friday: Project God Trials – Pt 2 Dr Elizabeth Bannon Series
Jun: Wrote "Battle of Mag Tuired" for stage - performed by Victoria Libby, Inspired Voices Concert, Tri-County Mental Health Services, Maine, U.S.
Sep: Publication of Landed Estate – Entire 3 Pt Series - replaces the original publications
Sep: Publication of Friday: New Dawn – Pt 3 Dr Elizabeth Bannon Series
Nov: Launched the Ben Kesp Writers Hub - Writer Workshops
2015
MYSTERY GENRE
Feb: Publication of Inheritance – Pt 2 of Landed Estate
Mar: Nominee for the Twitter Shorty Awards
Oct: Publication of A Time Forgotten – Pt 3 of Landed Estate
2014
MYSTERY GENRE
Apr: Publication of The Letter
Apr: Pen of Kesp, Subscription Newsletter. Circulation Apr 2014 to Oct 2017 [36 issues]
May: Publication of Friday – Pt 1 Dr Elizabeth Bannon Series
Sep: Publication of Secrets – Pt 1 of Landed Estate
Nov: Featured in the Indie Scribe Magazine, UK
2012
Oct: Established the Literature & Culture Corner Blog
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