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Thanks for stopping by Chisel and Quill. I'm Ben Meeks, a Sci-fi/Fantasy author and woodworker. this is the place to find all my creations. Below you will find a blog with book, TV, and Movie reviews.
This site seems to be a constant work in progress so check back every so often to see how its coming along. If you're in the market for a custom pen, I always have some even if they aren't on the site. I also make custom orders. Contact me for info.
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Ben Meeks
Jan 13 min read
How George R.R. Martin shaped my 2025.
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard Martin’s admission that he may never finish Game of Thrones . Let’s be honest, we all knew it. I think it’s...
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Ben Meeks
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Dragon Pen Kickstarter
I'm happy to announce the first Chisel and Quill Kickstarter! Its a collaboration with Richard Fierce. If you aren't familiar with...
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Ben Meeks
Oct 1, 20243 min read
New title from Sidestreet Publishing...
My mother published a book, Rose, in 2007 about her life growing up in the mountains of West Virginia. I wasn’t involved with the process...
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Ben Meeks
Aug 20, 20241 min read
Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
I’ve been told a few times that Paxor Seven is a lot like Old Man’s War . Of course I had to read it. The premise of the story is; when...
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Ben Meeks
Jul 3, 20241 min read
In the middle of a redesign
Just wanted to drop a quick note to anyone visiting my page to explain why things might look a little weird. I'm in the meddle of a...
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Ben Meeks
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Guns Akimbo
Since Harry Potter Daniel Radcliff has done some pretty weird movies. One of the gems of the post Harry Potter phase is Guns Akimbo. It...
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Ben Meeks
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Lucky Number Sleven
The Boss and The Rabbi are two crime bosses that used to be friends but are nor bitter enemies. They live across the street from each...
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May 12, 20241 min read
Necrotown by Alexander Nader 5/5
Necrotown is an urban fantasy that’s almost post apocalyptic or cyberpunk. It reminds me a lot of Shadowrun without the deckers. It’s set...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read
The Befallen by Cambria Williams
Sloane is a girl from a rural village living a simple life. She is kind and capable but is dealing with some insecurities. Her father is...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read
Solo Play is avaliable
Solo Play, Book One of my new sc-fi LitRPG series Paxor Seven is now available. It's about an elderly man who is uploading his...
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Mar 17, 20241 min read
Cyberpunk Edgerunners
Incase you weren’t aware, I love cyberpunk. I played cyberpunk 2077 a while ago which I will rate when I complete the game. This is set...
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Mar 17, 20241 min read
Delicious in Dungeon
I found this anime on Netflix and thought it looked interesting. The premise of the show is a group of adventurers in a dungeon and...
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Feb 17, 20242 min read
Halo on Paramount+
Until recently I didn’t know this show existed. It is currently airing episodes for season two, episodes are released Friday morning at 3...
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
The Way of Kings(Stormlight Archive Book One) by Brandon Sanderson
This is a beast of a book. Fourty five hours and thirty minutes of listening time, 1,008 pages. There are three main story lines in the...
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Dec 7, 20231 min read
Business Essentials for Writers by James P. Nettles
This book is essential for anyone trying to make a living from their writing. There’s more information presented than I can go into in a...
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Oct 9, 20232 min read
A Game of Thrones Book Review - 4.8/5
Let me start this off by saying I haven’t seen a single episode of the show. I tried to read the book years ago and couldn’t get though...
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Sep 24, 20232 min read
Screamers Review - Spoiler Free
There’s a good change you’ve probably never heard of Screamers. It’s a sci-fi horror movie from 1995. I watched it back then and remember...
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