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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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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...
Ben Meeks
Dec 18, 20232 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...
Ben Meeks
Dec 7, 20231 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...
Ben Meeks
Oct 10, 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...
Ben Meeks
Sep 24, 20232 min read
Annabelle/Annabelle Creation Review - Spoiler Free
These are horror movies in the Conjuring franchise, and you can expect a lot of the same flavor from them. Just like in the franchise...
Ben Meeks
Sep 17, 20232 min read
Insidious Series Review – Spoiler Free
Before I get into talking about the movies themselves let’s talk about view order. There are five insidious movies. Movies three and...
Ben Meeks
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Dungeon Crawler Carl By Matt Dinniman - 5/5
When I got into LitRPG I was intrigued by the concept and woefully underwhelmed by the quality of what I found available, even on the TOP...
Ben Meeks
Sep 14, 20231 min read
The Tipping Point By Malcolm Gladwell – 5/5
What do Hushpuppies Shoes, the aids epidemic, and Blues Clues have in common? They all tipped. That is, they grew at an exponential rate....
Ben Meeks
Aug 11, 20231 min read
The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series Book 1 by Michael Connelly – 5/5
This book follows the exploits of Vietnam tunnel rat, turned police detective, Harry Bosch. It begins when the body of a tunnel rat is...
Ben Meeks
Aug 11, 20231 min read
Violent Night Movie Review - 5/5 blood soaked stars
Violent Night is not your average Christmas movie. The story goes, before Santa was Santa he was a Viking warrior. Now, after 1,100 years...
Ben Meeks
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Review of The Tomb by F.Paul Wilson - 4.6/5
I listened to the audiobook, which was narrated by Andrew Wincott. I'd give this book 4.6 stars. Its a sold story that’s well written....
Ben Meeks
Feb 8, 20232 min read
The Menu - Spoiler Free Review
Last night my wife and I were talking about what to watch and she tells me about a horror film called “The Menu.” I’m going to be honest…...
Ben Meeks
Feb 5, 20232 min read
The Keeper Chronicles Trilogy
I have my kickstarter promotion up. You can get the complete trilogy, with the bonus short story. You can get it for about half off what...
Ben Meeks
Jul 27, 20221 min read
It's official, I'm an author.
Taken is available for purchase. To me three books is a milestone. It's what officially makes someone an author. Anyone can write a book....
Ben Meeks
Jul 7, 20222 min read
May Newsletter
2022 Atlanta Self Publishing Conference I had the honor to speak at the first ASPC! My topic was The Art of Selling at Events. Its...
Ben Meeks
May 12, 20222 min read
January Newsletter
I’ve been taking it easy in January due to two things. First, I injured my ankle and could barely walk for a week. I’m mobile again but...
Ben Meeks
Jan 21, 20222 min read
Free story!
I'm hard at work on the final draft of Taken. I'm hoping to have it out by the end of January. I wrote a short story that takes place...
Ben Meeks
Dec 2, 20211 min read
October Update, Plus Your Next Read
Since Last I Wrote... It’s been a rough couple months. Most of you have probably seen the update about my father passing at the beginning...
Ben Meeks
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Exciting News!
Today I became a full time author. I’ve been working at ADP for twenty one years. I never intended for it to turn into a career. When I...
Ben Meeks
Jul 23, 20212 min read
Army of the Dead - 3.5/5 - Walking Dead meets Ocean’s Eleven
No Spoilers - I would classify Army of the Dead as an Action-gore flick. I’ll go ahead and out this out there… If you don’t like blood...
Ben Meeks
May 31, 20213 min read
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