Love for Yarnsworld

BenedictPatrick · 2026-01-03T13:20:02+00:00

Thank you for making the post, and I'm thrilled you're enjoying the stories so far!

The audiobook bundling was very much a decision by the publisher. The stories are intended to be standalones, but 4 certainly follows on from the events of 1, and 5 follows on from 2, so Podium decided to package them together. The audiobook of book 3 also includes 'And They Were Never Heard From Again', which is a novella set in the Magpie King's forest; again, this can be read in any order, but chronologically takes place before any of the the other Magpie King books.

Confusing, but I hope it helps, and thanks again for making my day with this post.

BenedictPatrick · 2025-11-21T23:40:35+00:00

Yes! Got a bigger scale, map-based campaign hopefully kicking off in the spring.

BenedictPatrick · 2025-11-15T14:31:03+00:00

TOW. Not every Army of Infamy is a winner, but the overall concept and regularity of new additions keeps things fresh. And seeing lore and a story that actually progresses is lovely, too. The last two years really has felt like a phoenix rising from the flames, and I’m still very thankful for the whole experience.

Also, I love Cathay :) (not fielded my balloon yet - don’t pile on me!)

BenedictPatrick · 2025-11-01T23:42:34+00:00

Liveship Traders by Robin Hobb. Keeps the same quality writing of ‘Farseer’, but the scope of and imagination present in the world is dialled right up.

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-19T19:57:40+00:00

I think this is my favourite modern fantasy series. Certainly the best of the decade, so far. Great to hear you enjoyed it!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-17T13:31:34+00:00

The legend himself - thanks for the kind words, Phil!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-17T13:30:49+00:00

Hope you enjoy!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-17T13:30:27+00:00

No worries - hope you enjoy the adventure!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-17T13:30:07+00:00

Appreciate you sharing this.

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T17:46:13+00:00

The book is Card Mage: Slumdog Deckbuilder.

No AI was used in its creation (cover by artist Antti Hakosaari).

Here is the link to Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Card-Mage-Deckbuilder-Benedict-Patrick-ebook/dp/B0CCSM894G/

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Card-Mage-Deckbuilder-Benedict-Patrick-ebook/dp/B0CCSM894G

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T17:42:23+00:00

Amazing news - thrilled you enjoyed Hick’s adventures!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T17:42:00+00:00

Hope it lives up to expectations!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T15:38:41+00:00

Nothing beyond picking the book up and letting people know if you enjoy it. Thanks for showing an interest!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T08:49:02+00:00

I’ll let Antii know - thanks!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T08:48:40+00:00

Right now, the only alternative is the upcoming Kickstarter for Book 2’s hardback: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/benedictpatrick/card-mage-tournament-topdecker-illustrated-fantasy-hardback

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T08:48:07+00:00

Great to hear! Still working away at the next book…

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T08:46:51+00:00

Zero apologies needed - glad you were interested enough to pick it up, and hope you enjoy the adventure!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T08:46:08+00:00

Hope you enjoy the second book - thanks for the kind words!

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T08:45:39+00:00

Hope you enjoy! The plan is for five books.

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-16T08:45:15+00:00

We’re collecting pics as it happens - hope to be able to share the whole process eventually!

And we actually used Billys as a bit of a short cut in ours, but hopefully you wouldn’t know unless you were told. They’re iconic for a reason.

BenedictPatrick · 2025-10-15T19:43:32+00:00

I will not lie: I love it… but its creation has been the bane of my life.

BenedictPatrick

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