I have and do read science fictionfantasy novels but the stories, written by authors such as ursula le guin, marge piercy, and octavia butler, have had a pretty blatant secondwave feminist social commentary. Amber benson cowrote and directed the animated webseries ghosts of albion with christopher golden for the bbc. Deaths daughter by amber benson penguin random house audio. Calliope reaperjones has begun to accept that her father is, in fact, death and that it might be a good idea to learn to handle her magic, when cerberus, hells guard dog, calls in a favor she owes him. Amber nicole benson born january 8, 1977 is an american actress, writer, director, and producer. Deaths daughter ebook by amber benson rakuten kobo. And yes, ive seen other work benson has written, performed, and directed. Her first solo novel, death s daughter, was published by penguin in 2009, with a children s book for simon and schuster called the new newbridge academy to follow in. As a child benson studied music and dance, performing in the birmingham. Apart from writing, amber benson is also known to be a prominent actress. Cats claw is the second novel in the calliope reaperjones series by amber benson.
She owes a debt to cerberus, the three headed dog that guards the gates of hell a debt that involves a trip to purgatory, las vegas, ancient egypt, and a discount department store thats more frightening. Deaths daughter calliope reaperjones, book 1 by amber benson. Calliope reaperjones by amber benson the author pulls from religion and mythology in. Jan 16, 2009 amber benson creates a universe similar to piers anthony s on a pale horse. Benson grew up attending a reform synagogue in alabama. Death s daughter by amber benson, 9780441016945, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Miss benson earned a large following for her popular role as tara maclay on tvs buffy the vampire slayer. As if that wasnt shocking enough callie soon learns she is only one who can step into her fathers shoes to protect her mom and younger sister.
Amber benson creates a universe similar to piers anthonys on a pale horse. She is best known for her role as tara maclay on buffy the vampire slayer. Calliope reaperjones has a simple life in new york, a city she loves. Deaths daughter by amber benson free ebook download. The first time i recall hearing the name calliope reaperjones was almost exactly one year ago when amber benson was being interviewed by trent of pink is the new blog.
Amber benson calliope reaperjones so just wanted a normal life. Deaths daughter by amber benson, 9780441016945, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Deaths daughter by amber benson ace, 2009 bookbanter. Deaths daughter by amber benson penguin random house. Deaths daughter is about calliope reaperjones, a 24 year old girl working as an assistant living in new york city. Yes, amber benson is that same lovely young lady who was made to look like a sullen simpleton in her most famous role, tara the brown cow in buffy the vampire slayer. As an actress, she has appeared in dozens of roles in feature films, tv movies, and television. This title is due for release on february 22, 2011. Jun 23, 2009 midtown comics in new york city will present amber benson, signing her novel death s daughter, the first book in a trilogy from penguin books. Benson was born january 8, 1977, in birmingham, alabama, the daughter of diane and edward benson, a psychiatrist. Jun 26, 2009 deaths daughter, the first novel in a planned trilogy by amber benson who played tara on buffy the vampire slayer may not seem like the moments usual fodder. The duo then novelized the series in two books for random house.
Benson and golden also coauthored the novella the seven whistlers. She has a younger sister, danielle who is an artist. Deaths daughter, written by buffy actress amber benson, is very upbeat, with the language simply swelling with popcultural references and snappy. I think it qualifies as urban fantasy, though it might more accurately be described by the more general term contemporary fantasy. Now shes the author of aces hottest new series killer novels featuring calliope reaperjones, who doesnt want to be daddys little girl anymore view our feature on amber bensons deaths daughter. She started acting when she was only 14 but her big break came when she started to star in the tv series buffy the vampire slayer as tara maclay. The book is an urban fantasy about the preposterously named calliope reaperjones, whose father happens to be death. Vegetarian television buffy the vampire slayer tara maclay 200002 filmography as director drones 23jan2010 lovers, liars and. I havent finished reading montaignes essays yet, but its summer, and sometimes a guy just needs a break from 16thcentury france. The video made me laugh so hard that i immediately ordered all 3 books and i was really looking forward to reading them. While amber is an actress, she is also a director, producer and an experienced. As an actress, she has appeared in dozens of roles in feature films, tv movies, and television series, including.
Amber benson is the author of the echo park coven novels and the calliope reaperjones novels. Midtown comics in new york city will present amber benson, signing her novel deaths daughter, the first book in a trilogy from penguin books. So i picked up a book ive had on my shelf for awhile. View our feature on amber benson s death s daughter. Because tara the sapphic sue is the patron of emo lesbian young girls everywhere, i can only dread the repercussions that will. Daddys little girlfor the last few years id been in a state o. Deaths daughter king county library system overdrive. She has a younger sister, danielle, who is an artist. Like that series, the role of death is suddenly forced upon the main character, who quickly must learn to cope with a multitude of other powers who might have other agendas. After having an impromptu conversation about personal philosophies and spiritual beliefs, amber brought up a forthcoming three book. I got myself a copy of deaths daughter by amber benson because, hey, tara wrote a book. By clicking notify me you consent to receiving electronic marketing communications from.
Amber benson goodreads author, christopher golden goodreads author 3. Its the story of calliope reaperjones, who has to take over her fathers responsibilities as death because hes disappeared. Deaths daughter calliope reaperjones, book 1 by amber benson book cover, description, publication history. I was kind of expecting a certain type of novel, and to a certain extent, i did get it. Calliope reaper jones is the daughter of death and theres a good bit of interesting information on the whole death business and how an agreement was reached between god and the devil on how it should be run.
If youre a fan of buffy the vampire slayer, youll probably recognize amber as the actress who infused life and love into the character of tara. Book recommendations for people who like death s daughter by amber benson. Death s daughter is about calliope reaperjones, a 24 year old girl working as an assistant living in new york city. I first heard about death s daughter when i stumbled across a video of the author amber benson giving a reading from serpent s storm on twitter.
Miss benson earned a large following for her popular role as tara maclay on tv s buffy the vampire slayer. Im deaths daughter andas of very recentlythe reluctant head of my fathers company, death, inc. Mar 26, 2019 amber benson discusses buffy the vampire slayer, her new book deaths daughter and more. I first heard about deaths daughter when i stumbled across a video of the author amber benson giving a reading from serpents storm on twitter. Her father is jewish and her mother was raised southern baptist. She lives in new york, which is in her blood as a fashionista, but has not had a. She is a perfectly normal girl except for the fact that shes deaths daughter. Amber benson, born in 1977 in birmingham, alabama, is an american actress, writer, film director, and film producer.
Buffy the vampire slayer actress amber benson at midtown. Benson was born in birmingham, alabama to psychiatrist, edward and diane benson. Amber benson audio books, best sellers, author bio. Death s daughter by amber benson 2009 ill start by admitting that death s daughter isnt something that i would usually read. She owes a debt to cerberus, the three headed dog that guards the gate s of hell a debt that involves a trip to purgatory, las vegas, ancient egypt, and a discount department store that s more frightening than any supernatural creature shell ever encounter. Because tara the sapphic sue is the patron of emo lesbian young girls everywhere, i can only. I was curious, and therefore went out and bought the first two books of her series. She cares little for her boss and job, but enjoys the fashions and the stores, and is on the lookout for the perfect hunk to marry and spend the rest of her life with. Amber benson was born on january 8, 1977 in birmingham, alabama. Deaths daughter a calliope reaperjones novel benson, amber on amazon. Death s daughter calliope reaperjones series, book 1. While still in her teens, she was involved in productions at the local community theatre. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. As an actress, she has appeared in dozens of roles in feature films, tv.
I have reached my 5,000 friend threshold at my personal facebook page. Deaths daughter, the first novel in a planned trilogy by amber benson who played tara on buffy the vampire slayer may not seem like the moments usual fodder. She cocreated, cowrote, and directed the animated supernatural web series ghosts of albion with christopher golden, which they followed with a series of. Her first solo novel, deaths daughter, was published by penguin in 2009, with a childrens book for simon and schuster called the new newbridge academy to follow in. She is a perfectly normal girl except for the fact that she s death s daughter. Amber benson discusses buffy the vampire slayer, her new book deaths daughter and more. Somewhere on the continuum is piers anthonys zane death from on a pale horse. As a young girl, she studied singing, dancing as well as acting. Now sheas the author of aceas hottest new seriesa killer novels featuring calliope reaperjones, who doesnat want to be daddyas little girl anymore.
As a child benson studied music and dance, performing in the. Amber nicole benson born january 8, 1977 is an american actress, writer, film director, and film producer. I think calliope reaperjones falls a little ahead of zane, and thats something, because anthony is clearly an established talent in the fantasy field while amber benson is a relative newcomer. For the last few years id been in a state of bliss living under a selfimposed forgetting charm, because i so did not want to go into the family business. While amber is an actress, she is also a director, producer and.
In deaths daughter, the first novel in the series, callies quiet life is shattered with the news that her father the ceo of death inc and her older sister, thalia have both been kidnapped. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Summary from the book jacket my name is calliope reaperjones, and im deaths daughter. Amber benson narrator amber benson is the author of the echo park coven novels and the calliope reaperjones novels. Yes, i know, i know, the actor is not the character. Meet amber bensons authentically original creation locusmy name is calliope reaperjones callie to my friends. Listen to death s daughter audiobook by amber benson. Deaths daughter by amber benson 2009 ill start by admitting that deaths daughter isnt something that i would usually read. I think it qualifies as urban fantasy, though it might more accurately be described by the more general. Amber benson cocreated, cowrote, and directed the animated supernatural webseries ghosts of albion with christopher golden, followed by a series of novels including witchery and accursed, and the novella astray. Enter your email below to be notified as soon as it is available.
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