The Writing Cabin with Tarah Benner
Paranormal and dystopian author Tarah Benner discusses the writing life and her latest books, including the Witches of Mountain Shadow series, The Fringe, The Elderon Chronicles, and more.
Episodes
65 episodes
Tarah Reads Black Cameo Part II — A Witches of Mountain Shadow Short Story
This week on the podcast, Tarah reads part II of Black Cameo — a Witches of Mountain Shadow short story starring Fiona, Bellamy, and Eleanor. It's loads of spooky fun!Find all of Tarah's books here: https://tarahbenner.com/
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Episode 57
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27:58
Tarah Reads "Black Cameo" Part I (A Witches of Mountain Shadow Short Story)
This week, Tarah reads another story from the vault — Black Cameo, Part I.When Bellamy buys an antique desk at auction, he finds an antique pendant with mysterious properties hidden in the drawer. Fiona knows immediately that something isn'...
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Episode 56
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20:05
New Kitten Surprise, New Audiobooks, New Release
This week, Tarah tells the story of how her family came to get their new kitten, as well as the big surprise that the kitty had in store for them. She also talks about the release of Better Off Dead (Mountain Shadow Mysteries 1), the new audiob...
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Episode 55
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17:42
Tarah Reads Chapter 2 of Better Off Dead (Mountain Shadow Mysteries Book 1)
This week, Tarah reads the second chapter of Better Off Dead (Mountain Shadow Mysteries book one). Better Off Dead will be available May 15 for Kindle and in Kindle Unlimited.Caroline McCrithers has it all figured o...
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Episode 54
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19:03
Tarah Reads Chapter One of "Better Off Dead" (Mountain Shadow Mysteries Book 1)
This week, Tarah reads the first chapter of Better Off Dead (Mountain Shadow Mysteries book one).Caroline McCrithers has it all figured out. She’s got a five-year plan, a killer career, and she’s engaged to marry the man of ...
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Episode 53
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13:25
Snow-mageddon with a Toddler + Returning to Mountain Shadow
This week, Tarah chats about preparing for Snow-mageddon with a toddler and writing the first draft of Dead to Rights. Better Off Dead is now available for early reviewers.
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Episode 52
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15:57
What's Coming to Mountain Shadow (First Drafts, Festivals, and Dogs!)
This week, Tarah chats about writing the first draft of Mountain Shadow Mysteries book two! She reveals the characters that will make a comeback for this installment in the series, as well as the new town festival that features in the new book....
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Episode 51
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15:33
Preorder 'Better Off Dead'! (Mountain Shadow Mysteries Book 1)
This week, Tarah is back chatting about finishing Better Off Dead (Mountain Shadow Mysteries Book 1) and toddler-mom life. Better Off Dead will be out May 15 and is now available ...
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Episode 50
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13:00
The Fae Hunt Part V: A Witches of Mountain Shadow Novella
This week, Tarah unlocks the Patreon vault and reads Part V of The Fae Hunt — a Witches of Mountain Shadow novella starring Fiona and Gabriel.SPOILER ALERT: This novella takes place after Dark Witch.Preorder your ...
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Episode 49
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35:51
The Fae Hunt Part IV: A Witches of Mountain Shadow Novella
This week, Tarah unlocks the Patreon vault and reads Part IV of The Fae Hunt — a novella starring Fiona and Gabriel.SPOILER ALERT: This novella takes place after Dark Witch. Find all of Tarah's books
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Episode 48
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27:48
The Fae Hunt Part III: A Witches of Mountain Shadow Novella
This week, it's a very special episode where Tarah unlocks the Patreon vault and reads Part III of The Fae Hunt — a novella starring Fiona and Gabriel.SPOILER ALERT: This novella takes place after Dark Witch. ...
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Episode 47
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27:44
The Fae Hunt: Part II (A Witches of Mountain Shadow Novella)
This week, it's a very special episode where Tarah unlocks the Patreon vault and reads Part II of The Fae Hunt — a novella starring Fiona and Gabriel.SPOILER ALERT: This novella takes place after Dark Witch. Some minor spo...
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Episode 46
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20:35
The Fae Hunt (A Witches of Mountain Shadow Novella): Part I
This week, it's a very special episode where Tarah unlocks the Patreon vault and reads Part I of The Fae Hunt — a novella starring Fiona and Gabriel.SPOILER ALERT: This novella takes place after Dark Witch. Some minor spoi...
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Episode 45
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39:54
Why I Completely Retooled the Plot of Mountain Shadow Mysteries
This week, Tarah chats about book one in her new Mountain Shadow Mysteries series — including the book that made her totally rethink her plot! She also talks about life as a toddler mom/introvert writer, the audiobook that's new to YouTube, and...
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12:50
Hiatus Chaos, Sedona, and the Mountain Shadow Spinoff
This week, Tarah talks all about her extended hiatus from the podcast, the family trip to Sedona that did not go entirely as planned, and what's happening with the Mountain Shadow spinoff!Find all of Tarah's books
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Episode 43
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21:39
A Cozy Christmas in Mountain Shadow (Plus, Are The Fringe and Lawless Connected?)
This week, Tarah chats about her love of all things holiday. She talks more about Christmas in Mountain Shadow and how these stories are different from the Pierce Brothers novellas. She celebrates an exciting YouTube milestone and answers the r...
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Episode 42
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21:46
Tarah's Secret Project (Plus, My Favorite Side Character from Mountain Shadow)
This week, Tarah reveals a secret project she's been working on that takes place in the Mountain Shadow universe. She also chats about her Patreon supernatural mystery starring the Pierce brothers and why she's procrastinating on her next novel...
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Episode 41
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18:46
Another Murder in Mountain Shadow (Plus, the All Hallows' Eve Sale and Audiobook Recs!)
It's an extra-spooky episode this week as Tarah talks Halloween plans and the new Mountain Shadow murder mystery she's writing. Learn which characters are returning for this Patreon novella (and what Tarah's 14-month-old is going as for Hallowe...
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14:52
The Cabin After Dark (#Momlife, New Releases, and Gin)
This week, Tarah records at night with a gin and tonic in hand! She dishes about the release of The Elven Blade, what it's like raising a toddler, and what she's working on next.Support the books on Patreon at
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15:22
Elven Blade Launch! (If The Princess Bride, The Hobbit, and PotC had a Baby)
This week, Tarah talks all about the big launch of The Elven Blade (Dragon Kingdom book one). She chats about the fantastical new world she's created and how she plans on expanding the world of Mountain Shadow. Plus, she reveals the cool fan ex...
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Episode 42
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16:08
Tarah Reads The Witch's Fortune (Chapters 5, 6 and 7)
In this very special episode, Tarah reads the final installment of The Witch's Fortune — a Witches of Mountain Shadow prequel novella from Fiona's perspective.Get The Witch's ...
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Episode 41
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42:09
Tarah Reads The Witch's Fortune (Chapters 3 and 4)
In this very special episode, Tarah reads chapters three and four from The Witch's Fortune, a Witches of Mountain Shadow prequel novella from Fiona's perspective. Look for the final chapters in your feed next week!Get
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Episode 40
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21:10
Tarah Reads The Witch's Fortune (Chapters 1 and 2)
In this very special episode, Tarah reads the first two chapters from The Witch's Fortune, a Witches of Mountain Shadow prequel novella from Fiona's perspective. Look for more chapters in your feed next week!Support the books o...
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Episode 39
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46:56
Fantasy Maps and Falling off Paddleboards (Plus, the Weird Thing About The Elderon Chronicles)
This week, Tarah chats about the upcoming release of The Elven Blade, backpacking with her son, and falling off her paddleboard for the first time. She also talks about the map she's having made for the kingdom of Tierdor, what she did...
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Episode 38
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17:03