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'''Ben Jeapes''' (born 14 February 1965) is a British [[science fiction]] writer living in [[Abingdon-on-Thames]], [[Oxfordshire]].

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'''Ben Jeapes''' (born 14 February 1965) is an British [[science fiction]] writer living in [[Abingdon-on-Thames]], [[Oxfordshire]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==


Jeapes was born in [[Belfast]] in 1965. He was educated at Hampton Dene Primary School, Hereford, [[Little Chalfont]] Primary School, Lorraine Primary School, Camberley, Dumpton Prep School, and [[Sherborne School]]; and studied Philosophy and Politics at the [[University of Warwick]].<ref name="biog" />
Jeapes was born in [[Belfast]] in 1965. He was educated at Hampton Dene Primary School, Hereford, [[Little Chalfont]] Primary School, Lorraine Primary School, Camberley, Dumpton Prep School, and [[Sherborne School]], and studied Philosophy and Politics at the [[University of Warwick]].<ref name="biog" />


==Literary career==
==Literary career==


Jeapes began writing science fiction at the age of 18.<ref name="infinityplus">[Jeapes, Ben].<!-- authorship inferred by a previous editor? -P64 --> {{Cite web |title= Ben Jeapes – an infinity plus profile |url= http://www.infinityplus.co.uk/misc/bj.htm |publisher= infinity plus (infinityplus.co.uk) |date= 24 February 2001 |accessdate= 19 March 2012 }}</ref> He has published over 18 short stories, and 7 novels. His first full length novel was ''His Majesty's Starship'', which concerns the actions of several Earth countries competing for the chance to start again on a new world.
Jeapes began writing science fiction at the age of 18.<ref name="infinityplus">[Jeapes, Ben].<!-- authorship inferred by a previous editor? -P64 --> {{Cite web |title= Ben Jeapes – an infinity plus profile |url= http://www.infinityplus.co.uk/misc/bj.htm |publisher= [[infinity plus]] (infinityplus.co.uk) |date= 24 February 2001 |accessdate= 19 March 2012 }}</ref> He has published over 18 short stories, and 7 novels. His first full-length novel was ''His Majesty's Starship'', which concerns the actions of several Earth countries competing for the chance to start again on a new world.


His fourth novel ''The New World Order'', is an [[alternate history]] novel set during the [[English Civil War]] in which technologically advanced [[Neanderthal|Neandertals]] come to England at the peak of the conflict. The leader of the invading forces attempts to avoid inflicting suffering upon the English people, but soon comes under pressure from superiors who disapprove of his soft-footed approach.
His fourth novel ''The New World Order'', is an [[alternate history]] novel set during the [[English Civil War]] in which technologically advanced [[Neanderthal|Neanderthals]] come to England at the peak of the conflict. The leader of the invading forces attempts to avoid inflicting suffering upon the English people, but soon comes under pressure from superiors who disapprove of his soft-footed approach.


His novel ''Phoenicia's Worlds'', a [[space opera]], was published in August 2013 by [[Solaris Books]].<ref>[http://solaris-editors-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/new-acquisition-announcement-ben-jeapes.html "New acquisition announcement: Ben Jeapes is set to bring a world of fire and ice to Solaris with Phoenicia's Worlds&nbsp;..."]. ''The Solaris Editors' Blog''. Michael Molcher. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 2015-05-08.</ref>
His novel ''Phoenicia's Worlds'', a [[space opera]], was published in August 2013 by [[Solaris Books]].<ref>[http://solaris-editors-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/new-acquisition-announcement-ben-jeapes.html "New acquisition announcement: Ben Jeapes is set to bring a world of fire and ice to Solaris with Phoenicia's Worlds&nbsp;..."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518074756/http://solaris-editors-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/new-acquisition-announcement-ben-jeapes.html |date=18 May 2015 }}. ''The Solaris Editors' Blog''. Michael Molcher. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 2015-05-08.</ref>


==Published books==
==Published books==

=== Standalone ===
*''His Majesty's Starship'' (1998) - published as ''The Ark'' in the US in 2000
*''His Majesty's Starship'' (1998) - published as ''The Ark'' in the US in 2000
*''Wingèd Chariot'' (2000) - republished as ''Time's Chariot'' in 2008
*''Wingèd Chariot'' (2000) - republished as ''Time's Chariot'' in 2008
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*''Phoenicia's Worlds'' (2013)
*''Phoenicia's Worlds'' (2013)


=== ''Vampire Plague'' ===
As a [[ghostwriter]], Jeapes wrote the first three books in the [[Vampire Plagues series]] ([[Scholastic Press|Scholastic UK]], 2004 to 2006), published under the [[collective pseudonym]] Sebastian Rook. The series was completed in three books written by [[Helen Hart (author)|Helen Hart]].<ref name=vampire/>
As a [[ghostwriter]], Jeapes wrote the first three books in the ''[[Vampire Plagues]]'' series ([[Scholastic Press|Scholastic UK]], 2004 to 2006), published under the [[collective pseudonym]] Sebastian Rook. The series was completed with three subsequent books written by [[Helen Hart (author)|Helen Hart]].<ref name="vampire" />
* ''London'' (2004); US title, ''London, 1850''
* ''London'' (2004); US title, ''London, 1850''
* ''Paris'' (2004); US title, ''Paris, 1850''
* ''Paris'' (2004); US title, ''Paris, 1850''
* ''Mexico'' (2005); US title, ''Mexico, 1850''
* ''Mexico'' (2005); US title, ''Mexico, 1850''


=== Collections ===
Jeapes has also written a ''[[Doctor Who]]'' short story for ''[[Virgin Decalog#Decalog 3: Consequences|Decalog 3: Consequences]]''.


A collection of Jeapes's short fiction, ''Jeapes Japes'' has been published by Wizard's Tower Press.<ref name="jeapesjapes">{{Cite web |last= Wilks |first= Paul |title= Jeapes, Jeapes Japes (2011) |url= http://reviews.futurefire.net/2011/11/jeapes-jeapes-japes-2011.html |work= The Future Fire Reviews |publisher= The Future Fire (futurefire.net) |date= 13 November 2011 |accessdate= 19 March 2012 }}</ref>
* ''Jeapes Japes'' (2009), published by [[Wizard's Tower Press]].<ref name="jeapesjapes">{{Cite web |last= Wilks |first= Paul |title= Jeapes, Jeapes Japes (2011) |url= http://reviews.futurefire.net/2011/11/jeapes-jeapes-japes-2011.html |work= The Future Fire Reviews |publisher= The Future Fire (futurefire.net) |date= 13 November 2011 |accessdate= 19 March 2012 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist |25em |refs=
{{Reflist |25em |refs=
<ref name=biog>
<ref name=biog>
[http://www.benjeapes.com/index.php/about/biography "Biography"]. Copyright 2012. Ben Jeapes (benjeapes.com). Retrieved 2015-05-08.</ref>
[http://www.benjeapes.com/index.php/about/biography "Biography"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518092035/http://www.benjeapes.com/index.php/about/biography |date=18 May 2015 }}. Copyright 2012. Ben Jeapes (benjeapes.com). Retrieved 2015-05-08.</ref>
<ref name=vampire>
<ref name=vampire>
{{isfdb series|12559|Vampire Plagues / Vampire Dusk}}. Retrieved 2015-05-08. Select a title to see its linked publication history and general information. Select a particular edition (title) for more data at that level, such as a front cover image or linked contents.</ref>
{{isfdb series|12559|Vampire Plagues / Vampire Dusk}}. Retrieved 2015-05-08.</ref>
}}
}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website |http://www.sff.net/people/ben-jeapes}} – "Author, Ghost writer, Technical writer"
* {{official website |http://www.sff.net/people/ben-jeapes}}
* {{isfdb name|8227|name=Ben Jeapes}}
* {{isfdb name|8227|name=Ben Jeapes}}
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* Articles by Jeapes at Upcoming4.me <!-- promotes forthcoming books? -P64 -->
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**[http://upcoming4.me/news/book-news/the-story-behind-his-majestys-starship-by-ben-jeapes Story behind His Majestys Starship]
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**[http://upcoming4.me/news/book-news/story-behind-jeapes-japes-by-ben-jeapes Story behind Jeapes Japes]
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**[http://upcoming4.me/news/book-news/story-behind-phoenicias-worlds-by-ben-jeapes Story behind Phoenicias Worlds]
* {{LCAuth|nb98073459|Ben Jeapes|5|ue}}
* {{LCAuth|nb98073459|Ben Jeapes|5|ue}}
* [http://lccn.loc.gov/nb2006002617 Sebastian Rook] (shared pseudonym) at LC Authorities, with 3 records
* [https://catalog.loc.gov/vwebv/search?searchType=7&searchId=12425&maxResultsPerPage=25&recCount=25&recPointer=0&resultPointer=0& Sebastian Rook] (shared pseudonym) at LC Authorities, with 3 records
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* Articles by Jeapes at Upcoming4.me <!-- promotes forthcoming books? -P64 -->
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**[https://web.archive.org/web/20130419120118/http://upcoming4.me/news/book-news/the-story-behind-his-majestys-starship-by-ben-jeapes Story behind His Majestys Starship]
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**[https://web.archive.org/web/20130625212042/http://upcoming4.me/news/book-news/story-behind-jeapes-japes-by-ben-jeapes Story behind Jeapes Japes]
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**[https://web.archive.org/web/20130830064050/http://upcoming4.me/news/book-news/story-behind-phoenicias-worlds-by-ben-jeapes Story behind Phoenicias Worlds]


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Ben Jeapes
Jeapes along with a Cyberman character
Born (1965-02-14) 14 February 1965 (age 59)
Belfast

Ben Jeapes (born 14 February 1965) is a British science fiction writer living in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Early life and education

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Jeapes was born in Belfast in 1965. He was educated at Hampton Dene Primary School, Hereford, Little Chalfont Primary School, Lorraine Primary School, Camberley, Dumpton Prep School, and Sherborne School, and studied Philosophy and Politics at the University of Warwick.[1]

Literary career

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Jeapes began writing science fiction at the age of 18.[2] He has published over 18 short stories, and 7 novels. His first full-length novel was His Majesty's Starship, which concerns the actions of several Earth countries competing for the chance to start again on a new world.

His fourth novel The New World Order, is an alternate history novel set during the English Civil War in which technologically advanced Neanderthals come to England at the peak of the conflict. The leader of the invading forces attempts to avoid inflicting suffering upon the English people, but soon comes under pressure from superiors who disapprove of his soft-footed approach.

His novel Phoenicia's Worlds, a space opera, was published in August 2013 by Solaris Books.[3]

Published books

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Standalone

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  • His Majesty's Starship (1998) - published as The Ark in the US in 2000
  • Wingèd Chariot (2000) - republished as Time's Chariot in 2008
  • The Xenocide Mission (2002)
  • The New World Order (2004)
  • Phoenicia's Worlds (2013)

Vampire Plague

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As a ghostwriter, Jeapes wrote the first three books in the Vampire Plagues series (Scholastic UK, 2004 to 2006), published under the collective pseudonym Sebastian Rook. The series was completed with three subsequent books written by Helen Hart.[4]

  • London (2004); US title, London, 1850
  • Paris (2004); US title, Paris, 1850
  • Mexico (2005); US title, Mexico, 1850

Collections

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References

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  1. ^ "Biography" Archived 18 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Copyright 2012. Ben Jeapes (benjeapes.com). Retrieved 2015-05-08.
  2. ^ [Jeapes, Ben]. "Ben Jeapes – an infinity plus profile". infinity plus (infinityplus.co.uk). 24 February 2001. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
  3. ^ "New acquisition announcement: Ben Jeapes is set to bring a world of fire and ice to Solaris with Phoenicia's Worlds ..." Archived 18 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine. The Solaris Editors' Blog. Michael Molcher. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 2015-05-08.
  4. ^ Vampire Plagues / Vampire Dusk series listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved 2015-05-08.
  5. ^ Wilks, Paul (13 November 2011). "Jeapes, Jeapes Japes (2011)". The Future Fire Reviews. The Future Fire (futurefire.net). Retrieved 19 March 2012.
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