I have been fortunate to collaborate with some awesome people to create some beautiful special edition books. It’s always nice to bring out a special edition for collectors. Plus, it’s a nice way to celebrate a book.

I held a Kickstarter to bring these special editions to life. Crescentville Haunting was my debut into the world of indie publishing. I’ve learned a lot since that release. It wasn’t my most successful book but I will always treasure Logan’s journey. It was wonderful to celebrate that by bringing this Kickstarter to life. I was very fortunate to find interested backers.

Book cover for Crescitude Haunting with a young man with blond curly hair and blue eyes, surrounded by ghostly purple and red smoke, with the title in glowing blue text and the author's name, M. Bennett.
Book cover for 'Crescentville Haunting' by M.N. Bennet featuring a silhouette of a person standing under a haunted tree with glowing blue leaves, against a dark red and black background.

My next special edition actually comes from a book box company. This was the first time I was approached by a book box about a special edition and it was such an honor.

That One Boy Book Box was kind enough to reach out about my book Bend Him Break Him. They wanted to bring it to life with a NSFW special edition. I got a beautiful SFW dustjacket and a NSFW hardback cover. Given the explicit nature of the hardback, I can’t show all the artwork here, but I think you’ll appreciate what you can glimpse.

Collage of colorful stickers and posters on a wooden wall, advertising baseball games, events, and support for beavers with various graphics and text.

SFW Dustjacket

A collage of various stickers on a wooden surface, including pride flags, a coffee cup with latte art, a cartoon bear with a supportive message, and sports-related graphics.
Cover of a graphic novel or comic titled 'Bend Him Break Him' featuring two young characters in an intense encounter against a chain-link fence with graffiti and a smiling face moon. The cover also has a large, singly winking emoji with a mischievous expression and the author's name 'MN Bennet' at the bottom.

NSFW Hardback

A baseball field at sunrise with the text 'What could I possibly want, little pitcher?' overlaid.

Believe it or not, Bend Him Break Him is pretty popular. This book was lucky enough to get a second special edition. Flicker & Fated Co approached me about doing a new hardcover and a scented candle. I was super grateful because the artist they picked was someone I have adored working with in the past and this was my first time getting a scented candle as an extra goodie with the box. And honestly, the name of the scent…yes, please!

Flicker & Fated Co also included an amazing super exclusive special edition for their rep team. I will always treasure this beautiful spicy cover. Artwork of the guys dressed for Rocky Horror Picture Show and having a little fun after the movie night. Oh, yes! I love it.

Heathen Sanctuary Book Box approached me about doing a NSFW hardcover special edition of The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil.

Wally and Bez are one of my favorite couples. It was so nice to see them get some love with this book box collab. Everything about this design came out so lovely. The background and edges are spectacular and give off Wicked vibes which I adore. Also, if you could see that full hardcover…whew! It is sizzling.

I am always honored by these special edition opportunities.