After years of shaping conversations around music, entertainment, and culture, veteran journalist and publisher Benjamin “Be’n Original” Moody is preparing to enter the literary world with his debut novel, Power Kingdom.
Known for his work with publications including XXL, The Source, Vibe, King, Yahoo!, and AllHipHop, Original has built a career covering entertainment and the people influencing popular culture. Now, the publisher of Urban Magazine is bringing his storytelling experience to fiction, exploring themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and survival.
Inspired by a popular nickname for Poughkeepsie, New York, Power Kingdom takes readers into a world where an expanding criminal empire and a secretive brotherhood operate amid shifting alliances and competing ambitions.
As tensions rise and hidden agendas emerge, the characters must navigate relationships where trust can become a liability and loyalty often comes at a cost. With danger surrounding them, each faces difficult choices involving love, honor, revenge, and self-preservation.
Drawing on his background in journalism, Original uses character-driven storytelling and dialogue to examine the consequences of ambition and the struggle to maintain control in a world where power is constantly challenged.
At its core, Power Kingdom explores the relationships between those who seek power and those determined to protect it. The novel also examines how fear, personal ambition, and betrayal can threaten even the most established organizations.
The release marks a new chapter in Original’s career, expanding his work beyond journalism and publishing into long-form fiction.
Pre-orders for Power Kingdom are now available through the official pre-order link.
