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Blog postWow, was this website out of date! It was long past time that I gave it a good overhaul. I had to add a few books that came out and talk a little bit about Lynnvander! I can't wait to add the games that we are coming up with. Some major names are going to be gracing this site soon... And I'm just itching to share! In the meantime, check out the Publications page. I'll keep on writing and making games, because it's what I know how to do and what I love.
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Blog post“You’re like a knight in a suit of armor and from far away it looks all shiny and perfect. But when you get close, you see that it’s filled with cracks.”
I remember those words from college. A friend of mine (Tom Rhyne) said them to me the summer after my Junior year. I’ve carried those words with me for 18 years and counting.
At the time I took it as a disappointment. As a reflection of the fact that I had flaws, which I shouldn’t have. That I should be better, t -
Blog postSo this officially is the first game of mine that you can buy or support! It's Henchman the Game and I'm very excited about it! It's a light card game where players each player is a minion struggling to become an evil overlord's new henchman! Check out the Kickstarter and spread the word! I'm looking forward to seeing this in the wild!
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Blog postI'm always looking for new opportunities to get stories out there to people who are interested in them, and I've known about Patreon for a while now. I finally decided that I would sign up for it as a creator and give it a shot. I think it is a wonderful platform where I can get some new fiction and game materials out in front of fans. After all, I love creating, or else why would I be doing this?
So without further ado, here is a link to my Patreon. I've also added a widget to the -
Blog postSomething big happened at Gen Con this year, which has necessitated a change to my website that you might notice above in the banner. I am officially a game designer now! Yes, it is true. My first sold game Shadowrun Sprawl Ops was announced at Gen Con and displayed in a case at the Catalyst Game Labs booth. I don't look proud at all, do I? So yes, I can officially say that I am a professional game designer now. I can't answer too many questions about it, but as you can see in the photos,
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Blog postHey folks! So, I updated my website, and one of the things is that it has a blog section. As a result, I will probably be posting future updates there and discontinuing using Live Journal. It makes more sense to update there and then it is only in one place. Just thought I would let you know!
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Blog postBook release day is always such an exciting day! And yes, I may have already published The Shadow Chaser, but this version is significantly improved. I rewrote it and went through the entire thing with the Apocalypse Ink editor. The story is stronger and the writing is improved. And it has a breathtaking cover by Larry Dixon! Check this out!
If you want to pick it up, you can do so from the Apocalypse Ink store. Check it out! Even if you have read it before, I think you’ll enjoy the -
Blog postHey folks. Just passing along the cover art for the next anthology that I am going to be published in, Bless Your Mechanical Heart. It is a collection of stories about the mixing of technology and emotions. Personally, I love the cover. Check it out!
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Blog postToday is book release day! The short story anthology Coins of Chaos released today. It is a collection of stories about coins which have a dark influence on their owners. All of the stories have a dark twist to them. Here are handy links for you on Amazon, B&N, and the publisher's website: EDGE SFF Publishing. It was edited by the very talented Jennifer Brozek. Check it out!
Also, I forgot to share this on my blog (though I did post it on my Facebook and Twitter). Tin Man Games -
Blog postI wrote a guest blog for Jennifer Brozek about one of my childhood heroes and how it affects what I do every day. You can read it here.
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Blog postI wrote a guest blog for Silence in the Library about writing short stories and why they are important. Click here to read it.
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Blog postSo GenCon is less than a week away, and I am very excited for it! I hope to see some of you there. But, before I get to my convention schedule, I have some important news.
For those of you who bought and enjoyed my previous novels, I am excited to let you know that this is your opportunity to make the third novel available. I have started a Kickstarter project to fund the third novel. If it is successful, I will be rewriting the first two novels and writing the third one. I did this -
Blog postIn summary – Origins was amazing and a wonderful experience. I cannot remember the last time that I had as much fun at a convention. Sales were not the best, but business overall went well. And as I said before, the fun factor was significantly through the roof.
The travel out there was not noteworthy. I arrived on Wednesday and promptly proceeded to set up my booth. Of course, when all of your set up involves unpacking books, it doesn’t take much time. R. T. Kaelin, another author -
Blog postIn case you missed a chance to get the Time Traveled Tales anthology from Origins Game Fair last year, there is a Kickstarter event to rerelease the anthology and make it available again. Not only that, but it is getting completely redesigned and packaged with new cover art and illustrations for every story. It is very exciting and I am hoping the anthology becomes available. You should definitely check it out! It really is a wonderful collection of stories.
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Blog postI am about to head out the door and take off for Origins Game Fair! I am quite excited. Last year was a ton of fun and it looks like this year will be as well. If you are going, you should definitely come by. I will be in the Library when I am not scheduled to be at another event. Speaking of that, here is my schedule:
• Thursday, 10 am: Stealing History
• Thursday, 11 am: Military Tactics
• Thursday, 1 pm: Those Pesky Humans! (gaming event)
• Friday, 10 am: How to -
Blog postSo first of all, since it turns out that my story for BattleTech - "Justifiable Cost" - has been published. I am very excited about this because it was a lot of fun to write in that universe. I believe you need to be a member to their BattleCorps site to be able to read the story, but here is a link.
I also heard that my choose your own adventure Gamebook with Tin Man Games is getting close to the finish line! More on that when I can share it of course.
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Blog postSo it is a little early to get hopes up too high, but it looks like the gaming manual that I co-authored could be coming close to publication! I am very excited. I am anxiously looking forward to being able to hold the finished piece in my hands. As a refresher, this was for the Shard gaming system.
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Blog postThere is a new review for Human for a Day, and it is quite positive. You can read it here. It's always nice to hear that someone enjoyed your writing.
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Blog postjennifer_brozek recently posted the official TOC for the upcoming Coins of Chaos anthology. I am very much looking forward to seeing the final work! Although, it will require waiting about a year.
Here's the TOC.
Silver and Copper, Iron and Ash by Nathaniel Lee
The Price of Serenity by Kelly Swails
Vinegar Pie by Andrew Penn Romine
The Fall of Jolly Tannum by Brandie Tarvin
Spendthrift by Jay Lake
Incubus Nickel by Erik Scott de Bie
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Blog postSo I had a chance to play Titans of Industry (a kickstarter game) twice in prototype form, once at Origins and once at GenCon. And let me say, I am really looking forward to having it in my library!
General Information
Number of Players: 3 - 6
Length of Game: 60 - 120 minutes
Difficulty of Game: 2.5 / 10
Strategic Depth: 8 / 10
Fun Factor: 8 / 10
Popularity at Local Game Night: Not yet introduced
Overview
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Blog postWith GenCon only a week away, I thought it would be time to post my schedule of events. As usual, I will have a table in Authors’ Avenue and will be there the entire time the dealer hall is open when I am not on a panel. Also as is customary, I drew the straw to have early morning panels. Actually, I request that because it maximizes my time in the dealer’s room, even if it makes the mornings a little rough.
Here is my schedule:
• Thursday, 9 AM: Characters with Charact -
Blog postThanks to jennifer_brozek for pointing me to this.
There is a new review for Human Tales available from The Billion Light-Year Bookshelf. I must admit, I smiled when I read that my story was very disturbing. It was meant to be, but hopefully in a way that makes people think.
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Blog postI just got the notice yesterday. My application was approved and I am now officialy a member of SFWA. This has been a huge goal of mine for years, and I feel like I have definitely taken a huge step forward in my writing career! Of course, there are always more steps to take.
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Blog postA little over a week ago, I had the opportunity to try a brand new game that I had not heard of before called Shadowrift. I was at Origins Game Fair and was wandering back to my hotel room early in the morning as someone asked me if I wanted to try a new game. I said sure, why not. I might have been goaded on by someone shouting “Sleep is for the weak!” And man, am I glad I did. I tried Shadowrift and was impressed enough that I bought it that weekend. Since then I’ve had the chance to play it
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Blog postSo it has been a few days since I have left the land of Columbus, Ohio (of which I saw one whole city block) and returned from my venture to Origins Game Fair. This was the first time that I have attended Origins, and I have to say that it was a wonderful experience and one that I am definitely thinking about repeating next year. For reference, because of my knights schedule and all of my other activities I budget two conventions a year. One of them is always GenCon. This year, the other conven
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Blog postI am currently in my hotel in Columbus, waiting for tomorrow when Origins Game Fair 2012 will start. I am very much looking forward to it. I might even be able to get some gaming in when I am not selling books, talking on panels, or scrounging for a bit of food or sleep (probably food since sleep and conventions do not usually mix).
As a recap, here is my schedule:
Friday, 11-12: Building Your World
Friday, 12-1: The Sword is Mightier than the Pen
Friday, 7-7:30: R -
Blog postHey guys,
So if any of you are local, you should consider coming out to the University Book Store tomorrow at 7 pm. I will be doing a reading of part of one of my short stories. It is a collection of authors reading pieces of short stories from various anthologies.
I am excited because it is my first reading (not counting reading to friends in college or reading in classes). I am very much looking forward to it and admittedly a little nervous too. Good thing I don't get -
Blog postSo I can't include too many details, but I received a book contract! This definitely feels like a writer level-up, a huge point in my career. I will share more details as I can, but for now this tease will have to suffice.
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Blog postI lost count of the secret projects, so I am just going with a nice round number of N.
Seriously though - this is one of the secret projects that I was working on that I know am assuming it is safe to announce since this is on a public website. I am officially being published in the Pathfinder universe. Check out the link! -
Blog postI realize I have been quiet on here for a while, but I promise it is not because of a lack of work. I actually have four or five writing projects in the wings. I haven't posted anything about them because I am still waiting on contracts for most of them. I try to make it a point to not provide updates until I at least have a signed contract.
I can mention that I recently wrote an article for the SFWA newsletter. It was approved and I have gotten a contract for that article. I do not
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