Back Again, Off Again

Just home from Comic-Con, which is still going on. Had a wonderful time. Saw lots of old friend and made many new ones too. Off again to an undisclosed location. More later!

Comic-Con Bound

I’m off to Comic-Con first thing in the morning. I’ll only be around until Friday night, so if you’re looking for me, do so early. I don’t have any scheduled appearances, just lots of business to attend to, so contact me directly if you can. Either way, I hope to see you there!

Storytellers Unplugged

It’s that time of month again. My latest essay is up on Storytellers Unplugged. This time around I muse about muses and what keeps writers writing when they’d rather be somewhere else. Be sure to check it out.

Wolf’s Words

Fellow Alliterate and good guy Wolfgang Baur just opened up a locked post on his Open Design site about the writing process. The net is filled with these, of course, but rarely about RPG design. As usual, Wolf is spot on. Check it out.

Birdman at E3

It seems like the Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law video game I worked on with High Voltage Software is getting some good buzz at this year’s E3 show. Thanks to Jason Blair for the heads-up.

Dansky Dares to Ask

My pal Richard Dansky just launched a new feature at his website, a series of short interviews with other authors. I’m flattered to be the first in the lineup. Rich asked some great questions, and I enjoyed responding to them as best I could. Be sure to check it out. Rich, by the way, is a true gentleman and a …

Kobolds and Baurs

My fellow Alliterate and friend Wolfgang Baur–he of the prolific RPG pen, including the innovative, patron-sponsored Open Design project–has just launched spanking-new magazine: Kobold Quarterly. For those of us who will dearly miss the about-to-die Dragon and Dungeon Magazines, Kobold Quarterly is like going to the funeral and running into a long-lost friend. Wolf spent many years at both TSR …

Complete Idiots Amuck

I see that my The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating Dungeons & Dragons Characters now has a release date. According to Amazon, it should hit shelves on December 4, just in time for the holiday rush. And did I mention that I’m also working on a sequel to The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Manga Fantasy Creatures, Illustrated? I am. You …

Gen Con Schedule

I’m a guest of honor at this year’s Gen Con, and my schedule is sure to grow and change as the show arrives. However, here’s what I know so far: Wednesday Evening: Diana Jones Award Ceremony. An industry-only event held in a super-secret location in downtown Indianapolis on the eve of the convention. Thursday 1—2 PM: Game Design: Bringing Your …

Back to Work

Short Version: Back from Origins. Working to beat next deadline now. Had a great time. Saw lots of friends. Made new ones. Presented an award at the Origins Awards ceremony. GAMA treated the guests like royalty. Reactor 88 Studios showed up Sunday for a quick tour of the show. Long Version: Must wait until later.