A couple of different people let me know that N. Robin Crosby, creator of Hârn, died on July 23. The note from his former publishing partner Tom Dagliesh appears below. I never knew Robin, but I appreciated his work. Hârn was one of the first attempts at creating a non-traditional fantasy world for gaming, and it won many fans over …
Wizards Refocuses
In the last week or two, Wizards has made it clear that they wish to refocus their efforts on just Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. First, they cut a number of novels, including their entire Discoveries line. Then they announced that Gleemax will end in September. Now, they’ve put out a press release that states it clearly, at …
The Scribes Winners
At Comic-Con last weekend, the IAMTW announced the winners of its second annual Scribes Awards. See below for the list of nominees and winners in each category. I served on the Young Adult jury this year, and I enjoyed every one of the books I read. Every volunteer job should be so pleasurable. Congratulations to all the winners, especially to …