Protospeil’s front page now lists me as the guest of honor for this year’s convention in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I’ve never been to this show before, but it sounds like a blast. It’s the only American convention I know of that’s dedicated to gathering aspiring board game designers, which seems like a great way for people to test ideas and …
Michael P. Bledsoe Dies
Michael P. Bledsoe passed away on May 4 at the age of 50. He hadn’t been involved professionally in the gaming industry for some time, but back in the ’80s he designed the Dr. Who Roleplaying Game and the second edition of the original Star Trek Roleplaying Game for FASA. According to his obituary, he was buried near Biloxi, Mississippi, …
Sextuple Hoax
This story’s a bit old, but I’m just now getting around to poking into it. On April 12, a couple that claimed to have given birth to sextuplets admitted that it had all been a hoax. As the father of quadruplets, I’m not surprised that someone tried this kind of a scam. People ask us all the time “what did …
Origins of the Knights
Over on the forums at Essential-Eberron.com, new Eberron author Marcy Rockwell asked how I happened to get into writing young adult fantasy novels. Hey, Matt, I was wondering–how did you get involved writing the Knights of the Silver Dragon books? Did you come up with the idea and pitch it to Wizards, or did they say “we’re looking for YA …
Paizo Wants to Get to Know You Better Too
There must be something in the air today. Paizo (which publishes Dragon and Dungeon magazines, among other endeavors) would like your input on a survey too.
Keillor Nails It
Garrison Keillor (of the radio show A Prairie Home Companion) hits the nail straight on the head when he says “Writers, Quit Whining.” If anyone out there catches me complaining about what I do for a living, feel free to give me the metaphorical smack upside the head. Even on its worst days, writing novels and creating games makes me …
These Are a Few of My Favorite Games
The fine folks at Pelgrane Press have compiled a list of game designers’ favorite, underrated roleplaying games. Simon Rogers (of ProFantasy Software fame) is kind enough to name-check me near the top, but you’ll have to scroll down a bit to find my answer to his question.
Survey Says?
GAMA needs your help. In partnership with Ohio State and the Wargamer, they’ve set up a website through which they hope to survey adventure gamers of all kinds. If you qualify, be sure to take the survey and be counted!
Scribe Awards Now Open
The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers just announced the opening of its first Scribe Awards. If you, or anyone you know, has a tie-in novel due or already out this year, be sure to submit your work for these inaugural awards. As a charter member myself, you can be sure I’ll be putting my books in the judges’ hands. …
York’s Minions
J. Steven York, author of the Stygian trilogy for the Age of Conan, just launched a new website celebrating the efforts of minions everywhere. Seems appropriate for May Day (which was yesterday) somehow.