All day tomorrow (July 29), I’ll be at Games Day Chicago, the one-day Games Workshop convention. I’ll be hanging out in the Black Library booth, signing books with my pal and fellow author Mike Lee. I’m told I’ll also help out with a Black Library seminar. In the course of this, there’s a vicious rumor that we’ll ask Blood Bowl …
The Art of the Schmooze
Yes, I’m back from Comic-Con. It was a blast, and I’ll have a full report soon. In the meantime, here’s a tidbit that’s apropos. On a mailing list for tie-in writers (affiliated with the IAMTW), KeVin Killiany asked about the best ways to look for work at a convention. Many of his fellow writers (including me) chipped in with some …
Comic-Con, Here I Come!
I’m taking off tomorrow for sunny San Diego for Comic-Con. My first seminar is on Friday at 11:30 AM in Room 1B: “Competing for the Young Adult Mind with Words and Pictures.” The fabulous Maryelizabeth Hart (of Mysterious Galaxy fame) moderates the panel, and I’ll try to keep up with her and Holly Black (game-industry refugee and Spiderwick Chronicles author), …
ENnies Voting Open
You can now go vote for the ENnies!
Faery’s Tale Ready to Be Told
The fine folks (okay, Patrick Sweeney) at Firefly Games reports that the PDF version of Faery’s Tale is done and ready for downloading. At only $9.95, this game is a bargain. Those who prefer dead-tree versions can pay $5 more and get it just a bit later, I’m told.
Protospiel Bound
I’m off to Protospiel in the morning. I plan to playtest lots of games, chat endlessly, and maybe even find some time to sleep. If you plan to be there in Ann Arbor, too, be sure to say hi. I went to college in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan, and I can’t wait to see some old friends …
A Brownie’s Tale
Part two of the Faery’s Tale fiction serial by Robin Laws is up on the Firefly Games website. Publisher and co-designer Patrick Sweeney also has posted the first installment in a design journal.
Faery’s Tale Fiction
Firefly Games has posted the first of a four-part fiction serial based upon its upcoming roleplaying game for children, Faery’s Tale. The inestimable Robin Laws penned these pieces, so you know they’re worth devouring at your first chance.
Scheduling
My summer convention schedule is ramping up. I’d love to see many of you this summer, so if you’re going to be at any of the following events, be sure to hunt me down and say hi. July 13—15, I’m the guest of honor at Protospiel in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is an unusual convention in that it’s meant as …
D&D Fan Film Fest
Wizards of the Coast announced that they’re sponsoring a D&D Fan Film Contest. Entries must be under five minutes long and will be posted at GameVideos.com. I’m curious to see what kind of tiny gems this might produce.