Hello everyone, On Saturday, November 7th I’ll be raising money for sick kids by playing Dungeons and Dragons with a stellar group of players that includes Wesley Chu, Brent Weeks, Kevin Hearne, and myself during virtual GameHole Con. Join DM Amy Vorpahl as she runs our group through an amazing three-hour adventure! You can watch […]
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Newsletter Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes and Music Monday!
Hiya everyone, I wanted to let you know I’ve migrated my newsletter to Substack, called it Monica’s Marvelous Musings*, and kicked off a new weekly newsletter about music**. Each week, I pick a song and write about it! You’ll see a few brief promotional updates when I have news to share, but… my heart’s not […]
Preview for my Upcoming Horror in Games Class
Hello! I’ve published my first booksofm.com newsletter using Substack. As I mentioned in that post, I wanted to try something different and more personal. This week’s theme is a little treat–a writing exercise I’m discussing in my upcoming “Horror in Gaming” class. Check out my very first booksofm.com newsletter on Substack!
Take My Horror in Games Class!
Popping in to share a brief message. I’ve got a fun class coming up! Class: Horror in Games Class Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020, 9:30-11:30 AM Pacific Time. In gaming, the answer to “Is horror a mood or a genre?” is “YES!” In this workshop, gaming veteran Monica Valentinelli addresses how to include horror in […]
A Listicle for COVID-19/Flu Supply Planning
Heya, I threw this list together for a friend of mine. We were talking about a reasonable plan to stock up in anticipation of shipping disruptions and price jacking. Hope this helps! Here’s what I used when I got sick: 1. Menthol/Vicks Vapor Rub: Opens the chest and allows the bronchial tubes to breathe. It’s […]