Tarot for Storytellers is a full-color eBook written by author, narrative designer, and FlamesRising.com contributor Monica Valentinelli (World of Darkness, Cyberpunk RED, Shadowrun: Court of Shadows, etc.). The eBook is jam-packed with prompts, guidance, and examples to teach you how to develop new characters, plots, and setting using a deck of tarot cards. Tarot for […]
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Exciting August 2025 Reward Preview for Patreon!
In just a few days, at the Gen Con: Writer’s Symposium, I’ll be running my popular Tarot for Storytellers writing workshop. I’ve ran this workshop at Gen Con and online through Clarion West and the Rambo Academy for Wayward Writers. I’ve had a great response and wonderful feedback! So, I wrote an eBook inspired by […]
Presenting at World Con: Seattle
I have confirmed I will be presenting at World Con: Seattle this year. I’m pleased to share a draft schedule with you. I may have additional panels or other events, but so far these are confirmed. Wednesday, August 13 Researching the Occult and the Paranormal 4:30-5:30 p.m. How can we research practices such as Witchcraft, […]
The Dagon Collection Nominated for a 2025 World Fantasy Award
Edited by Nate Pedersen, The Dagon Collection has been nominated for a 2025 World Fantasy Award in the anthology category. In 1928, Federal agents raided the lodge of the Esoteric Order of Dagon, a notorious cult that had taken over the town of Innsmouth, Massachusetts. What they discovered there shocked and dismayed them in equal […]
Presenting at the Gen Con 2025 Writer’s Symposium
Hello readers! I am pleased to announce that I’m returning to the Gen Con Writer’s Symposium, and will be presenting two workshops, a koffee klatsch, and multiple panels. Events are selling out fast, so be sure to sign up here: GCWS Events with Monica Valentinelli Thursday, July 31st How to Develop Your Writing Process – […]