I am pleased to announce I’m writing a new column for SFWA.org about game writing. In my debut column, I address a few definitions and misconceptions about writing for games. I hope you’ll check out the article, and comment if you have opinions. Words matter! Words are integral to game design and gameplay. –SOURCE: Writing […]
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On Fake News
If confirmation bias is based on the idea that what “sounds” good is what is likely to be believed, then critical thinking is its nemesis. Critical thinking requires the objective examination and review of facts in order to lead a conclusion, and on the surface emotions don’t play into critical thinking–which is, in and of […]
Cyber Monday! New Coffee Mug and eBooks Sale
Wanted to pop in briefly and mention a couple of sales going on today. Apex Book Company is running a forty percent off sale on their store. Use the discount code GIVE16 at checkout to save on some great books. Over at DriveThruFiction.com, there’s a ton of sales going on, too. I’ve been checking out […]
Save the Date! Reddit Fantasy AYA for Worldbuilders Charity
I am happy to announce that I will be participating in an “Ask You Anything” on Reddit to support awareness for Pat Rothfuss’s Worldbuilders charity fundraiser on Tuesday, November 29th. What is the Worldbuilders mission? From the website: “Worldbuilders is a charity founded by author Pat Rothfuss in order to use the collective power of […]
Official Release Date for Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling
Apex Publications is happy to announce the upcoming release of Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling edited by Jaym Gates and Monica Valentinelli. Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling is an anthology of short stories, poems, and essays that will highlight the long-standing tradition of writers who identify tropes in science fiction, fantasy, and horror […]