Monica Valentinelli’s publications are listed in reverse chronological order and separated by type: fiction, nonfiction, and games.

Fiction

Short Stories and Flash Fiction

Original Work

“Mythica D’Argent: Treatise Pertaining to the Mysterious of Silver”, The Dagon Collection, 2024, PS Publishing

“From an Honest Sister, to a Neglected Daughter”, Sisterhood: Dark Tales and Secret Mysteries, 2021, Chaosium Publishing

“My Name is Cybernetic Model XR389F, and I am Beautiful”, 2018, Uncanny Magazine

“Furies (Three of a Kind)”, GODS, MEMES, AND MONSTERS, 2015, Stone Skin Press

“The Button”, WE ARE DUST, stories inspired by Our Last Best Hope RPG, 2012, Magpie Games

“Bored to Fu”, THE LION AND THE AARDVARK, 2012, Stone Skin Press

“Fangs and Formaldehyde”, NEW HERO Volume 1, 2012, an anthology from Stone Skin Press

“The Dig”, Issue 19 November 2012, Lovecraft eZine

“Tomorrow’s Precious Lambs”, EXTREME ZOMBIES, 2012, Prime Books (Reprint)

“Tailfeather”, APEXOLOGY: Science Fiction and Fantasy, 2011, Apex Publications

“Tomorrow’s Precious Lambs”, 2011, THE ZOMBIE FEED, VOL. 1, The Zombie Feed, an Apex Publications imprint

“The Message”, 2011, Bewildering Stories

“The Saint, the Pickpocket and the Manticore”, December 2010, Pill Hill Press.

“Miskatonic University Scientist Reveals the Old Ones are Responsible for Global Warming”, April 2010, Innsmouth Free Press

THE QUEEN OF CROWS e-book, 2010, FR Press.

“Prey”, February 2008, Pseudopod.org

Media/Tie-In

“Crossed for Gold,” GO HARD OR GO HOME, a Car Warriors Autoduel Chronicles Anthology, 2024, Three Ravens Publishing

“Revenge of the Deceiver,” Pathfinder, 2021, Pathfinder Infinite

“Feasting on Twilight after Dark”, DEATH IS NOT THE END, a Geist 2nd Edition anthology, 2020, Onyx Path Publishing/Paradox Interactive

“Scritch, Scratch”, HAUNTING SHADOWS, a Wraith the Oblivion 20th Anniversary Edition anthology, 2020, Onyx Path Publishing/Paradox Interactive

“Arrows, Blood, and a Long Overdue Cat Nap”, TALES OF EXCELLENT CATS, Monarchies of Mau, 2019, Onyx Path Publishing/Pugsteady

“Only the Strongest has the Heart of a Wizened Queen”, Proving Grounds card game, 2019, Renegade Games

“Redder Than Red”, ENDLESS AGES for Vampire: The Masquerade, 2016, Onyx Path Publishing/White Wolf Entertainment AB

“Suffering of the Unchosen”, TALES OF THE DARK ERAS, 2016, Onyx Path Publishing/White Wolf Entertainment AB

“My Enemy, Mi Amici”, DRAWING DESTINY: A Sixth World Tarot Anthology, 2016, Catalyst Game Labs

Interstitial In-Character Prose, MORTAL REMAINS for Hunter: the Vigil, 2014, Onyx Path Publishing/CCP

“Don’t Ignore Your Dead”, DON’T READ THIS BOOK, a Don’t Rest Your Head RPG anthology, 2012, Evil Hat Productions

“Pie”, BURIED TALES OF PINEBOX, TEXAS, Pinebox Adventures for Savage Worlds, June 2009, 12 to Midnight, Inc.

“Promises, Promises”, WHITE WOLF QUARTERLY, for Promethean, Spring 2007, White Wolf Publishing

Novels & Novellas

Media Tie-In

REDWING’S GAMBIT for the Bulldogs! RPG, Novella, 2012, Galileo Games

“Twin Designs” novella, TALES OF THE SEVEN DOGS for Aletheia the RPG, 2008, Abstract Nova Press

Poetry

into shadow: a poetic exploration of personal fears, 2023, BooksOfM

Comics

“Last Man Zombie Standing,” Unfashioned Creatures, A Frankenstein Anthology, Summer 2013, Red Stylo Media

Editor

THE CAINITE CONSPIRACIES, Vampire: The Masquerade Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition, 2016, Onyx Path Publishing/White Wolf Entertainment AB

UPSIDE DOWN: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling, 2016, Apex Publications

SLICES OF FATE: the Collected Works of Eddy Webb, 2011, FR Press

HAUNTED: 11 Tales of Ghostly Horror, 2011, FR Press

Nonfiction

Over the course of several years, Monica has written hundreds of articles, essays, and blog posts on subjects ranging from worldbuilding in fiction to contemporary topics in publishing. These works have been published in a variety of formats including online, digital, and print. A selection of essays, articles, and reference books follows.

“What Underlies our Conversations about Witches”, 2023, Apex Magazine

“Five Fascinating Magical Beings from the Original Charmed” TV Show, 2020, Tor.com

YOUR BEST GAME EVER!, 2019, Monte Cook Games

“Evaluating Narrative Arcs in Games”, Parts 1 & 2, SFWA Bulletin, 2018-2019

FIREFLY ENCYCLOPEDIA, 2018, Titan Publishing

Alien Language Prompt, WONDERBOOK (Revised and Expanded): The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction by Jeff VanderMeer, 2018, Harry N. Abrams (Contributor)

“This Is Not Another Why Representation Is Important Essay”, HATH NO FURY, 2018, Ragnarok Publishing

“Planning Your Campaign in Four Stages”, KOBOLD GUIDE TO GAMEMASTERING, 2017, Kobold Press

THE GORRAMN SHINIEST LANGUAGE GUIDE AND PHRASEBOOK IN THE ‘VERSE, 2016, Titan Publishing

“We Have Always Been Here, Motherfucker”, UNCANNY MAGAZINE, 2016

“The Seven Levels of a Role-Playing Group” and Fruits of the Forest Recipe, DINNER AND DIE, 2015, Carolina Gaming Tables

“The Case of the Mysterious Splatter,” FOR EXPOSURE: The Life and Times of a Small Press Publisher, 2015, Apex Book Company

“Building Worlds by the Seat of your Pants,” UNFRAMED: The Art of Improvisation for Game Masters, 2014, Engine Publishing

Games

The following is a list of published games and supplements Monica has worked on either as a writer, editor, or developer. Please note that titles have been listed in reverse chronological order by type of game or supplement.

Interactive Fiction (or LitRPG) Games

The Case of the Shrinking Circus Animals, TBD, Wonder Stories (as Mia Serrano)

Sea of Legends board game, 2021, Guildhall Studios

The Case of the Multiplying Bunnies, 2020, Wonder Stories (as Mia Serrano)

The Case of the Popped Balloons, 2020, Wonder Stories (as Mia Serrano)

UNDERWATER MEMORIES (with music), 2020, Sub-Q Magazine

Gangrel Storyline, 2011, PATHS OF STORYTELLING for Vampire: the Masquerade, White Wolf Publishing

Card Games

PROVING GROUNDS, 2019, Renegade Games (Setting and Novelette)

Miniature Games

WAR ECHOES, 2012, Battle Bunker Games

Core Rulebooks

LEVEL ONE, Volume 5, “Help BD738 Slash Run,” 2024, 9th Level Games

PINCHING TARTS, 2024, BooksOfM

LEVEL ONE, Volume 3, “One Night in Bain House,” 2022, 9th Level Games

ONE NIGHT IN THE CATACOMBS, 2022, BooksOfM

HUNTER THE VIGIL SECOND EDITION, Chronicles of Darkness, 2022, Onyx Path Publishing/Paradox Interactive (Developer)

UNKNOWN ARMIES 3rd Edition Books 1, 2, & 3, 2017, Atlas Games

Robert E. Howard’s CONAN RPG, 2016, Modiphius Games

FIREFLY RPG COREBOOK, 2014, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer/Lead Writer)

EXQUISITE REPLICAS, August 2008, Abstract Nova Entertainment

ALETHEIA, 2007, Abstract Nova Entertainment

NOUMENON, 2006, Abstract Nova Entertainment

NINJA BURGER 2nd Edition, 2006, aethereal Forge (Editor)

Supplements and Game Aids

GUARD CARDS, Pinching Tarts, 2024, BooksOfM

CREATURE SHEETS, Pinching Tarts, 2024, BooksOfM

LEGIONS OF CARCOSA, The Yellow King, 2023, Pelgrane Press

NOBLES: THE GOLDEN MANDATE, Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn RPG, 2023, Crafty Games

WORLD OF DARKNESS GHOST HUNTERS, 2021, Onyx Path Publishing/Paradox Interactive

DARK ERAS 2, Chronicles of Darkness, 2020, Onyx Path Publishing/Paradox Interactive (Lead Developer)

CONTAGION CHRONICLE, Chronicles of Darkness, 2020, Onyx Path Publishing/Paradox Interactive

BECKETT’S JYHAD DIARY, Vampire the Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition, 2018, Onyx Path Publishing/White Wolf Entertainment AB

DARK ERAS Companion, Geist the Sin Eaters “Foreboding Lands”, 2017, Onyx Path Publishing/White Wolf Entertainment AB

COURT OF SHADOWS, 2016, Catalyst Game Labs (Setting Creator & Writer)

GHOULS & REVENANTS, Vampire the Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition, 2016, Onyx Path Publishing/White Wolf Entertainment AB

DARK ERAS, Hunter the Vigil “Doubting Souls”, 2016, Onyx Path Publishing/White Wolf Entertainment AB

CODEX INFERNUS, 2016, Gun Metal Games

SKAA TIN AND ASH, Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn RPG supplement, 2015, Crafty Games

SMUGGLER’S GUIDE TO THE RIM, Firefly RPG Supplement, 2015, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer)

DREAD NAMES: RED LIST, Vampire the Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition, 2015, Onyx Path Publishing /White Wolf Entertainment

THINGS DON’T GO SMOOTH, Firefly RPG, 2014, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer)

MORTAL REMAINS, Hunter the Vigil, 2014, Onyx Path Publishing/ CCP

RIMWARD, Eclipse Phase RPG, 2012, Posthuman Studios

STRANGE, DEAD LOVE, Vampire the Requiem, 2011, White Wolf Publishing

Warrior-Priest Class Book, Cursed Empire, 2006, Spartans Unleashed

WORLDS OF THE DEAD, All Flesh Must Be Eaten, 2006, Eden Studios

Campaign Books and Adventures

TBD, Pacific Rim, Evil Genius Games

TALES OF THE RED, Cyberpunk RED, 2022, R Talsorian Games

DEAD MAN’S RUST, Scarred Lands 5th Edition, 2022, Onyx Path Publishing

EYES OF SPIRAGOS, a Scarred Lands 5th Edition adventure, 2021, Slarecian Vault

KARMIC TIES AND FIFTH WHEELS, Unknown Armies Third Edition, 2018, Atlas Games

TREACHERY IS THE DEEPEST CUT, Prince Valiant RPG Episode, 2018, Nocturnal Media

RING OF SPIRAGOS, a Scarred Lands adventure for 5th Edition and Pathfinder, 2018, Nocturnal Media/Onyx Path Publishing AB (Developer)

DAGGER OF SPIRAGOS, a Scarred Lands adventure for 5th Edition and Pathfinder, 2017, Nocturnal Media/Onyx Path Publishing (Developer)

ONE SCENE WONDER: SEARCH AND RESCUE, Torg Eternity Delphi Missions, 2017, Ulisses Spiele

OVER THE EDGE, Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, 2017, Wizards of the Coast

IN VOLO’S WAKE, Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, 2016, Wizards of the Coast

BATTLE FOR THE UNDERCITY for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, 2016, DMsguild.com (Self)

GHOSTS IN THE BLACK, Firefly RPG Supplement, 2015, Margaret Weis Productions

ECHOES OF WAR: THRILLIN’ HEROICS, Firefly RPG supplement, 2014, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer)

BUCKING THE TIGER, Firefly RPG Episode, 2014, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer)

FREEDOM FLYER, Firefly RPG Episode, 2013, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer)

FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES, Firefly RPG Episode, 2013, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer/Writer)

SHOOTING FISH, Firefly RPG Episode, 2013, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer)

WEDDING PLANNERS CORTEX PLUS, Firefly RPG Episode, 2013, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer)

WEDDING PLANNERS CORTEX CLASSIC, Firefly RPG, 2013, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer)

FALLING SCALES PART II, 2012, White Wolf Publishing

SCENES OF THE EMBRACE, Vampire the Requiem, 2011, White Wolf Publishing

THE DEVIL’S NIGHT: Storytelling Adventure System (SAS) One Scene, October 2009, White Wolf Publishing

Playtests & Beta Releases

RUSTED VEINS, Vampire the Masquerade 5th Edition Playtest, 2017, White Wolf Entertainment AB (Consultant)

GAMING IN THE ‘VERSE: GenCon 2013 Exclusive, Firefly RPG Preview, 2013, Margaret Weis Productions (Developer/Lead Writer)

Jumpstarts & Characters

UNLIKELY COMPANIONS, Pathfinder First Edition, 2021, Pathfinder Infinite

A HAPPY GNOME for ExtraLife Charity, Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, 2019, DM’s Guild

LEGACY OF LIES, Vampire the Masquerade Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition, 2017, Onyx Path Publishing/White Wolf Entertainment AB (Developer)

WORLD OF DARKNESS: GOTHIC ICONS, 2015, Onyx Path Publishing/ CCP

CROSSROADS DRIFTERS, Geist Ready Made Characters, 2014, Onyx Path/ CCP

SERENITY CREW, Firefly RPG Characters, 2013, Margaret Weis Productions

SCION: EXTRAS (Supplemental Yet Can Be Useful On Occasional Scions), 2013, Onyx Path/White Wolf Publishing

INSTANT ANTAGONIST: THE CREEPY COTTONTAIL, 2011, FR Press

OBSIDIAN: the Age of Judgment LARP Quickstart, 2004, Twilight Games (Editor)

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