Written by Monica Valentinelli, into shadow: a poetic exploration of personal fears is the author’s debut collection of twenty-one poems. The collection’s theme is broken into three books inspired by parts of the shadow: the umbra, penumbra, and antumbra. The fears presented run the gamut between surface-deep and existential. As such, some readers may be […]
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New! Tarot for Writers Workshop
Back by popular demand, a brand new Tarot for Writers workshop! Sunday, October 9, 2022, 9:30-11:30 AM Pacific time In this Tarot for Writers workshop, author and narrative designer Monica Valentinelli will show you how to use tarot in your storytelling. From inspirational prompts to building characters and scenarios, you’ll come away with fresh ideas […]
Spinning a RED Tale–Cyberpunk RED, That Is
Yesterday, R Talsorian Games’ October 2021 Update included a new Cyberpunk RED supplement called Tales of the RED. And I’m lucky to be one of the writers. I’m writing two adventures that can be run as stand-alone scenarios, but also as connected stories. My pitch has already been approved and now I’m working on the […]
Announcing a Patreon Exclusive! Into Shadow Coming Feb 2021
In my newsletter recently, I described how my nightmares and anxiety caused by the violence in our nation’s capital affected my ability to write last week. I announced in that update I’m channeling these emotions to explore my fears in February. I’ll be writing a poem a day for a #28DaysofPoetry challenge. This month-long project […]
Clarion Write-a-Thon: Week 3 The Fine Greenbird
A short progress report this week! I recently watched The Alienist and that series touches upon some of the issues I mentioned previously with respect to the historical treatment of Italian-Americans. (We’re now watching Doom Patrol. It’s VERY different!) Also: I miss sitting at a coffee shop to write. I stumbled across Coffitivity.com which gives […]