Wizards of the Coast has posted photos of some of the authors who signed novels at their booth at this summer’s Gen Con. Alphabetically, I’m the first one, it seems, and I look tired. Since this is the morning after the Diana Jones Award party, perhaps that’s no surprise. You may notice that Bob Salvatore is so busy signing that …
Gen Con 2006, Day 3
The tale of August 11, 2006, continues.
Gen Con 2006, Day 2
Here’s my story for August 10, 2006, and I’m sticking to it.
The Dragons Revealed Already Out
This is what I get for not checking on Amazon regularly. Originally–at least as far as I recall, The Dragons Revealed–was due out on August 29. Now it’s listed as having been released on August 8. So, if you’re interested in reading the final chapter in the Knights of the Silver Dragon series, you could have been doing so already …
Gen Con Q & A
I met T. Rob Brown of MidwestGamingNews.com at Gen Con after one of my seminars, and we chatted about pursuing getting published in games. Afterward, he asked me a few questions via e-mail, and he just posted the results today.
Last Chance to See
If you’re interested in a private d20 adventure designed by one of the most talented experts in the field, you still have a chance to step up and sponsor Wolfgang Baur‘s first Open Design project, “Steam & Brass.” As Wolf writes, the adventure has firmed up well and now: – Includes one new monster (the steam golem) and two 3.5 …
Our Kids in the US News
As I mentioned a while back, the fine people at Rockford Memorial Hospital asked to feature our family in an advertorial they placed in the Midwestern edition of US News & World Report. The ad ran in the July 17 issue, I believe. For those of you who don’t live around here or missed that issue, though, the hospital has …
Gen Con 2006, Day 1
The “Day at a Time” format seemed to work well for my Comic-Con report, so I’m going to stick with that. Here, then, is my account of the first day of Gen Con 2006, August 9. (This is actually set-up day, the day before the show officially opens.)
Writing Advice
Brett Rubin wrote me a note a while back and asked me some excellent questions about becoming a published writer. I thought some of you might be interested in the answers, so I’ve posted the bulk of the conversation here.
National Games Week Coming Up Again
The website for National Games Week has been revamped and is ready for registrations for this year’s event, November 19—25. While you’re at it, you could check out the Million Minute Challenge too. Both offer great ways to help promote gaming in your community and your home.