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Aaron Allston update

Aaron has been sprung from the hospital, but is still in Dallas. He’s recovering well and punning, which is the true measure of his recovery. As you know, a bypass operation costs about as much as it took to build the Death Star. That is somewhere north of what the average author has to spend […]

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David Arneson: a memorial

I lost a good friend on Tuesday night. David Arneson, father of roleplaying, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, Dave to friends, Arnesama—spoken with great affection, and “Oh my God, do you know who that is?” to many at conventions. For many others, Dave passed unnoticed at those same conventions—people who did not realize that but […]

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Third Life World Exposition and Faire this weekend

I mentioned recently that I was working to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life through Second Life. In our region we have over thirty items for sale to raise money for this worthy cause. In addition, this weekend (April 2-6, 2009), we’re having an Exposition and Faire where numerous authors, artists, […]

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Books for the iPhone and iPod Touch

Books for the iPhone and iPod Touch

No Rest For The Wicked No Rest For The Wicked *finally* made it to the Appstore. This is the first of the Trick Molloy stories, and the second one to make it to the Appstore. Click on the above links and you’ll go directly to the Appstore to snag the story.

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American Cancer Society Relay for Life (In Second Life)

I’ve written a number of times here about Second Life, encouraging folks to come in and have fun. There’s a serious side to things there, too. Every year Second Life players support The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. People create items for sale to support RFL. Entertainers give concerts. I’ve already made a bunch […]

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Quick Writing Tip: Fortune Cookie Ideas

Quick Writing Tip: Fortune Cookie Ideas

One of the questions authors get asked all the time is, “Where do you get your ideas?” This is the rough equivalent of asking a surgeon, “How do you know where to cut?” The answer to each is that it’s a combination of training and experience, study and a little bit of luck. (And, ask […]

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Virtual Guest at Opus Fantasy Fest this weekend!

I’ve been invited to be a “virtual guest” for the Opus Fantasy Fest in Denver. I’ll be here in Phoenix, but will be participating in panels and doing a reading at the convention over the Internet. I’ll be doing this via Second Life. You’re all invited to join in! The schedule of events is: Friday […]

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