I wrote 10,700 words of fiction today, bringing my total for NaNoWriMo to just under 52,000 words, which got me this lovely parting gift: I may post more about this year’s experience later, but for now, here are some totally…
Month: November 2009
Friday Flash Fiction: “Sidrav Corsol’s Backstory”
Yes, I know this is a day late, but it’s not like you couldn’t have found this week’s story otherwise. I really only post these pointers for the sake of completeness. Read “Sidrav Corsol’s Backstory” at 512 Words or Fewer
SnoutCast #1: ZombiePortLand
After writing one “GC Musings” blog post in September, it occurred to me that any such discussions should include my lovely wife DeeAnn, who’s been an integral part of every Snout Game. She handles the budget, most of the logistics,…
How to Solve Any Puzzle in Less Than 47 Minutes
EDITED (10 Jan 2015) to fix broken video and photo embed links. For those who couldn’t attend, here’s a recording of the puzzle hunt talk I gave at Ignite Portland 7 on November 19, 2009! http://youtu.be/QGXzqc1v5hI The talk includes a…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Rieta Linbitter’s Backstory”
Apologies if you stayed up late last night waiting for this week’s story. Blame Ignite Portland 7. Read “Rieta Linbitter’s Backstory” at 512 Words or Fewer
In a Crowded Theater
This Thursday night, I’ll be presenting “How to Solve Any Puzzle in Less Than 47 Minutes” at Ignite Portland 7. The title is, of course, hugely misleading; I’ll be discussing puzzle hunts in general and walking through one Clue from…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Harold & Kumar Get Left 4 Dead Once Upon A Time In Mexico”
Rights holders: Please don’t sue me. Here–I’ll even link to all your products! Fair use! Fair use! Read “Harold & Kumar Get Left 4 Dead Once Upon A Time In Mexico” at 512 Words or Fewer
It’s Funny ‘Cause It’s True
“Diagram proves FlashForward and Lost nothing alike,” from SCI Fi Wire:
Missing Music
The best thing about the short-lived 2000 Bruce Campbell TV series Jack of All Trades is the main title theme song. Really! It was nominated for an Emmy and only lost because it was up against The West Wing. (But…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Part of the Solution”
You know the old saying: If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the precipitate. <mcmahon>HEYO!</mcmahon> Read “Part of the Solution” at 512 Words or Fewer