Another reason I love my local library: because I can check out oversized hardcovers like this for free, instead of spending $50 and not having bookshelf space for them. This was DC’s tribute to the full-page Sunday newspaper comics of…
Month: October 2010
SnoutCast #39: “Playtesting”
In which we address playtesting-related questions raised by Larry, creator of 2 Tone Game, and refer to playtesting-related insights from Matt, co-creator of Ghost Patrol. [ Download mp3 – 36 MB ] 00:58 – “exciting”01:29 – our inspirations: Puzzled Pint…
Postcard #43
At first glance, I thought the photograph on this vintage postcard was from Disney World, but it’s actually Toronto, where my VPXII classmate Claire lives with a curious assortment of wildlife.
Towelbeast!
An amusing photo from a trip we took back in July: That’s what we found in the bathroom when we checked into our room at the Holiday Inn Express. Incidentally, HIE has become one of our favorite hotel chains; they…
Postcard #42
A very pleasant surprise from my lovely wife DeeAnn, who was pretty sneaky during our visit to the Maryhill Museum of Art a few weeks ago. I love her more today than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow.
Postcard #40
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that the text on this card, from my erstwhile co-worker and Longshots co-captain Chris, forms the acrostic “I bat bofh.” I’m sure it doesn’t mean anything. Yeah.
Postcard #39
The VPXII roll call continues! This time it’s Jeannie, who was an accomplished poet before the workshop and continues to proliferate verse from her home base in the Midwest.
Postcard #38
From my fellow VPXII alumna Vernie, who sent her postcard in an envelope–presumably so she could attach her very descriptive note. You really can’t stop a writer from telling a story.
Friday Flash Fiction: “GirlFightClub”
I’m pretty sure this week’s story passes the Bechdel Test. Whether it’s any good… well, that’s a matter of opinion, innit? Read “GirlFightClub” at 512 Words or Fewer