In which we discuss Mike Selinker‘s Maze of Games, and toss around some ideas for Kickstarter projects we might try to crowdfund. [ Download mp3 – 32 MB ] 00:59 – “fundamental”07:52 – Hypothetical Kickstarter #1: A Day Game in…
Year: 2013
Friday Flash Fiction: “This Scene Lacks Tension”
Yes, this is a continuation of last month’s “CSI: Computer Science Investigation,” and the title is one of the critiques this draft received from my weekly writer’s group. I’m working on it! Read “This Scene Lacks Tension” at 512 Words…
SnoutCast #154: Chrissie Puzzies
PUZZLE SPOILERS AHEAD! This week, we debrief last month’s Elevate Tutoring 2012 Online Holiday Puzzle Hunt with creator Bob Schaffer and player Matt Cleinman. [ Download mp3 – 24 MB ] 00:59 – “online”01:57 – previously: BANG 33, re-run, and…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Her Story”
This is what happens when you wait until the last minute to write a story. Read “Her Story” at 512 Words or Fewer
SnoutCast #153: Kickin’ It
A thoroughly un-scientific survey of recent puzzle hunt-ish projects on Kickstarter. [ Download mp3 – 34 MB ] 00:59 – “commercial”04:08 – Unique Puzzles for a YEAR: 150% funded!17:08 – Great America Race 2012: unsuccessful, but event happened anyway20:26 –…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Wizard and Robot”
Today’s story was inspired by this photo. Believe it… or not! Speaking of science fiction police procedurals, I watched the very promising pilot for Continuum this week. My three main observations: Wearable tech is awesomesauce. William B. Davis looks even…
SnoutCast #152: Pricing Puzzled Pints
A special extended conversation, in which we estimate how much one of our monthly events would cost at retail! Also, how would you like to adopt a cat? [ Download mp3 – 36 MB ] 00:59 – “valuable”02:28 – the…
Friday Flash Fiction: “CSI: Computer Science Investigation”
Yeah, I can’t believe it took me this long to make that fuckin’ joke either. Read “CSI: Computer Science Investigation” at 512 Words or Fewer
SnoutCast #151: Harmonies and Heuristics
In which we revisit the eternal question: how is a cappella music like puzzle hunts? [ Download mp3 – 26 MB ] 00:58 – “vocal”01:08 – Adopt Lady Grey!04:05 – the college connection08:55 – getting paid for it (or not)16:35…
FREE eBook of My First Fiction Sale
Now through the end of Saturday (January 5, 2013), you can download a FREE Kindle edition of the first short story I ever sold! It’s titled “At Long Last, Love,” and it’s part of the anthology From the Porch Swing…