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May
20
Astrolabe 23: Don't wait, read.

Astrolabe 23: Don't wait, read.

Endless books, endless worlds, endless possibilities Recently, I made an offhand joke on Twitter that gained wings and went mini-viral
10 min read
Apr
21

Astrolabe 22: What can Nintendo learn from Elden Ring?

In case you missed it: Nerdist debuted the cover for my upcoming book about the history of Japanese RPGs, Fight,
13 min read
Apr
12

Check out the cover for "Fight, Magic, Items" at Nerdist!

Cue Victory Fanfare Pre-order Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs
5 min read
Feb
21

I sold a book! Announcing "Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West" (Running Press // October, 2022)

Cue Victory Fanfare You've maybe noticed Astrolabe's been a little quiet for the past few months.
4 min read
Feb
09
Why We Still Read Lord of the Rings

Why We Still Read Lord of the Rings

I learn something new about myself each time I visit Middle-earth.
17 min read
Jan
06
I wrote a thing! Check out "The Pixel Art Revolution Will Be Televised" on Wired

I wrote a thing! Check out "The Pixel Art Revolution Will Be Televised" on Wired

How retro blocks overtook 3D gaming to win the hearts of modern players. In my last go around at Wired,
2 min read
Nov
18
Hey! I'm eligible for "Best Fan Writer" this year, so here's my eligibility post

Hey! I'm eligible for "Best Fan Writer" this year, so here's my eligibility post

Another turn around the sun, another season of awards eligibility posts from all your favourite writers, artists, creators, and book
6 min read
Oct
26
Astrolabe 21: Why does everyone think writing's easy?

Astrolabe 21: Why does everyone think writing's easy?

Writing's (not) easy My guess is that a large portion of Astrolabe's readers are also writers
12 min read
Oct
18

Behold! I wrote a Dungeons & Dragons

Announcing "Dame Beatrice J. Delacroix III's Guide for Training Your New Beholder" Y'alllllll. I
2 min read
Oct
15

The Witchwood Crown Is a Triumphant Return to a Beloved Fantasy World

This review was originally published by Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog in June, 2017. Sadly the publication closed
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