January's over, so I've posted a "Behind the Scenes" update over on my Patreon talking about my recent work. This month's post is free for anyone to read, but future updates won't be. Patrons currently also get early access to articles, reviews, etc. which will eventually be published here. I'm hoping to integrate more of … Continue reading Behind the Scenes #1
Tag: Update
2022 Year in Review
It's January, so typically I go on a great big rambly blog about what's happened—or not happened—in the previous year. While normally I avoid getting too personal in this space—talking about the work, rather than my life—I feel it's worth being pretty straightforward. 2022 was shit. Stress, anxiety, and depression each took turns throughout much … Continue reading 2022 Year in Review
Waking Up
It's hard to believe the last time I posted here was in July. Personal life challenges have continued, and have continued to sludge up the creative process. I started a new job in September, and this has helped. The environment is more supportive, the staff are encouraging, and the work is less stressful. I feel … Continue reading Waking Up
To Hunt a Manuscript
Well, an update on Part Two of To Hunt a God is long overdue. Upon release six months ago, I hoped to have it out early in the second quarter of 2022, or at worst, by now! The simple version is that stress in my non-writing life has made writing grow difficult, and it took … Continue reading To Hunt a Manuscript
2021 Year in Review
Well, I'd intended to process what I wrote and published in 2021 sometime in January, but that didn't end up happening. No fear, though! We're here, now. Let's get into it. To Hunt a God—Quick Update I'm delighted to share that To Hunt a God has earned its first Bestseller medal on DriveThruRPG! Cover by … Continue reading 2021 Year in Review
Reading List 2021
Curious where a writer's ideas come from? It's really not all that mysterious. Ideas come from stories—movies, TV shows, and, of course, books. This post meanders through what I read last year, and explores how it impacted my writing. I enjoy looking back at the start of each year as a way for me to … Continue reading Reading List 2021
The Salt Man — MOTM #22
Hey all, this month's issue managed to come out a bit early for once—early enough that it's still October when writing this post! Huzzah! October's issue of Monster of the Month is titled The Salt Man. Like last year's October issue, The Salt Man presents a horror-themed monster for the gamemaster. The Salt Man is … Continue reading The Salt Man — MOTM #22
The Bad Winds — MOTM #20
Yet again a month has ended, and I've forgotten to talk about the new issue of Monster of the Month over here on the Akhelas blog! Let's correct that, shall we? For those not in the know, Monster of the Month (or MOTM) is a monthly supplement from Akhelas, which provides new creatures, adventure hooks, … Continue reading The Bad Winds — MOTM #20
Petty Spirits 2 – MOTM #19
Well, the month's just wrapped up, and that means we've released another issue of Monster of the Month! This series for Chaosium's RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha highlights a new monster (with a rather loose definition of the word) each month, often including bonus content such as magic items, new spells, and so on, in addition … Continue reading Petty Spirits 2 – MOTM #19
Another Month, Another Monster
June has passed us by, and that means there's another issue of Monster of the Month! MOTM is a series of bestiary entries (sometimes loosely defined) for Chaosium's RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha. You can find MOTM on the Jonstown Compendium, a community content webstore available at DriveThruRPG.com. Grungnak Fearless, illustrated by Alexandre Gauthier To finish … Continue reading Another Month, Another Monster
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