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This episode we discuss how I’ve been writing out of order, and how lack of confidence creates a bit of a roadblock. Then we talk to Madeline Ashby, the awesome SF writer. Check out her books vN and iD.
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The very first Captain Spaulding recipe test has been recorded by the awesome Scott Sigler (author of new SF/Horror/thriller, PANDEMIC). He was kind enough to post his thought on his blog, along with a picture and audio. So I’m stealing both. HAHAHA SCOTT.
Ahem. Scott’s Captain Spaulding will not be tested by the Official Testing Group, but it appears Scott has already tasted it, and found it delicious.
* Don’t remember what the Captain Spaulding is all about? Read here.
From the Storium blog:
Alpha 2 is the latest playtest of Storium, the online storytelling game. It incorporates much of what we’ve learned from our prior playtest, and it’s a big change. Alpha 2 rethinks several of the game’s key mechanics, with the goal of making Storium faster, easier and more fun to play.
If you’re already a Storium playtester, you’re already in! Alpha 2 awaits you. We’ve left your existing games untouched. To see Alpha 2 in action, simply start or join a new game.
And if you’re interested in signing up, you can add your name by visiting http://storium.com.
I’m looking forward in starting my first Storium game, which will be an SF space station game. Sign up and check out what’s already there, and I’ll post here when the game is live.
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I have a book coming out in a month! Time to talk marketing options, like Twitter, facebook, Pintrest, contests, and more!
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Recorded early January, I’m just now getting this up. Sorry about that. But I talked to Teri Karobonik, an IP lawyer who got her career idea from a show I did a very long time ago!
So much going on!
The Shambling Guide to New York City is the Orbital Drop right now, which means it’s super cheap via ebook. So check it out if you haven’t already!
(And heck, while you’re at it, you can preorder Ghost Train to New Orleans! /subtle hint)
In Ghost Train to New Orleans (Out March 4!) I have our hero, Zoe, going to a coterie-run bar and getting a “Captain Spaulding.” It has gin and (possibly) demon blood. That’s all I said about it.
Then I thought, what if people could try to make their own Captain Spauldings? So I’m doing a drink contest- send me a recipe at mightymur at gmail.com. Ideally it can include gin and something red, but you can get more creative if you like.
I’ll be doing videos this month*, doing taste tests of these drinks. I’ll have a couple of prize packs** available for the best ones. So send in your recipes and I’ll get mixing!
* I hope next weekend at Boskone to do some taste tests with other authors, fans, etc. Find me at the bar if you’re feeling adventurous!
** I have copies of Shambling Guide, Ghost Train, and more necklaces from Surly Amy to give away!
Not unlike Phil the groundhog, I am coming out of my hole in February and am ready to see people. Only I’m not looking for my shadow.
What the hell did that mean anyway? If it’s a sunny day, there are six more weeks of winter? And how can we tell what the groundhog sees, anyway? Is it like an elephant where it will be all startled if it sees it?
Anyway! Events!
Tomorrow: The Return of ISBW!
