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  • Gris is an example of a good video game about mental illness
    Games

    Making Good Video Games About Mental Illness

    January 24, 2022 /

    Good video games about mental illness have something worthwhile to say—and say it well.

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    The perfect setting for a lighthearted fantasy book.

    Lighthearted Fantasy Books for Heavy Times

    March 28, 2022
    Is writing fiction a waste of time?

    Is Writing Fiction a Waste of Time?

    March 27, 2020
    Author Kim Berkley's hobbit-themed wedding

    Our Hobbit-Themed Wedding: Behind the Scenes

    September 22, 2023
  • The Witcher 3 is a fantastic example of a great low fantasy video game.
    Games

    Enchanting Low Fantasy Video Games That Cast a Subtle Spell

    December 13, 2021 /

    Subtle low fantasy games provide a rarely seen yet important counterpoint to high fantasy games with epic questlines.

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    The brass lantern—an icon of interactive fiction gaming.

    How to Play Interactive Fiction (and Survive)

    February 28, 2022
    Games with Choices and Consequences

    Memorable Video Games With Choices and Consequences

    July 19, 2021
    Creatives, like candles, can easily burn out.

    Breaking the Curse of Creative Burnout

    March 18, 2024
  • Creatures was one of many games I played as a kid in the 1990s.
    Games

    Video Games That I Played as a Kid in the ’90s

    December 6, 2021 /

    These are the video games that I played as a kid—games that, in some ways, made me who and what I am today.

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    Photo (c) Kim Berkley 2018

    Should You Take a Break from Writing?

    July 31, 2020
    Writing When You’re Tired and Depressed

    Why Keep Writing When You’re Tired and Depressed?

    August 28, 2020
    Buddy Simulator 1984, a text-based horror game.

    13 Text-Based Horror Games to Play Alone in the Dark

    October 4, 2021
  • 'text A Summer Story' is an interactive short story you can read in just 15 minutes.
    Books,  Games

    Interactive Short Stories You Can Read in One Sitting

    November 29, 2021 /

    Every one of these interactive short stories can be comfortably read in a single afternoon, and won’t waste a minute of your time.

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    Creatures was one of many games I played as a kid in the 1990s.

    Video Games That I Played as a Kid in the ’90s

    December 6, 2021
    Amicia and Hugo, characters from the scary 'Plague Tale' games.

    Are the ‘Plague Tale’ Games Scary?

    October 17, 2022
    A person reads a novel

    Stories About Books: The Monk on the Hill and Other Tales

    February 21, 2020
  • Gris is a game that uses color to communicate in creative ways.
    Games

    Games That Use Color to Communicate in Creative Ways

    November 15, 2021 /

    It could be argued that all video games use color to communicate. But the games on this list go above and beyond...

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    A New Year’s Update: 2020 Review and 2021 Goals

    A New Year’s Update: 2020 Review and 2021 Goals

    January 1, 2021
    The Dragon's Last Flight

    NaNoRenO Game Jam 2019: We Made a Visual Novel (Demo)!

    April 2, 2019
    Photo (c) Kim Berkley, "A La Monet"

    Mental Health for Writers: 7 Self-Care Tips

    September 17, 2018
  • N7 armor from the teaser for the next Mass Effect game
    Games

    What to Expect from the Next ‘Mass Effect’: A Wishlist

    November 1, 2021 /

    For N7 day, let's dream a little about what we can, and should, expect from the next Mass Effect game.

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    Looking for a book that will actually scare you this Halloween? These 3 terrifying books just might make you jump right out of your skin.

    Made You Look: 3 Books That Scared Me So Badly I Actually Jumped

    October 15, 2018
    Writing When You’re Tired and Depressed

    Why Keep Writing When You’re Tired and Depressed?

    August 28, 2020
    NaNoRenO 2021 Spotlight

    NaNoRenO 2021 Spotlight

    April 2, 2021
  • Silent Hill is one of the most influential horror games of all time.
    Games

    The Most Influential Horror Games in History (So Far)

    October 18, 2021 /

    For this Halloween, it’s time to talk about some of the most influential horror games in the history of the industry.

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    About the time you start thinking thoughts like, “I don’t know what to write in my journal,” is exactly when you should start writing.

    “I Don’t Know What to Write in My Journal,” and Other Symptoms of Uninspiration

    May 11, 2020
    Looking for a book that will actually scare you this Halloween? These 3 terrifying books just might make you jump right out of your skin.

    Made You Look: 3 Books That Scared Me So Badly I Actually Jumped

    October 15, 2018
    View of the beach from the window of a fantasy fiction writer in Florida.

    On Being a Fantasy Fiction Author in Florida

    December 12, 2022
  • Buddy Simulator 1984, a text-based horror game.
    Books,  Games

    13 Text-Based Horror Games to Play Alone in the Dark

    October 4, 2021 /

    These text-based horror games are the perfect nightmare fuel for avid readers and gamers alike looking for top-quality spooks this season.

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    Shadow of War is a perfect Lord of the Rings video game for action fans.

    The Best Lord of the Rings Video Games for Every Type of Gamer

    September 20, 2021
    I’ve been working hard on changing a few things around behind the scenes, and it’s time for some show and tell!

    Quarterly Quest Update: Q1-Q2 2022

    August 1, 2022
    The Best “Sick Day” Books from My Childhood

    The Best “Sick Day” Books from My Childhood

    October 1, 2018
  • Shadow of War is a perfect Lord of the Rings video game for action fans.
    Games

    The Best Lord of the Rings Video Games for Every Type of Gamer

    September 20, 2021 /

    If you're a fan of Middle-Earth, there's a Lord of the Rings video game out there calling your name—no matter what type of gamer you are.

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    Game entries from NaNoRenO 2022

    NaNoRenO 2022 Spotlight

    April 5, 2022
    Author Kim Berkley

    Quarterly Quest Update: Summer 2024

    July 9, 2024
    Do Writers Hate Writing?

    Do Writers Hate Writing?

    February 26, 2021
  • Ryse: Son of Rome is a video game set in ancient Rome.
    Games

    10 Intriguing Video Games Set in Rome

    August 16, 2021 /

    This list of intriguing video games set in Rome—both historic and contemporary—will hopefully give you a few new titles to add to your to-play list.

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    Girl Gamer vs. Gamer Girl—What's the Difference?

    Girl Gamer vs. Gamer Girl—What’s the Difference?

    May 16, 2022
    Do dragon-human romances need shapeshifting to work out?

    Does a Human-Dragon Romance Need Shapeshifting?

    February 14, 2022
    Buddy Simulator 1984, a text-based horror game.

    13 Text-Based Horror Games to Play Alone in the Dark

    October 4, 2021
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