Here you’ll find writing tips, authorly musings, news and updates related to my website and my works, and more than a few geeky pop culture references.

How Reading Books Changed My Life for the Better Over the Years
Trying to count the ways in which reading books has changed my life over the years is like trying to count stars in the sky, or the number of tomes on my TBR pile…

Video Games That I Played as a Kid in the ’90s
These are the video games that I played as a kid—games that, in some ways, made me who and what I am today.

Interactive Short Stories You Can Read in One Sitting
Every one of these interactive short stories can be comfortably read in a single afternoon, and won’t waste a minute of your time.

Games That Use Color to Communicate in Creative Ways
It could be argued that all video games use color to communicate. But the games on this list go above and beyond…

How to Read Fantasy Books: A Bookwyrm’s Guide
Whether you’re new to the genre or a returning visitor wondering if you’ve been doing it wrong all along, if you’re wondering how to read fantasy books the right way, look no further.

What to Expect from the Next ‘Mass Effect’: A Wishlist
For N7 day, let’s dream a little about what we can, and should, expect from the next Mass Effect game.

Does Horror Have to Be Scary to Be Good?
When someone asks, “Was it good?” when discussing a horror story, the go-to response is often, “Well, it was/wasn’t scary.” But does horror have to be scary to be worthwhile?

The Most Influential Horror Games in History (So Far)
For this Halloween, it’s time to talk about some of the most influential horror games in the history of the industry.

7 More Scary Fairy Tale Creatures from Celtic Folklore
While the sidhe may be fair or foul depending on their mood, there are some scary fairy tale creatures in Celtic folklore you should never cross paths with.