What Gets You Geeked About Writing?
We all have a bit of geek in us, whether we’re willing to admit it or not. Today’s newsletter is about embracing our geeky writer selves.
Video Games
Have You Ever Written A Video Game?
Can you remember the first video game you played? I remember playing Duck Hunt with my cousin on Christmas morning years ago. The flash of the screen, the crack of the speakers, that dog laughing at me — it was a memorable experience. Since then, video games have evolved into a massive enterprise. Like every other business,…
This Just In: Let’s Talk About Anxiety
I was an anxious kid. Nothing was diagnosed, but I would worry about things outside my control. Nothing in particular, just the possibility of something happening. My anxiety was manageable for the majority of my life. Then I began working with teenagers. Fifteen years taking kids on trips, some of them overseas, heightened my anxiety,…
This Just In: Choice In Video Games
Have video games lost their appeal? Last week I watched High Score on Netflix. It’s a six-part docuseries on the history of video games. For most of the episodes, it was a walk straight down Memory Lane. The first video game I remember playing is Duck Hunt on the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Pulling the trigger…
Thoughts While Playing Mass Effect for Seven Straight Hours
Or: How I Spent My Day Off Alright! Time to explore uncharted galaxies and expand our understanding of science. Just after this load screen… I’ll explore after I spend twenty minutes creating the perfect character first. And her twin brother too? Ok, whatever. So we’ve been asleep for 600 years? What a journey! Everything you know…
How I Spent 45 Hours as a Huntress in a Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland
Crouching in tall grass, I scan the horizon making zero noise. There is a rabbit. A boar. Nothing to worry about. One slow step after another takes me higher up the rise of the earth. The edge of the tall grass greats me. Another moment to scan. The coast seems clear. I pop up and…
Overcoming Social Anxiety at a Video Game Convention
Spoiler Alert: I also met Felicia Day! Let’s get one thing clear, just in case there was any misconception: I’m a nerd. I’ve always been a nerd. I will always be a nerd. I enjoy being a nerd. I’m writing this wearing a Star Wars t-shirt that is just dressy enough I can wear it to…