Updated Books Page
I have just updated my books page with information about two recent books I published, Mr. Smoozles and Story to Nowhere. Please check it out.
New book is now out!
Following a great launch yesterday, my new book, An Introduction to Game Writing, is now out.
Short reading
I created a short video in which I read an excerpt from my children’s novel.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Nicola Jane hated everything about the countryside, but particularly the weird creatures that lived in it. When she and Mum first moved here, to the middle of nowhere, she’d made those feelings as clear as humanly possible without actually printing them out and taping them to the bathroom mirror. Her complaining, though, had done no …
New Article on Gamasutra
Having just played Her Story followed by reading an article on Eurogamer, I was inspired to write an article called Her Story is not Your Story.
Promo Video
I created a short promotional video highlighting the services I offer.
Kaptain Brawe 2 on Kickstarter
I’ve been a bit remiss. Because I’ve been trying to post a lot on Twitter, Facebook and other places, I neglected to post anything here. If you don’t already know, I’m involved in a Kickstarter for Kaptain Brawe 2: A Space Travesty. Please check it out if you haven’t already. Please consider pledging or at …
Denzo Steel
I am writing a new story called Denzo Steel and will be presenting it in comic strip format with episodes every week (all being well). The style is darker and more serious than my normal comic strip work so I hope that people will enjoy it as much, if not more. As ever, feedback will …
Game writing hangout
This Thursday, 15th Nov, I’m taking part in a Google+ Hangout in which I’ll be talking about writing for games. The Hangout is organised by Heather Taylor of Red on Black Productions and you can hook up in a number of ways. Google+ event page. Facebook page Youtube page If you miss the live event, …
Game Writing or Narrative Design?
Writing for video games is a wonderful thing and at the same time a little odd. Or, rather, people’s perceptions of it can be odd. Even after all the time I’ve spent making it my career, there are still some people in development and publishing who think that game writing is just the dialogue or …
London Screenwriters’ Festival
Having never been to a dedicated screenwriting festival before, attending the LSWF was a pleasure in itself, particularly being in the presence of so many talented and friendly people. Because I’d been invited to speak as part of a panel on game writing, I felt doubly pleased to be there as I was able to …
A new review of Special Enquiry Detail
Over at Gear Diary there’s a new review by Michael Anderson of Special Enquiry Detail: The Hand That Feeds for the iPad. At first I was worried that it was going to be a harsh review when the reviewer had a brief reminiscance about a game he played with his wife years ago, but he …