What I’m Up to This Week: 03/16/18
Man, the last of winter is flying by. We actually got a little snow this week. Snow is rare here even in the dead of winter. Even less so in… Read more »
Tag: board games
Why I’d Rather Play Like a European
I hear you: What the hell is this woman rambling on about now? What is this, “Play like a European business?” Stick with me and you’ll see. First, a couple… Read more »
What I’m Up To This Week: 02/09/18
I used to call these weekly posts News Updates and Reading Lists. I’d showcase any news and what books I was reading that week. And then I stopped doing them,… Read more »
What I Plan to Do Over Summer “Vacation”
I was such a weird kid. In cleaning out some old papers found at my parents house, I discovered my old summer schedules. Yes, the one time of year when… Read more »
What Books and Board Games Have In Common
Board gamers are a diverse bunch. Some are techies who work in the worlds of science and computers. Others are doctors, artists, executives, lawyers, or activists. But what’s always struck… Read more »
Turning Research Into Play
When you say the word “Research” to many writers (particularly writers of fiction), you’ll get a moan or an eye roll. For many, research is the least pleasant part of… Read more »
Building a Board Game Library on a Budget
It’s a joke around our house that board gaming started out as our “frugal” hobby. We figured it was cheaper than having cable TV or buying video games. We weren’t… Read more »
Halloween Favorites
I’m a big fan of Halloween, although not in the classic sense of dressing up, going to parties, and hosting trick-or-treaters. (Although as a kid I loved trick-or-treating. Picking my… Read more »
Bet You Didn’t Know That Your Toys Chose Your Career
I’ve been busy cleaning out my parent’s attic over the last few weeks. What I’ve discovered up there is nothing short of a trip down amnesia lane. Many of my… Read more »
Do’s and Don’ts for Creating Positive Buzz
I recently participated in the weekly #boardgamehour chat on Twitter. One of the questions was, “What tips would you give to a publisher who wants to build buzz around their… Read more »