On The Horizon

This last year has been very busy! Most of the fruits of that labor are still a ways off from getting in players' hands. One party game is currently on hold (lousy tariffs!). My big strategy game should be crowdfunding early next year. Around five different rulebooks with my editor credit should come out over … Continue reading On The Horizon →

New Designs for PAXU ’24

I have a new personal goal.The last time I showed off a prototype and got it signed, the publisher remarked that, "This is really polished. We never see work this polished from freelance designers." Getting that compliment felt like a huge win. And while I do know other freelancers who like to polish, I understand … Continue reading New Designs for PAXU ’24 →

ContraBanter is OUT! Also, Origins ’24

This week my first published game, ContraBanter, hits hobby retail shelves. We had a great early launch at Millennium Games in Rochester. Family and friends from the area came out, and a whole bunch of new people got to try ContraBanter for the first time. The reactions were lovely. It was so nice to hold … Continue reading ContraBanter is OUT! Also, Origins ’24 →

Heading to PAXU ’23

Howdy! I'm returning to PAX Unplugged in a little over a month with 4 game designs ready to pitch. One is a co-design with my buddy Gabe Godoi. We became design buddies last year, and we are excited to unleash our latest concoction on Philadelphia. Gabe and I are both signed with Skybound with as-yet-unannounced … Continue reading Heading to PAXU ’23 →

Words With Friends

I'm not done with writing. A bold claim, coming from the guy who hasn't touched his new novel in over five months. On the contrary, my writing partner Aaron and I are still puttering away on our TV show. Someday we will shoot the pilot. Three other WIPs sit in my Drive, festering. Words are … Continue reading Words With Friends →

Planting a PRETTY FLOWER

I am now querying my sci-fi comedy, PRETTY FLOWER. It's taken two years to reach this point. My last manuscript was 'done' in half a year. Why has this project taken so long? Was it worth it?I've heard before that the second book is always harder. I gave myself a big challenge here, stylistically, and … Continue reading Planting a PRETTY FLOWER →

Karen Myna Cantor’s THE GARDEN AT THE END OF THE WORLD

Dear Agent, If you’re reading this in 2021, chances are you Googled ‘Karen Myna Cantor author’. If you’re seeing this post after 2021, then you’re probably kicking yourself for not repping Karen’s book. Last week, Karen and I wrapped our critique partner swap. She’s fun to work with, professional in her communication, and full of … Continue reading Karen Myna Cantor’s THE GARDEN AT THE END OF THE WORLD →

In Memoriam

An unexpected axiom about performing improv is that the more you do it, the less you remember. People in the audience would ask me the following day about specific scenes from a show, and all I’d have to offer is vibes and questions. Like, ‘yeah, that was cool’, and, ‘remind me what happened?’ It could … Continue reading In Memoriam →

Movies For Writers – 20XX Edition

I am a slow reader. While most writers learn their craft by constantly devouring books, I plod along. Fortunately, I can watch movies as fast as anyone. While my reading habits have taken a hit at different times in my life, movie watching is a near constant. Movies have been one of the most influential … Continue reading Movies For Writers – 20XX Edition →

Dealbreakers

It is tempting as a fledgling artist without an audience, representation, or a publisher to hide my politics from the public. An inoffensive facade works for many young artists who want to build a following in our polarized world. On the other hand, I've never shied from tackling sensitive politics in improv performances, and I … Continue reading Dealbreakers →