Month: April 2019

Free Twine Games!

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I’ve started posting free Twine games on itch.io! Twine is an open-source tool for making interactive stories. I’ve been using Twine to write short text-based HTML games, in which the reader’s choices determine the outcome of the story. My goal is to write and publish one Twine game per month in 2019. Here are the games I’ve made so far!

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This Game is a Dog: A delightfully weird game about the adventures of your text-based dog. Play for FREE here: https://fontainepen.itch.io/this-game-is-a-dog

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Through Time and Space: You can travel anywhere in time and space…but at what cost? Play for FREE here: https://fontainepen.itch.io/through-time-and-space

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Cassandra the Wolf Princess: By day, you work at a soul-sucking corporate job. By night, you dream of running with the wolves. What happens when your two worlds collide? Play for FREE here: https://fontainepen.itch.io/cassandra-the-wolf-princess

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The Secret: Should you confess about your crush on your friend? Play for FREE here: https://fontainepen.itch.io/the-secret

These games are all short and free to play. If you can play one and leave a comment or rating, I will greatly appreciate your feedback! Please note that my games currently only work in computer browsers, not on tablets or smartphones.

Be sure to follow me on itch.io at https://fontainepen.itch.io/ and keep an eye out for my next monthly Twine games! Thank you so much for your support!

Beyond Acacia Ridge Open for Preorders!

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My fantasy novelette Beyond Acacia Ridge is now available for preorders from Goal Publications! With gorgeous cover art by Julian Norwood!

Straggletail is the lowest-ranking female hyena in the Eastern Plain Clan, the punching bag. Glossycoat is the clan’s princess, destined to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become the matriarch.

When the two hyenas form an unexpected alliance, they set off on a perilous journey in search of the place where the sun goes at night. They meet strange creatures, brave the forces of nature, and grapple with their own worst fears.

Will they find the sun, or will they find something more?

Purchase at the preorder discount here! https://www.goalpublications.com/store/p68/beyond-acacia-ridge-print.html

Coffee Animals

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In case you missed it, The Daily Grind has been published!

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Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949768872/

Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QS4YBRV

“What do aliens, ghosts, dragons, police dogs, and a valiant knight have in common? Fondness for a beverage made from roasted beans!

In these pages, you will find eight tales about furry characters and coffee. Whether it’s found on a spaceship far from home or in a cozy neighborhood café, coffee has its own special magic. It relaxes us, excites us, forges friendships, or brings back memories.

Snuggle up in an armchair with your favorite drink and this book, and get transported away from your daily grind.”

Madison Keller and I edited this anthology, and Sean Gerace did the copyediting, typesetting, and formatting. The cover art is by Lizspit. My original story “Properly Pounced Coffee,” about a disgruntled badger and his bumbling fox butler, appears in the book. I am very grateful to all the authors who participated and excited for you to read their stories!