Deb Chantson
@debchantson.bsky.social
Writer/Narrative Designer of Rooster. Writer for video games, TV, short film, digital convergent IP, etc. Always pitching an original something or other. Mom, baker, Korean drama fan.
Ah sorry, I'm not an avid Bluesky user. Am keeping up on Discord for current gig and that's challenging enough!
My first Crossplay piece was published today! I don't often get to write about my kids and because @crossplayblog.bsky.social is a community at the intersection of parenting and games, it's such a lovely way to blend my personal and professional life. www.crossplay.news/p/my-kids-fi...
My Kids Fight My Bosses
Sometimes, you need to recruit an eight-year-old to take down a nasty fight, you know?
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My “Scavenger Hunt Tutorial: Applying Game Design Fundamentals” talk for Full Indie is now live if you wanna watch. Momming meets game development. youtu.be/bZLygcjyjl4?... It’s 12 minutes long!
Deborah Chantson - Scavenger Hunt Tutorial
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My friend Alex Carey and I made a game! Have you ever woken up shivering after kicking off your covers in the middle of the night? “As the Fire Dies” is a text-based fantastical adventure through a dream world that feels the effect of a “real life” fire. 20-30 min! springthing.net/2025/play.ht...
The 2025 Spring Thing Festival of Interactive Fiction
Spring Thing is an annual online festival celebrating new interactive fiction from all kinds of people.
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Many thanks to the Canada Media Fund's Now & Next for giving me the platform to say what I wanted to say. If my GDC talk proposal had been accepted, this is the gist of it, originally titled "Achievement Unlocked: Diversity Success". #EconomicBenefit #TeamGrowth #DEIA cmf-fmc.ca/now-next/art...
How a Racially Diverse Team Was the Key to My Best Work | Canada Media Fund
Currently based in Vancouver, Canada, Deborah Chantson is the Writer/Narrative Designer on Rooster and the newest unannounced title at Sticky Brain Studios.…
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If you’re Canadian and/or have access to CBC Gem, North of North is the most fantastic series!!! North of North gem.cbc.ca/north-of-north
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A young Inuk woman wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous and extremely public exit from her marriage. It won't be easy in a small Arctic town where everybody knows your business.
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My author copies arrived today. I think my kids believe me when I say that I wrote a book now. 😄 Purchase details are on my website at DebChantson.com under Book. The eBook is only $5 USD / $7 CDN. Thank you to those who have already purchased - especially multiple copies/both formats!
Many thanks to @kimikimi-more.bsky.social for this beautiful photo shoot of my book!! She is the bestest!!
AAPI in Gaming@aapiingaming.bsky.social · last yr.Our friend @debchantson.bsky.social’s debut novel is out & it’s the perfect #ValentinesDay gift! 💘 Deb is the Writer/Narrative Designer for @stickybrainstudios.bsky.social. Her new book features an #AAPI protagonist! Available in ebook & paperback. BUY NOW 📖: bit.ly/42Wb0Wq #aapireads #booksky
The official launch day is tomorrow! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Past-P... Shoutout to @kimikimi-more.bsky.social for being a darling friend and so fittingly the first person to video chat me to show me her print copy had arrived early at her place! #ChickLit #PastPerfectVacation #RomanceBook
Past Perfect Vacation
Claudia Lee, 40, is pregnant with her third child, unhappy in her marriage, job, life, body. In the aftermath of a last straw moment that convinces...
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TONIGHT @ 6pm PST! Join our fireside chat with @debchantson.bsky.social, writer/narrative designer of Rooster by @stickybrainstudios.bsky.social! 🗓️RSVP on YouTube: bit.ly/3WRZW8V Deb will answer Q’s live in the comments! Wishlist on Steam: bit.ly/4jFEtts #aapiingaming #aapi #gaming #lunarnewyear
I'm speaking at this event about my best tips for funding applications.
BUS Game Devs - Vancouver Game Dev Series@busgamedevs.bsky.social · last yr.Vancouver Game Dev Series is happening in two weeks on Feb 19! Tickets are about 50% sold out so get yours soon! For just $10, there will be expert game dev presenters, networking and pizza 🍕 bit.ly/VGDSFeb25
Join us Monday 2/10 @ 6pm PST in this fireside chat with the writer/narrative designer of Rooster! 🐓🧧 🗓️RSVP on YouTube: bit.ly/3WRZW8V @debchantson.bsky.social of @stickybrainstudios.bsky.social will answer Q’s live in the comments! ✨Wishlist on Steam: bit.ly/4jFEtts #aapiingaming #aapi #gaming
My debut novel, Past Perfect Vacation, is available for ebook preorders for Valentine's Day! It's currently priced at $4.99 USD. Paperback preorders will be available soon. #ChickLit #MomLife #PastPerfectVacation #EasyReading #AAPIReads #TimeTravelRomance www.simonandschuster.com/books/Past-P...
Past Perfect Vacation
Claudia Lee, 40, is pregnant with her third child, unhappy in her marriage, job, life, body. In the aftermath of a last straw moment that convinces...
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Any time I see horseradish accompanying a steak, I think, "Ah, white people wasabi".
I'm delighted to announce that the novel I wrote in three months will be published! Omnific Publishing, LLC has been so lovely to work with and I look forward to sharing more details soon. #PastPerfectVacation #MagicalRomance #SecondChances #RomanceReads #ChickLit #MomLife #DiverseBooks
Such a full-circle moment to see #Rooster’s Asian debut flourish on Heybox, the top Steam community in China - ranking as the 3rd most popular post of the day! A big thank you to the kind and supportive players in China and the lovely folks at @stickybrainstudios.bsky.social for making this happen!
I've been in the insurance industry for 15+ years. Tip for anyone thinking they might get evacuated: Take a video walking through every room in your home. It'll help you catalogue your belongings if you need to make a claim and be helpful for the adjuster to get things processed quickly.
Just thinking that back in the day when we had Lamb Chop's Play-Along, it would be like if Bluey had a spinoff show about horses and it was named Gluey. Awkward.
LOOK AT MY SAN FRANCISCO BESTIE Keika Lee of Greyscale Animation featured in Cartoon Brew!!! www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/2025-... #KeikaLee #OrensWay #GreyscaleAnimation #AsianAmericanFilmmaker #Oscars2025 #ShortFilm #AnimatedShorts
2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Oren's Way' Director Keika Lee
"You don't need to change yourself in order to change the world; you just have to be yourself," says director Keika Lee about the idea behind her Oscar-qualified short 'Oren's Way.'
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I figured I had to write my first Bluesky post at some point. This is Rooster. I'm the Writer/Narrative Designer. This point-and-click narrative adventure has a lot of my heart and soul in it. Demo available. #PlayRooster store.steampowered.com/app/1834220/...
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A heartfelt, story-rich casual puzzle adventure celebrating the best of ancient Chinese culture. Explore an exquisitely hand-drawn world with delightful surprises, from cooking, finding hidden objects...
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