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Katrina Ostrander

@lindevi.bsky.social

a twin cities writer, gamer, and new mom. follow for musings on tabletop rpgs, sf/f books, board games, video games, history, parenting, and politics. opinions are my own. https://linktr.ee/lindevi

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Marie Brennan@swantower.bsky.social · 5d ago

THE WRITER'S LITTLE BOOK OF RESEARCH comes out next week! If you're unsure of how to go about finding information on [random topic you need for a story] -- and you know better than to ask AI -- this book is for you! Pre-order it from your preferred retailer here: www.swantower.com/writing/the-...

The Writer's Little Book of Research - Swan Tower

Writers of all genres can have a dizzying array of research needs, from broad contextual information to highly specific facts. Thanks to her academic background, award-winning author Marie Brennan is ...

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Katrina Ostrander@lindevi.bsky.social · 5d ago

I'd have to see it again to be sure, but in the scenes where Odysseus is remembering his family before leaving for the war, I don't think we ever see his son's face. I think this was intentional, representing that he forgot what child Telemachus looked like because it's been so long.

Brotherwise Games@brotherwisegames.bsky.social · 2w ago

There's still time to apply to work with the Cosmere RPG team! Learn more about application requirements and apply below 👇🔗 Core Design Team: https://bit.ly/3RvTFjH Open Call for Freelance Narrative Writers: https://bit.ly/3R6hzCd Apply before 11:59PM(EST) on August 5th 2026 to be considered. 🌩️⚔️

Cosmere Narrative Team Job Description

Cosmere RPG Open Call for Freelance Narrative Writers Assignment Basics: Remote 1k-6k word assignments during a 6 week writing phase (4 for outline and draft, 2 for revisions) Availability in September 2026 and beyond Compensation: Writing: Starting at $0.12 - $0.18 per word (based on freelance ...

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Sam Barlow 🔥@mrsambarlow.bsky.social · 3w ago

If a team makes a game that gets great reviews and doesn't sell, that's a biz failing but the silver lining is you caught lighting in a bottle -- protect that team! It's worth its weight in gold. If you jettison the team but keep the biz people, I don't know what to tell you

RTL3 @ Home 2026@russelllatshaw.bsky.social · 4w ago

Thunderbolt Fantasy is the kind of show you never knew you wanted until you realize actually you've been waiting your whole life to watch asshole puppets commit shocking violence

Amaranth M@jazzelves.bsky.social · 4w ago

OK, I don't often do this but I am going to break from my standard practice. Did you enjoy Avatar: the Last Airbender as a kid or teen, but now it's 20 years later? Instead of retelling the story of the same 5 episodes yet again with another live action movie, watch THUNDERBOLT FANTASY.

A cast of elaborate puppets lined up in front of a dynastic China backdrop. The puppets are prepared to engage in magnificent wuxia tomfoolery
Scott Fitzgerald Gray@scottfgray.bsky.social · 2mo ago

FRPG GM Tip: Multiple entrances are a mandatory part of any site-based adventure. But for best effect, make sure those entrances set up different challenges for the party — a frontal assault, a stealthy infiltration, a social encounter to bluff past sentries, and so forth.