A Digital Diary of My Passions and Pursuits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hunt Begins Is Now Live Today marks a shift in where my fiction lives. Going forward, I’ll be publishing my stories on Substack, where readers can subscribe and receive new chapters directly by email. My WordPress blog will remain here as my home base on the internet, but the primary reading experience is moving…
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor several years, this site has been home to my fiction — including The Hunt Begins and early entries connected to The Black Ledger universe. That chapter is coming to a close. Over time, these stories grew larger, denser, and more deliberate than a weekly blog format was ever meant to hold. What began as…
Reading Time: 3 minutesA journey through tabletop and digital worlds, leading to the birth of Galactic Chronicles: Rebirth. It wasn’t a single moment. It was the slow layering of ideas built over decades of gameplay, worldbuilding, and storytelling. At first, I thought I was just tweaking mechanics to suit my own narrative preferences. During solo campaigns like Starbound…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIntroduction For most of my life, writing wasn’t something I looked forward to. Unless it was a quick note or something just for me, I stayed away from it. Even blogging felt more like a chore than a creative outlet. I second-guessed every sentence. Tools like Grammarly helped fix the grammar, sure—but they never made…
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevisiting “The Fringe” and Finding My Way Back to the Fire There was a time — not too long ago — when The Fringe consumed my every thought. I’d wake up with mechanics dancing in my head. Go to sleep thinking about faction loyalty systems and how to script meaningful character death without voice acting….
Reading Time: 4 minutesA journey through tabletop and digital worlds, leading to the birth of Galactic Chronicles: Rebirth. Introduction: A Dungeon Master’s Beginning My journey into tabletop gaming began in the summer of 1978 when I first played Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) using the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) First Edition Basic Rule Set. I quickly took on…
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor as long as I can remember, I’ve been a worldbuilder. From the first stories I crafted in childhood to the intricate universes I shaped over decades, worldbuilding has been more than just a passion—it’s been an obsession. Now, after more than 40 years of constructing narratives, imagining vast civilizations, and breathing life into countless…
Reading Time: 4 minutesGame development has been a lifelong dream of mine—a chance to bring ideas to life and create experiences that others can enjoy. My journey began in 1983 when I bought my first computer, a Commadore 64, with the singular goal of making video games. However, pursuing this dream solo has proven to be far more…
Reading Time: 2 minutesEditorial Comment: I’ve decided to kick off this blogging journey with intention and focus. What better way to stay on track than to start with a series of posts that explain how I’m organizing my thoughts and content into clear categories? This approach serves as a personal reminder to stay committed, write consistently, and dive…