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Just read an article summarizing some interesting research on how kids are practicing the scientific method on video games without realizing it–the same kids who are tuning out of science classes, according to the article. I’m not so sure I agree with that last point–often the kids attracted to gaming tend to be the kids who … Read more

I am sitting at my desk, in my newly painted office. Books are on the bookshelves (overflowing them, actually, as usual), and the internet cord is long enough to reach into the office. Things I still need, however: a chair tall enough for this desk (adjustable legs, but to fit the file cabinet under the … Read more

Yesterday an old friend from Boston who now lives in Salt Lake Ciy joined me on an expedition to that cheap but sturdy furniture haven we all love, Ikea. She needed a few little things, and I needed a few big things. Notice that the cart I’m pushing is one of four. The two yellow-bag … Read more

One of the nice things about getting laid off is that the company provided an outplacement specialist consultation for everyone who had to be laid off. I recently spoke to one, and we talked about all the emotions that come with being laid off, even if you have a good plan and a hopeful situation. … Read more

Thanks to all the people who had great suggestions for transitioning to freelancer. A common theme is "get where people are where you can still work" and I think that’s exactly what I need to do. I think I’m going to start going to the library even more often, and my friend Howard of Schlock … Read more

I need to change my bio page so that it doesn’t say I’m an editor at Mirrorstone. This makes me sad. 🙁 One thing I’m finding in my fledgling new life is that a lack of coworkers–especially the awesome, hilarious coworkers I had at WotC–makes working life rather lonely. No one is popping into my … Read more

I should be getting ready for church, so I just wanted to quickly say thanks for all the good wishes. I’m already moved down to Utah–it came together quicker than I thought, given that I was already apartment hunting and had found someone for the room in my previous house already–and I’ve got a few freelance editing … Read more

I don’t know if the grapevine has reached as far as my blog readers, so I wanted to let everyone know what’s up now that I’ve had a few moments to breathe.    Yesterday was my last day with Mirrorstone. I am no longer an editor at Wizards of the Coast. It breaks my heart, … Read more

Many of you have written to ask about the recent announcement about the Wizards of the Coast publishing program. (See the official news release if you haven’t heard about it.) As you can see, the Discoveries imprint will cease publishing at the end of the year, and Mirrorstone will now focus solely on books inspired … Read more

Next, we’ll have her cousin’s son’s dragon blogging, too. But you should keep an eye on this, and share it with the kids in your life who love Red Dragon Codex.