I really hate writing dialogue. I mean the word, "dialogue", it annoys me.

Writing BLUE PRINCE with Creator Tonda Ros YouTube video by Lits Play

Got to interview Tonda Ros (@dogubomb.bsky.social), the man behind the seemingly endless supply of secrets and intrigue in #BluePrince. We talked about its approach to storytelling and worldbuilding, the influence of Victorian literature, and more! youtu.be/H0nY1MjmGvg

Writing SCARLET HOLLOW — Interview with Abby Howard and Tony Arias YouTube video by Lits Play

Fans of #ScarletHollow, check out this in-depth interview we did with its creators @blacktabbygames.com about its writing, monster romances, and more! youtu.be/MKXWZo3Ff10

Yes, Blue Prince is that good.

Saw some folks were asking for a bracket they can fill out on their own. Here it is!

The Best Kingdom Hearts Worlds — Ultimate Tournament YouTube video by Lits Play

What's everyone's favorite Kingdom Hearts World? Over at Lits Play we decided to do a March Madness style tournament to decide the best one. Hearts Madness? #kingdomhearts

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Let's Build Rapunzel's Tower in MINECRAFT — PS5 gameplay YouTube video by Lits Play

Charlotte and I took to #Minecraft to try and build the tower from Rapunzel. Do we have enough hair between us to escape? You decide. youtu.be/JtCrbsrFWFw

Let's Play Monster Prom with the Game's Narrative Designer Cory O'Brien YouTube video by Lits Play

If you like a hilarious and contemporary take on the cyberpunk noir mystery, I highly recommend TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE by Cory O'Brien (@bettermyths.bsky.social). If you like watching me get humiliated in a dating sim, I highly recommend this video: youtu.be/BPNWdCIJda8?...

Delilah S. Dawson Turns Her Books into Sims | Sims Author Challenge #4 YouTube video by Lits Play

Check out some fun we had making Sims with @delilahsdawson.bsky.social youtu.be/Yf1XrQCHFTU

SPLIT FICTION PS5 Gameplay - First 60 Minutes with LITS PLAY! YouTube video by Lits Play

I'm not sure it reflects well on the publishing industry, but we played through the beginning of #SplitFiction and had a grand ol' time: youtu.be/d1Fllz53Cp4

Game Developers on the Books that Inspired their Stories — ALAN WAKE 2, CYBERPUNK 2077, UNTIL DAWN YouTube video by Lits Play

We've been doing a bunch of great interviews with game developers at Lits Play on writing and story design. Here's a compilation of various devs talking about the Books that inspired their stories: youtu.be/RIA2wDu0pMw?...

Writing KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE 2 with Creative Director Daniel Vávra YouTube video by Lits Play

I've been obsessed with #KingdomComeDeliverance2 this month so it was a huge thrill to chat with its Creative Director Daniel Vávra on the writing the game's 2.2 million words among other things. #kcd2 youtu.be/Js5Ye63D3b8

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that I spend 5% of all working hours untangling XLR cables.

Talking Horror in Games and Books | Lits Play Podcast 8 YouTube video by Lits Play

New Lits Play pod is up, where we yap about Horror in games and literature, and what scares us. I may or may not have mentioned Madonna youtu.be/WmQJIAonOeM?...

Romance Author Reacts to Gaming Kiss Scenes — THE LAST OF US PART 2, BALDUR'S GATE 3, FFVII REBIRTH YouTube video by Lits Play

Authors Layne Fargo and Sarah MacLean rated some of gaming's spiciest kissing scenes. We had a time. youtu.be/MTznyyVRQbc

Congrats!!

I DID A THING WITH LITS PLAY! 📚🎮

this channel is dedicated to exploring where literature meets video games and I can't believe they asked me to come on it and yap about FFVII

Thanks @jonathanmasino.bsky.social and here's a big old spoilery podcast for my fellow Rebirth boffins ⬇️

Thanks so much for yapping with us! I had a blast talking story and narrative design with you. Next time I'll try not to pitch a game with 10 hours of cutscenes.

Creating CITIZEN SLEEPER 2 — Interview with Gareth Damian Martin YouTube video by Lits Play

A little chat with Penguin Random House's "Lits Play" just went live today--it was fun to chat explicitly about literary style and influence. Not always something I get chance to do!

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Thanks so much for chatting with us!

Creating CITIZEN SLEEPER 2 — Interview with Gareth Damian Martin YouTube video by Lits Play

Had so much fun learning about the story behind the imaginative universe and branching narrative of the upcoming science fiction tabletop-inspired RPG, #CitizenSleeper2, with its creator Gareth Damian Martin @jumpovertheage.com. youtu.be/REJS8ELZE94

All I have to say is Patrick Stewart and pug.

a man in a new york giants jersey is watching a football game ALT: a man in a new york giants jersey is watching a football game

Me trying to decide whether to root for the Commanders or Eagles today

I think I spent the entire day on Microsoft Teams...don't recommend.

What do you do when you fundamentally disagree with how an author pronounces their main character's name?

Here's a short clip on the open world storytelling in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth with the amazing and funny, Amy Mallett @amymallett.bsky.social

Part of a full narrative breakdown we did for the whole game 👀 Full video link here: youtu.be/jNAhaR6Rpec

If you're concerned about the direction of the world, there are many local civic/governmental boards and meetings starving for attention, skill, and participation. Water boards. Electric coops. School boards. Town management. Planning commissions. Etc.

We get the democracy we participate in.

Why do I keep getting sucked into most-likely-never-to-be-finished fantasy sagas?

Most Anticipated Games and Books of 2025 | The Lits Play Podcast 7 YouTube video by Lits Play

The Lits Play Podcast is back in 2025! Here we talk about our most anticipated games and books coming this year. youtu.be/k-Q5_qXIHEs?...

Writing PENTIMENT — Interview with Josh Sawyer YouTube video by Lits Play

Had an awesome time learning all about the writing and research behind the great historical mystery game #Pentiment with its Director Josh Sawyer (@jesawyer.bsky.social). Check out the interview here: youtu.be/JiSu_Z3wAmQ?...