Reposting as @cymerafestival tickets are now on general sale!

A promotional graphic with a geometric, crystalline background in shades of purple, pink, and blue. At the top is the "CYMERA" logo, followed by the text "Scotland’s Festival of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Writing." Large text in the center reads "2026 Programme NOW LIVE." A dark blue diagonal banner at the bottom contains white text: "WHERE YOU CAN CATCH ME AT THIS YEAR’S CYMERA FESTIVAL!"

A promotional graphic for a live event at the Cymera Festival. A dark blue banner at the top reads "LIVE ACTUAL PLAY WITH SOME TOP AUTHORS! (PLUS IT’S FREE!)". Below, the event title is "Narrative Damage Live Play" scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. It features the "Call of Cthulhu" logo and a headshot of a man with glasses (me!) next to the "Narrative Damage" podcast logo. The description details a spooky RPG adventure set in 1890s Edinburgh.

A promotional graphic for an in-person workshop at Cymera Festival titled "Press Record: A Writer’s Guide to Podcasting with Marco Rinaldi." The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM. The image features a headshot of me and a picture of a studio microphone. A dark blue banner at the bottom reads: "LEARN ABOUT PODCASTING (HOW I SPEND 99% OF MY TIME...!)" The text describes an interactive workshop covering equipment, editing, and distribution.

A promotional graphic for a "Live Podcast Recording: Page One The Writer's Podcast." The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM. The graphic includes the "Page One" logo with a set of orange headphones. A dark blue diagonal banner at the bottom states: "AND A LIVE RECORDING OF PAGE ONE WITH A TOP AUTHOR!" The background displays the festival's blue and purple geometric theme.

I've signed up to host a lot of events @cymerafestival.co.uk this year - which is great (don't worry, I will also find plenty of time to attend 'barcon' in between all these!) Lots of fun events, including a first live actual play of @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social with some amazing author-players!

It was stupid of Schingtienne to do, but it was a yellow at most

Absolutely disgraceful refereeing to send Schingtienne off. Man elbows him and yes, Schingtienne taps him on the head as if to say "what are you doing?" Man falls down like he's been shot and ref send him off. Italian refereeing is the worst in Europe.

#VeneziaFC

If you enjoyed our playthrough of Loki's Gift, we've posted a "debrief" episode, going through what was really happening behind-the-scenes, what went well, and what we'd change/prep differently if we played it again. Check it out!

2 FIGC presidential candidates back Conte as top choice for Italy coach - report Antonio Conte has emerged as the top choice to become the new Italy national team coach, with backing from FIGC presidential candidates Giovanni Malagò and

This should ensure Malago and Abete don't get the position... Anyone that thinks Conte is the long term solution is deluded. He'd get us to the Euros, maybe even do well, but won't bring the changes we need.

Source: Football Italia
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A vintage-style promotional thumbnail for "Loki's Gift: A Tragedy in Three Parts - Part III", an actual play series by Narrative Damage. The graphic features a main weathered parchment with black-and-white portraits of three men and the text "Greene Theatre, Piccadilly" and "Watch Now on YouTube." The "L" in Loki's Gift is splattered with red blood. Tucked behind the main parchment are a musical score and a detailed architectural floor plan of a theater, both marked with ominous red bloodstains. The background consists of a dark blue surface covered in faint mystical sigils.

The time has come. The curtains rise. The play must go on.

The finale of Loki's Gift is here! Will our investigators get to the truth before the madness of the music gets to them?

Tune in now to find out!
Watch: youtu.be/aScYtZwerXc
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Take your seats, the performance is about to begin!

The finale of Loki's Gift is nearly here - will our investigators solve the mystery of what happened to Charles Gladstone? And will they survive the performance of the play at its heart? Tune in at 6pm today to find out!

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Our most explosive podcast ever (maybe, possibly) as Marco and I recorded the episode we hoped we would not have to. If you want to share our misery at Italy’s World Cup failure or savour our suffering give it a listen linktr.ee/Rigore

Ah good, Gravina says he's staying and has asked Gattuso and his cronies to stay.

Just in case anyone thought Italy would learn their lesson this time.

No, but Gattuso certainly didn't help

I have to take joy in something

Best cancel that... 😭

Truly awful by Italy. Why is Politano starting ahead of Palestra? Why is Esposito taking the first penalty? At least Gattuso & Co will go, but that's the least of what needs to happen. Just terrible.

#Azzurri

Third time lucky, maybe??

"Can I come in with a punch?"

Last week's episode ended with tense dice rolls, action and a big cliffhanger - have you seen it yet? Catch up now before the FINAL PART of Loki's Gift drops this Thursday at 6pm UK time!

Watch: youtu.be/rBmBdlSHIlg
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"I can't do a Manchurian, I can do like a Perthshire Hoot Owl?" 🦉

Victorian tragedy meets investigator incompetence. Catch up on the first chapter of our #CallOfCthulhu series, Loki's Gift, before Part II drops in just a few hours!

Watch: youtu.be/i_ILiiYv9e0
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Part 2 out this evening!

Amazing! Congrats Cat!

Part II of Loki's Gift drops on Thursday - and it's full of big reveals about an "Octopus God", as well as some important character development for Donovan... 😆🦶

Watch Part I now: youtu.be/i_ILiiYv9e0
Or listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...
Sub on YouTube & follow on podcast apps so you don't miss it!

Call of Cthulhu: Loki's Gift Actual Play - Part 1 YouTube video by Narrative Damage

Looking for something to entertain you on a lazy Sunday? Step back into late Victorian London & join our 3 authors-turned-investigators as they begin their exploration into the mystery of Loki's Gift.

Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/i_ILiiYv9e0
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The first episode of our Call of Cthulhu playthrough is here! What began as a daft idea over a year ago is now a daft show in reality! Check it out - it's a lot of fun!

Part 2 drops next week!

A theater-style playbill for "Loki’s Gift: A Tragedy in Three Parts," presented by Narrative Damage. The poster features a grainy black-and-white photo of a man standing near a piano in a vintage room. It announces an opening night of Thursday, 19 March at Greene Theatre, Piccadilly, featuring Tariq Ashkanani, Nicholas Binge, and David Goodman. It includes the Call of Cthulhu logo and the warning: "We do not pay compensation for sanity loss".

A character profile for "Donovan Ramsbottom III" from the Narrative Damage podcast. It features a vintage black-and-white photo of a man with a large mustache in an ornate gold frame. Below, a modern photo shows the player, Tariq Ashkanani, author of The Midnight King. The Narrative Damage logo and the cover of The Midnight King are present.

A character profile for "Lord Wilbur Linklater" played by David Goodman, author of A Reluctant Spy. The graphic shows a vintage portrait of a man in 19th-century attire in an ornate frame, paired with a modern photo of David Goodman smiling. The Narrative Damage logo and the cover of A Reluctant Spy are displayed against a blue background with arcane symbols.

A character profile for "Rev. Tobias Ashford" played by Nicholas Binge, author of Dissolution. It features a vintage photograph of a clergyman holding a top hat in a gold frame, alongside a modern photo of Nicholas Binge. The design includes the Narrative Damage logo and the cover of Dissolution over a background of arcane symbols.

The stage is set and you're invited!

Our first Call of Cthulhu actual play episode, Loki's Gift Part 1, drops this Thursday.

Watch authors @tariqashkanani.bsky.social @bingewriting.bsky.social & @davegoodman.bsky.social trade pens for dice.

Will they survive the madness?

Our first actual play on Narrative Damage begins tomorrow! Join our authors turned investigators for a dark (and humorous!) mystery!

NORTH AMERICA, SUBNAUTICAL INSANITY IS EN ROUTE ⚠️

Image of a screenshot from Premiere Pro showing editing timeline and freeze frame of video with four players around a table

The stars are aligning. We've been deep in the edit suite carving out the first episode of our actual play for Call of Cthulhu with three foolhardy authors... What story will the dice tell?

The first step into madness drops this Thursday... Follow so you don't miss it!

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On today's episode of Adventures in Publishing-land, we speak with Anna Ganley & Sam Blake of @societyofauthors.bsky.social about the new Human Authored scheme. Plus, we talk about London Book Fair, and the Grammarly 'expert' scandal

Watch now: youtu.be/4oXdVrov7hk
Or listen: linktr.ee/stetpodcasts

This is the second of our cross-over episodes with @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social and it's a great chat with one of the best TTRPG writers out there - don't miss it! And don't forget to subscribe to Narrative Damage on YouTube & podcast app as there will soon be lots of exclusive content on there!

Lanterns | Official Teaser | HBO Max YouTube video by HBO Max

Fuck yes. This looks like exactly what I was hoping for.

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It's here! Our first interview episode is live as we chat with Sydney Amanuel of The Glass Cannon about tabletop roleplaying games and how you can tell great stories with them.

Watch now: youtu.be/NjBz6KuosrY
Listen on your favourite app: linktr.ee/narrativedam...