JoCo Cruise 2017: Guest Spotlight
A focus on the guests at JoCo Cruise 2017: a look at who was there, the programming in which they were involved, and what it’s really like to be on a cruise ship with a bunch of famous nerds.
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Tag: Patrick Rothfuss
JoCo Cruise 2017: Highlights of Days 1-3
Enjoy Jamie’s highlights of days 1-3 from the incredible JoCo Cruise 2017.
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Between The Bookends 9/16: Monsters, Steampunk and Embalmed Heads
Our reading interests are varied this month, including science books for kids, supernatural thrillers, Night Vale novelizations, Webmages, steampunk, and an off-kilter non-fiction about the embalmed head of Oliver Cromwell, plus several others.
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Get Ready for ‘Acquisitions Incorporated the Series’ Finale at PAX West
The exciting first season of ‘Acquisitions Incorporated the Series’ is set to wrap up this Sunday September 4th at PAX West’s annual live show.
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Make a Difference with Geeks Doing Good 2016
The annual fundraising campaign, Geeks Doing Good, which funds Patrick Rothfuss’s Worldbuilders charity is under way. Get over there and make a donation today!
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Acquisitions Incorporated at PAX East, and the Series?
Another gut-busting episode of Acquisitions Incorporated has come to an end at PAX East 2016, and coming this June: Acquisitions Incorporated, the web series.
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Kickstarter Alert: Play ‘Tak’ From ‘The Kingkiller Chronicles’
A new Kickstarter project today presents a game based on the writing in Patrick Rothfuss’s fantasy trilogy, ‘The Kingkiller Chronicle.’
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Worldbuilders Party – The Night I Played Games With One Half of ‘Acquisitions Incorporated’
If the Worldbuilders Party is going to be a recurring part of Emerald City ComicCon in Seattle, it will be one of my yearly must-do events! Where else can I spend the evening playing games with half of Acquisitions Incorporated while helping Heifer International feed the hungry?
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Worldbuilders Helping Syrian Refugees
The tragic civil war in Syria forces thousands of people to flee their homes daily with no more than the clothes on their backs, Public and private organizations around the world have slowly responded with outreach operations. The geek world has been no different.
Worldbuilders, a non-profit charity organization started by author Patrick Rothfuss, has stepped up to the challenge of raising money for refugees of the war.
Get Great Stuff, Help Others in This Year’s ‘Geeks Doing Good’
Patrick Rothfuss’s charity, Worldbuilders, is running its annual fundraising drive this week. There are lots of great rewards, plus it helps a great cause. Check it out.
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Donate to Worldbuilders, Feel Good About Yourself, Get a Chance to Win Some Really Cool Stuff
Patrick Rothfuss’s charity, Worldbuilders, is hosting its annual fundraiser. Here’s your chance to make a difference and maybe get some really cool stuff at the same time.
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A Quick Look at The Slow Regard of Silent Things
Patrick Rothfuss’s novella, The Slow Regard of Silent Things, hits bookstores today. Read our non-spoiler review to learn more about this book.
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Author Anton Strout on Gargoyles, Gaming and Twins
In this interview, author Anton Strout talks about his writing influences, why he’s so high on a charity called Worldbuilders, and about juggling parenthood, a day job and writing. Oh, and finding time for gaming in all that.
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Gearing Up for True Dungeon
Wil Wheaton calls it “Disneyland for gamers.” John Scalzi had a lot of fun dungeon stomping, and Patrick Rothfuss called it “among the coolest, most enjoyable gaming experiences of my entire life.” What is it? True Dungeon.
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