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July 13, 2023
A Return to the Maryland Renaissance Festival!
Exciting news everyone! I’ll be returning to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this fall. You’ll be able to get my alternate history steampunk series, as well as an exciting new TTRPG offering from things previously available only online. You won’t be able to get these anywhere else, so be sure to pick them up. I’ll have … Continue reading "A Return to the Maryland Renaissance Festival!"
July 8, 2023
Camp NaNoWriMo Check in #1 – End of Week 1
Howdy everyone! Let’s do our check in for the first week of NaNoWriMo! The as yet unnamed final project is in progress. Let’s look at this week’s stats…. So far so good! The goal is still around 50,000 words, but if the story ends itself beforehand, then I’ll take it for what it is. I’m … Continue reading "Camp NaNoWriMo Check in #1 – End of Week 1"
July 2, 2023
Camp NaNoWriMo 2023 – Here we go again…
Yup, you heard right! I’m tackling Camp NaNoWriMo again this year, but with a simpler goal – write a young adult fantasy novel. I’m excited to use what I’ve learned from writing D&D campaigns and adventures in this world I’ve named Teraneath. It’s also the world that includes various D&D adventures I’ve already written such … Continue reading "Camp NaNoWriMo 2023 – Here we go again…"
April 12, 2023
Designing a D&D Campaign for Middle Schoolers – The Tutorial Section
Running a D&D Campaign for Middle Schoolers - the Tutorial and Learning to Play
April 3, 2023
Making a Top 15 List of Alternate History Blogs!
Hi everyone, It’s been a while, but I wanted to share with you that I’ve made a list of top 15 alternate history blogs. I’ve had the fortune to talk with and blog with several other people on this list, but I encourage you to go check them out! See the list here. I’ve got … Continue reading "Making a Top 15 List of Alternate History Blogs!"
October 22, 2022
Designing a D&D Campaign for Middle Schoolers Afterschool: Episode 1
Designing a D&D Campaign for a Middle School afterschool program.
October 19, 2022
Renaissance Festival Roundup
Today I’m going to recap my trip to the Maryland Renaissance Festival (in brief) and share some exciting news, as well as plans for some future blog posts! As always, I loved visiting the Renaissance Festival. My hosts – the wonderful Vicki and Thomas at Page after Page – were gracious and supportive as always. … Continue reading "Renaissance Festival Roundup"
October 2, 2022
Today’s Renaissance Festival Book Signing is a go!
Even though the winds may blow and the rain may fall, I’ll still be there to sign books for you all! Today’s book signing event at the Renaissance Festival in Crownville, MD, is on as scheduled. Wear your warm clothes and take a cloak, buy some hot mead or cider and come enjoy the day. … Continue reading "Today’s Renaissance Festival Book Signing is a go!"
September 12, 2022
Renfest Book Signing this October!
Hi everyone, It’s been a busy time here in the Ottalini household, but I’m excited for things to settle down a bit with the school year starting, and even more pleased to announce my return to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this October 2nd, 2022! Thanks to the kind generosity of Page after Page, the preeminent … Continue reading "Renfest Book Signing this October!"
June 5, 2022
New DM’s Guild Product Coming Soon! Maps of the Sandsea
Hi everyone! Yes, I’m alive! It’s been a minute since we last touched base, but life has been happening here. I have been making some progress on writing and creating, so I’m excited to announce an upcoming map pack for your online RPG’s entitled “Maps of the Sandsea” – This will be offered as a … Continue reading "New DM’s Guild Product Coming Soon! Maps of the Sandsea"
