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Today, Tomorrow
Well hello, how have you been? I’ve been good. Busy with a contract and updating my personal site on top of everything else life demands. I haven’t forgotten about Little Fears though. But, that’s not really enough, is it? Not forgetting is a far cry from actually producing more material. To that end, I will not promise and I will not tease. Just know that I take the game seriously and, though I have other pressing commitments currently, Little Fears is never too far from my heart.

GenCon, Beyond
For those interested, I will be at GenCon! I’m not working a booth or anything, but I’ll be wandering around the floor, hanging out with friends, playing games, and having a great time. I’ll probably be chilling at the Cubicle 7 booth (#315) for at least some of the con so stop by (and not just for me)!

If I could, I would update this site every day with cool new stuff but as it is, I’ve been swamped by much-needed and much-appreciated opportunities these past few weeks. I haven’t forgotten about Little Fears though, not in the least, and am toiling away at something I hope to announce (and release) very soon. I won’t make any more promises beyond “I’m working on it” as I’d hate to break them as I did with Campfire Tales.

I do have a bit of a teaser for you though. When I can, I’ll add more information about what’s cooking in the pot.

Talk to you soon.

Little Fears Yahoo!Group member ~W. posted a link to theLittleFears channel on YouTube. While not related to my game, the videos posted there might inspire you just the same.

Especially this one:

For more terrifying imagery, check out theLittleFears channel here.

In what must be record time, the previous video may have already been trumped by the following horrifying video.

If you’re looking for inspiration for your next Little Fears Nightmare Edition game, look no further.

Link courtesy of Daniel M. Perez.

You put out the book in October with all this talk of support and whatnot but you’ve left us hanging? What’s the deal?

I know! Man, trust me, I know. When I put out Little Fears Nightmare Edition, I had every intention of having at least 3-4 PDF supps out by now. But, honestly, releasing the game was a huge drain on me. By the time I bounced back, some paying gigs came my way. As someone who earns his keep through writing, I had to make those the priority.

But if you release stuff, we’ll pay you. And then you’ll have money. Paying gig. See? Just as easy.

True, but this was immediate need-type pay and I just couldn’t turn it down. The cash and reconnection with old friends was the upside. The downside was having to let LFNE support slide.

Enough excuses. Where’s our stuff? Where’s Campfire Tales! We were promised Campfire Tales!

You were! Not just promised but some of you are owed a copy. My intention (lots of intention here, you’ll notice) was to release Campfire Tales #1 in November, in the middle of that holiday hubbub here in the states. It was slated to include three holiday-themed adventures and folks who pre-ordered would get free copies.

That didn’t happen.

And it won’t.

WHAT?!

Hear me out! Campfire Tales is intended as a series of episode supplements, packed with advice, tips, rules variants (where necessary), and a few ready-to-run episodes. Having just cleared a bunch of stuff off my plate, I was all set to write that when I was inspired to create a different type of supplement.

I’ve been reading a lot of player-focused stuff lately, supplements that expand games with new information about the characters or the setting and I’ve been wondering what I could create that would have that kind of utility for Little Fears Nightmare Edition players (not just GMs but all players). It was on a trip back from Noble Knight that I found the answer.

Awesome! What’s the answer?

I’m not going to say just yet! But it’s exciting and I think it adds a whole new dimension to the game. It adds new character potential, new parts of Closetland, new monsters, new good guys, and includes a ready-to-fun episode.*

And you folks who pre-ordered will get download codes via email.

Well, okay, that’s pretty cool. But what about Campfire Tales?

You’ll get that too. When it’s done. Which may not be until next holiday season as I’d also like to get some motion on Behind the Door, the Closetland supplement and a couple other projects I’m working on.

So when’s this supplement coming out?

I’d estimate early summer. I’m not committed to a date until the thing’s in the can. But I’m already a good deal into it and I think you’ll find what it’s in there to be pretty excited. You fans of the old version will find some of that flavor coming back in this supplement.

Anything else you gotta say?

Thank you all, each and every one, for your patience and support. Now enough questions, I have to get back to writing!

*I’ll be running that episode at Madison Games Day 4 if anyone in the area wants to check it out.

About a month and a half ago, the good folks at the Jank Cast interviewed me about Little Fears Nightmare Edition. They just posted the interview along with a review of the new edition. If you’re interested in hearing me ramble, check it out!

Just a quick note to let folks know that any and all orders for physical books that I have received have been processed and are currently in possession of the US Postal Service.

So, if you ordered a book from me (up to and including today), your book is on its way.

That said: I’m out of books!

You folks have cleaned me out of stock. Thank you! I’ll be placing another order with the printer soon and should have books in early 2010 or so.

Hey all,

Sorry to report this but I need to push Campfire Tales #1 out another month. If not for the holiday, I’d likely be able to get this out by year’s end but with potential travel and some other (good!) things taking my time, I can’t guarantee it.

My sincerest apologies. I know this is an inauspicious start to the Little Fears Nightmare Edition line but I will endeavor to get better at every turn.