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In the spirit of celebrating things that spark joy and build community^, @interact-if will be running a mini-series “Writing Spotlight”, which will feature beloved IFs in 6 main categories:

Best story/narrative (Epic/Exciting)

Best story/narrative (Cozy/contemplative)

Best world/setting

Best character

Most memorable choice/branch

How this works

Under each of these categories, vote for an IF (can be completed/WIP), either by: leaving a comment on this post, sending in an ask, or filling out this form.*

*Do include at least a sentence on why you’re voting for that IF / things you loved that made you vote for it). These lines will be compiled and I’m sure they’ll bring a little ray of sunshine to these authors.

If you’re leaving a comment or ask, do clearly state which category you’re casting a vote for (you can vote in multiple categories, but try to stick to 1-2 IFs in each category if possible)!

Do refrain from voting twice in the same category please, this is done in good fun :)

After voting closes

Do send in your by 27 April, and will be tallying the votes and reaching out to winning authors** in each category to do a small interview feature, in the hopes of uncovering some tips/tricks/advice on their techniques and writing process (especially in relation to their strengths e.g. world-building, character arcs etc.)

**I might have to see how this works out, some authors are a little more difficult to contact, but I’ll try.

Again, I hope this will all generate some positivity and love, plus maybe uncover some of the behind-the-scenes techniques/process behind the wonderful IFs that we love and talk about a lot! <3

^Especially in this turbulent time of Trump fuckery…

Last but not least, if you’d like to see any other categories featured in the next iteration, or if you have ideas for specific questions to include in the interviews with these authors, feel free to drop a message or a comment!

 New DLC out now! "Seek and Destroy" in "Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names"

We're excited to announce new content for Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names!  "Seek and Destroy" is the latest DLC addition to the sprawling epic.

"Seek and Destroy" is on sale, along with the "Book of Hungry Names" base game, the "Wardens and Furies" DLC and "Those Who Refuse to Die" DLC, until April 17th!

"Seek and Destroy" unlocks the options to play as a member of the Red Talons tribe and the nomadic Silent Striders tribe.

And, in a special mission, 175,000 words long, hunt down a vampire who feeds off the weak and the helpless. Along the way, you'll uncover his connection to forgotten secrets of the Three Families and the bloodstained legacies they left behind.

Finally, at no additional charge, we've added support for poly relationships in The Book of Hungry Names. You asked for it, and you can now form a throuple with any two of Elton, Nin, Melodie, or Podge. That's six variations in all, all with unique dating and romantic experiences.

Here’s a little preview of what I’ve been doing these last few months. Some story synopsis first for you guys:

Muros: The Cemetery Girl #1

For much of recent history, the Philippines was sealed away from the rest of the world by a magical wall called the Muros, ruled by Sitan, the God of Despair. Now, with Sitan defeated, Manila has become an Open City, and travel to and from the outside world has become possible for the first time since the summoning of Sitan after the Bataan Death March. In this story, a young Taga-sagot named Caloy Loyzaga agrees to find a missing girl in In this alternate Manila, a place where magic mixes with technology, and vengeance is currency.

I’ve been wanting to do a solid detective story for a while now, and I finally got one, plus its set in a dark, damp, cyber-magical Manila! Art duties are mine and the script and overall story was by the one and only Paolo Chikiamco (you are a genius Pao!) Can’t wait dive right in again.

Shohoku

OUR CAMPAIGN HAS GONE LIVE!!!!!! 

Book Cover Commision for NDBD’s BOOKWATCH Magazine :) The issue has a focus on children’s literature, with articles from Zarah Gagatiga and Xi Zuq, and contains a Philippine mythology bibliography from Paolo Chikiamco (with an illustration by JP Palabon). Our bestseller/statistics and recent/upcoming releases lists also return.