by Melinda Snodgrass | Jun 13, 2013 | Game/Writing
Well, I have played Citadel. I have played almost every permutation of the “party”. I appreciate the fact that BioWare has sent me a box of chocolates and some roses, that this DLC (downloadable content) was a love letter and maybe even a bit of an apology from the folks at BioWare. I enjoyed large sections of this add on, but ultimately it feels like another missed opportunity. I’m going to talk about the interactions with your teammates, friends and LI (love interest)...
by Melinda Snodgrass | Jun 10, 2013 | Blog
I’m a bit bemused by the uproar over Prism and the NSA, etc. etc. From the moment I joined Genie, back in the dark ages of the internet, I never thought my information would be private. We are shouting into the ether, sending digital messages in electronic bottles that can be swept up by any passing ship. Additionally, in a conversation with my friend, Sage Walker, she made the really brilliant observation that “privacy” was a concept that probably only existed for a brief...
by Melinda Snodgrass | Jun 10, 2013 | Blog, The Craft of Writing
“They want leadership. They’re so thirsty for it they’ll crawl through the desert toward a mirage, and when they discover there’s no water, they’ll drink the sand.” So says Lewis in Aaron Sorkin’s wonderful film The American President. In the movie they’re talking about leadership, but I realized that this quote can apply equally well to creators. Thinking about this quote made me realize that writers are leaders, taking their...
by Melinda Snodgrass | May 30, 2013 | Blog
I had a bit of fun having my Shepard learn to cook in my Mass Effect story. Then I thought — why not have some more fun and actually upload the recipes? So three of them are now up, and can be found on the Writing Page of my website. Look for the recipes from the dinner party to show up in the next week or so. First I have to finish this novel before I can type up how to make salmon en croute, and butternut squash soup. The cookies are, however, delicious.
by Melinda Snodgrass | May 30, 2013 | Blog
There is a new Wild Card story up at Tor.com. This one was written by Paul Cornell, and it is funny, and wise, and heartbreaking, and very bittersweet. And for any of you long time Wild Card fans it also features Croyd Crenson aka The Sleeper so it’s a treat on so many levels. There is also lovely art by John Picacio. Do go check it out. You can find it here: Elephant in The Room – Wild Card Story by Paul Cornell
