Category Archives: Imageek

Grounded

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Pete

Throughout this pandemic I’ve been passing the time playing video games with my daughters. Lately my eleven-year-old and I have been playing Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded, where we each play one of four children who have been shrunk down to the … Continue reading →

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Where I’ll be at Boskone 57

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Pete

Hey everyone! I’m excited to be participating in this year’s Boskone conference in downtown Boston from February 14-16. I’ve got a reading scheduled, and I’m moderating my first panel. If you’re in town, and love geeking out over speculative fiction, … Continue reading →

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LEGO Parfait

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Pete

My kids love going to the LEGO store. They eyeball all of their favorite sets, the big ones that end up on their wish lists for birthdays and holidays. They play in the mini figure bin, and concoct absurd combinations … Continue reading →

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Where I’ll be at Boskone 55

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Pete

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be attending the Boskone 55 conference in Boston this year! Join me from February 16-18 in Boston MA for New England’s longest running science fiction and fantasy convention. Check out the details on The … Continue reading →

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Two Fistfuls of Tang

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Pete

“Have you ever seen magic powder?” my buddy Paul asked. We were scouts, all sitting around the campfire on a raised site overlooking a lake. It was a nice area, peaceful. The sun had gone down and the scout masters … Continue reading →

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The Bowcaster

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Pete

For those of you not obsessed with Star Wars, the bowcaster is Chewbacca’s signature weapon. Oh, before we go on, spoilers for The Force Awakens are below. Stop reading here if that’s a thing for you. Ok? . .

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Why I’m boycotting the new Star Wars movie…

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Pete

…trailers. Zing! You fell for my click bait. No wait! Don’t leave! I’ll explain. (And of course I’m going to see the movie). I first saw Star Wars in the theater in 1977. I was four. Darth Vader scared the … Continue reading →

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Use What You Have: The Lineup

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Pete

At one point, I needed a comparative height chart with all the Togahan races (like something you’d see in an RPG* manual). This would help me visualize scenes and blocking, and insert mannerisms where they were required. I once tried … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of the No-Prize

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Pete

Stan Lee invented the Marvel No-Prize back in 1964, and over time it took many forms, but my favorite, by far, was when it encouraged readers’ imaginations. As fans, many of us are quick to point out inconsistencies, even in … Continue reading →

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Minecraft, Struggle, and Story

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Pete

I’m always looking for console games I can play with my daughters. I had resisted downloading Minecraft because I had heard how addictive it was, and the rumors were true. (I dream about the damn game now.) I started on … Continue reading →