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How to Survive MISSING a Con

13 May 2013 by 2 Comments
No more PAX tickets. Even Spock is sobbing over it.

There comes a traumatic moment in every young geek's life where they must confront the sad but unavoidable truth; sometimes, you just can't ATTEND ALL OF THE THINGS. Whether it be due to finances, other obligations, or the ever-common problem of tickets selling out too fast, we've all had to miss out on a convention we really wanted to go to (unless, of course, you hate conventions, in which case, congratulations for making better life choices than I have!) Once upon a time, that would have … [Read more...]

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My Geeky Resolutions – GGG Reveals His Intentions for 2013

29 December 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Hullo, gentle readers. As I write this, I’m relaxing in my husband’s old home in San Ramon, CA. There have been a lot of stories told about beloved restaurants from his childhood, old friends much missed. And of course, there’s been plenty of talk about the upcoming year. Something I’ve realized is that my various plans/intentions/resolutions fall into two major categories: Geeky and Not. I want to continue to lose weight. I want to work on a novel. I want to work on a book of … [Read more...]

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#GenCon Speed Dating Causes A Wedding: Congrats Michael & Jess!

15 August 2012 by 2 Comments
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Congratulations to Michael & Jessica, who are getting hitched today. Turns out, that really speedy date they had in The House at Union Station was the conversation that sparked what will hopefully be a lifelong romance. Congrats, you two! Got Your GenCon Speed Dating Ticket? Here's how you can get in on this fun event and possibly meet your soulgeek: Tickets for MEN seeking WOMEN: $20 (21-35) (currently sold out, but come with generics just in case we have dropouts!) $20 … [Read more...]

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E’s 2012 GenCon Schedule

14 August 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Need to find E at GenCon? Participating in speed dating or other geek dating events? Want to knit with her? Here's your stalking info, right here. First of all, I'd like to thank my friend Josh for his house/petsitting services. I already miss my furry children, but I know you're being a great substitute parent. Getting in Touch The best way to get in touch with me is to send me a tweet. I obsessively check my phone, so I'll reply as soon as I'm able. If you are among the lucky folks to have … [Read more...]

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Where to Find New Jobs: Adventure to Dice Castle

8 November 2011 by Leave a Comment
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The last, two months, I talked about how important it is to research the companies you want to work for. I also provided an allegory that (hopefully) highlights how employers view you. As a freelancer, you are essentially operating your own business. Self-employment -- even if it's part-time -- is a real job. Freelancing for the hobby games industry just happens to be more creative than doing someone's taxes or making copies all day. Before you can ask yourself any questions about who you … [Read more...]

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Lots to Look Forward To: The Future D&D Products Announced at GenCon 2011

19 August 2011 by 5 Comments
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If you’re like me, you’re gnawing your lip in frustration at the fact that you weren’t able to attend GenCon.  I would’ve loved to be there, but I was beyond swamped this year, so it didn’t manifest.  Maybe next year! Luckily, lots of people that were in attendance were kind enough to let us all know what went down.  Particular to my own personal interest every year is hearing what they announce for new products coming out in the year or so ahead.  While this list isn’t always … [Read more...]

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GenCon Speed Dating Tips From The Guy Who Got 9 Matches

29 July 2011 by 1 Comment
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 Editor's Note: GenCon is coming up quickly and there are tickets available for ladies to get in on the Speed Dating events on Friday. Click to order tickets if you are a lady aged 21-35, or here if you are a lady over 30.  (Yes, if you're in the middle, you can choose one - or both!) Last year we had a blast! We actually ended up with more women than men because a few guys chickened out at the last minute. Since we had a waiting list, we were able to even the numbers back out at the … [Read more...]

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Geek Speed Dating at GenCon: How Will It Work?

11 July 2011 by Leave a Comment
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I've gotten a lot of questions about how speed dating at GenCon will work, so I've dedicated a whole post here to everything you'd ever want to know. Here are the basics: Geek Speed Dating Find love at Gen Con? Sure can! Go on several mini-dates with single geeks like yourself and maybe you'll leave Indy with a love connection! Almost all the guy tickets are sold already, but we could definitely use more ladies!  Not surprised the guy tickets sold out first... but I know we'll have … [Read more...]

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GenCon Event Registration Today! Geek Dating & Health Events

1 May 2011 by Leave a Comment
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GenCon Indy really is the best four days in gaming! Come to Indianapolis from August 4-7 and join me for my geek dating events (and one event for +5 CHA). If you have any questions about my events, please leave a comment below. I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. Geek Dating Events WKS1120180 - Geek Dating Advice Q&A - Thursday @ 11 am An open Q&A to ask whatever questions you might have about dating, online dating, or relationships. Too shy to ask? Write your … [Read more...]

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Dice & Deadlines: Public Relations

8 February 2011 by 1 Comment
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Part of your job as a freelancer for the RPG industry is to have a public face. This is all part of the networking you do to keep track of the pulse of the RPG world. Public relations, in the context of this article, is all about how you deal with the public who consume your work and the industry who hires you to produce that work. For this article, I am going to focus primarily on the face to face aspect of public relations management. Next month's article will focus on the internet aspect … [Read more...]

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