Archive for the ‘My Work’ Category
Posted on August 2, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
Hack/Slash Card Game and my Role as a Developer
Hi everyone,
I am excited to announce that I am one of the developers of a card game based on the horror comic HACK/SLASH by Tim Seeley!
Produced by Eden Studios, the game was designed by Matt Papa and the development team includes M. Alexander Jurkat, James Lowder, who is also the current editor for the HACK/SLASH [...]
Posted on July 23, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
25% Off My e-Book Plus Huge Sale on 1,000s of Others at DriveThru
I’m not sure how many of you that read my blog know about DriveThruRPG.com or DriveThruComics.com. Did you know that DriveThruRPG.com is the world’s largest retailer for digital hobby games? I’ve contributed to a few games within the gaming industry over the years. This industry has been really fun to be a part of and [...]
Posted on July 17, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas is up for an ENnie Award
Many of you might have heard me talk about my short story “Pie,” which was published in the anthology entitled BURIED TALES OF PINEBOX, TEXAS. This work has already won first place for 2009 best anthology in the annual Preditors & Editors Reader’s Choice Awards. Now, I am pleased to announce that it is being [...]
Posted on July 15, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
[Video] Trailer for THE QUEEN OF CROWS e-Book
Hi everyone! I’m really excited to share with you the promotional trailer for THE QUEEN OF CROWS e-book. I’ve been blogging a little bit about the process to create this trailer over at VioletWar.com. One thing that I talked about, was the decision we had to make about the authenticity of the music. Here’s a [...]
Posted on June 28, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
Three Non-Fiction Releases about Gaming
Hi everyone,
I am pleased to announce that I’ve got three, non-fiction releases related to hobby gaming available for you to check out.
First, if you haven’t had the chance to check out FAMILY GAMES: the 100 BEST, I’d recommend that you consider getting your copy signed if you’re heading to GenCon in Indianapolis. Several of the [...]
Posted on May 31, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
Inside VioletWar.com
One of the things that I’m always conscientious about is providing an image that is both professional and creative at the same time. While I enjoy writing and sharing posts with you on my blog, it’s not the same as what I write for VioletWar.com. There, I can be more personal because people are investing [...]
Posted on March 14, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
Family Games 100: Essay List Announced
Hey folks, FAMILY GAMES: THE 100 BEST just left the printer and I’m pleased to share with you the full list of authors, games and essays. The game that I talked about was GLOOM, which is one of my favorite card games. How many of these games have you played or can recognize?
Foreword by Mike [...]
Posted on March 1, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
Announcing the Release of THE QUEEN OF CROWS
Centered around a short story entitled “The Queen Of Crows,” I designed a unique, digital product that I think you’ll really enjoy. At a retail price of $4.99, you will receive a magazine-style layout of THE QUEEN OF CROWS, a professional illustration of a character named Mahochepi and more!
This product is the first digital release [...]
Posted on February 17, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
Writing and Conventions
For the past, few months I’ve been taking a serious look at my short-term and long-term goals, and I’ve come to some pretty interesting conclusions.
When I look back at the projects that I have published, I realized that I have just as many that fell through the cracks due to bad business partnerships, horrible [...]
Posted on February 10, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
On Writing a Historically-Accurate Paranormal Short Story
Currently, I’m working on revisions for a short story entitled THE QUEEN OF CROWS that will be released as part of a digital product through Flames Rising Press. Set in the late 1800s, the plot revolves around a Navajo medicine man who is trying to summon a vengeance goddess called Mahochepi, the Queen of Crows. [...]
Posted on January 22, 2010 - by Monica Valentinelli
New Guest Post on Apex: Discussing Rape, Incest and Abuse in Horror
This week, I offered the folks over at Apex Book Company a blog post entitled, “Why Do Some Horror Authors Write about Rape, Incest and Abuse?“ This was a sensitive topic to write about, and I found out after the article was published that I made a slight oversight in the post.
My goal for this [...]
Posted on October 31, 2009 - by Monica Valentinelli
Read my Guest Post about Dracula on the Crackle.com Blog
Folks, I’m pleased to announce that I have a guest post over at Crackle.com.The best part about Crackle.com, is that you can legally watch original and older content for free online — without a lot of commercials! As part of their Halloween celebration, they’re offering really, fun movies for fans to watch like GHOSTBUSTERS and [...]
Posted on March 28, 2009 - by Monica Valentinelli
Book Trailer for Argentum, My Online Serial Novel
This is the first time I’ve delved into producing video. I’d appreciate you providing me with feedback if you have the time to check out this short book trailer for Argentum, Book One of the Violet War series I’m writing.
My Recent Releases
The Queen of Crows
Download THE QUEEN OF CROWS e-book at DriveThruHorror.com
Watch the Promo Video
Family Games: The 100 Best
Order through Amazon.comThe Bones
Available at Gameplaywright.netRecommended Writing Music
Violet War
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