writer & narrative designer
Some last minute bit of year end news!
My short story, “More” is in We Shall Be Monsters, a Frankenstein-inspired anthology edited by Derek Newman-Stille.
“More” is queer, body horror erotica about navigating your body through intimacy and mental illness.
You can buy it direct from Renaissance Press‘s website or from Amazon (Amazon.ca & Amazon.com)
My latest Twine is out now!
For more information on On The Run see the Apple Store TNS Spotlight store page or the Google Play TNS Spotlight store page.
Fact Sheet
Developer: Radical Sheep Productions (Toronto, CA.)
My role: Lead narrative designer
Release Date: August 16, 2018
Platforms: Mobile (iOS/Android)
Website: TNS Spotlight Release Trailer
Description: New story-driven game that lets YOU join The Next Step A-Troupe! #TheNextStep follows A-Troupe, a group of dancers who strive to win a number of dance competitions – all while dealing with their own drama and relationships.
The Women’s Studies Research Center will present Leaps & Maneuvers, an exhibition of interactive video games created by members of Toronto collective Dames Making Games (DMG). With a mission to positively influence the gaming industry and improve inclusiveness within it, DMG gives game creators agency in the expression of their identities and provides a community for women to play, critique and create games.
An exhibition with Brandeis University that featured games made by members of Dames Making Games, co-curated with Soha Kareem. I wrote the exhibition description for the digital catalogue.
WordPlay is our free festival celebrating the most interesting uses of writing and words in contemporary games. Each year there will be a curated game showcase, talks by creators about the craft, and ways for the public to learn about making games.
I was on the programming committee and a volunteer for 2013-2015, and I was a jury member for Wordplay 2016, which was hosted at the British Library.
Damage Camp is a festival of games and ideas, celebrating the diversity and talent within the Toronto community. Damage Camp was created out of a desire to provide a space for our Dames Making Games members and the larger Toronto games community to gather, talk craft, showcase our work and share with each other in order to grow!
Damage Camp prioritizes upholding diverse voices within the games community in Toronto. Have fun, support and uplift each other, and come together to celebrate the unique games scene in our city.
I am on the planning and programming committee for Damage Camp.
Read about Damage Camp 2017 here: Dork Shelf, National Post
I’m excited to announce that I’ve written and designed two narrative-driven mobile games for the Lifeline Universe app from 3 Minute Games, Bad Astronaut and On The Run.
Bad Astronaut is the next game in the critically acclaimed Lifeline series!
On The Run is a queer, YA game about escaping a cult!
I’m honoured to have been able to write both games, and can’t wait to share the full release of each with everyone!
The Lifeline Universe app is in early access for Android only currently. Check it out here.
