...my notebooks influence what and how I write? I’ve been thinking a bit about how my notebooks influence the way I write and which ideas I have. I realize this sounds suspicious. What on earth is she on about now? Well. What she’s on about is in principle the same thing I talk about when... Continue Reading →
The Cost of Being an Ally
I write quite a bit about allyship on discorda. I write about the dark side of game development, those horrible, icky, “let’s not examine this too closely” subjects. I write about sexism, racism (although not as much), transphobia and homophobia. Bigotry. I haven’t yet written about the price you have to pay to be a... Continue Reading →
I Love Digital People
I have an easier time hanging out with digital people than I do with real people. Digital people are easy to understand. Their motives are clear. If they like me, they tell me. If they don't like me, they tell me that as well, usually accompanied by a laundry list of reasons. I know which... Continue Reading →
Hur elak är jag?/ How Mean Am I?
I'll post this in both English and Swedish. English version after the Swedish. Svenska I mer än 15 år har jag recenserat spel i olika former. Jag är dessutom en speldesigner, så jag skapar spel professionellt också. Jag spelar dem provat och jag recenserar dem för en tidning som ges ut av en vän. Under... Continue Reading →
This Year
This year started with me back in Sweden. I left my old workplace, not because I wanted to, but because I was more or less pushed out by a few people who didn’t want me to stay, or maybe more accurately - wanted someone else to have the job I had. It’s possible I was... Continue Reading →
The Guilt
I carry this sense of guilt most everywhere I go. It’s about games - of course - and making games. I have this sense that I should be happy and grateful that I get to do what so no any others are hoping to be able to do. I’m in the thick of it! I... Continue Reading →