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50 Libraries
Over the last three years I’ve toured 50 different libraries across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and South Dakota. I started off with a goal to visit four surrounding locations and donate copies of my latest book. What happened next was an adventure that changed my life. I’d like to start off with how surprising it was…
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The Wonders of Role-Playing Games
Role playing has continued to be the most popular activity I’ve provided since starting our community game club. We use our imaginations, acting, strategy, and math skills to tell different types of collaborative stories. Some of our favorite themes have included Marvel Heroes, Mouse Guard, and Deadlands (Weird Wild West). Each of the 11- to…
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Creative Writing Contest
I’ve sponsored an annual creative writing contest over the last six years for my local community and board game club members. The goal has been to inspire and reward creativity. I’m now extending this contest in the hopes for larger participation throughout Nebraska and beyond. Writers can be professionals, hobbyists, or students of any level.…
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New Release: CringeSocket
Book #3 of The Realms of the Chalk Princess is now available in paperback and ebook. I’m excited to have this book out in the world. It was originally meant as a short story that featured the origin of a very important antagonist. I quickly realized there was much more I wanted to reveal and…
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The Importance of Rotating Themes
We all have our favorite games to play that are familiar and fun. Switching things up, however, can help a board game club stay fresh and exciting. I’ve found that rotating themes can give us a chance to look forward to new opportunities. We have to remember not every game title or special event may…
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Cooperative Versus Competitive Gaming
Is winning all that important? Sure it feels good. Isn’t it the best way to show off your skills and prove you had fun? We live in a world where school activities such as band, speech, and theater have become pressured to adopt a sports-like mentality just to stay relevant, understood, and funded. Competition can…
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Peter R. Talley 