Monthly Archives: July 2017

Reflecting on “Jitteh Dawn,” Ten Years Later

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

I find it hard to believe it’s been ten years since I released this thing. Jitteh Dawn (Windows, Mac, Linux), a visual novel I made on the Ren’Py engine, is a story about a history geek who seeks an answer … Continue reading →

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Just Glue Some Things on It

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

Misha Burnett, an interesting member of the online book club I’m in, notes that readers of his story in Cirsova Vol. 5 quite enjoy it: I’m rather surprised by how much good ink “In The Gloaming” is getting.  I wrote … Continue reading →

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I, the Incorporeal: The Soul in I, the One

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

WARNING: Spoilers for I, the One. My social media buddy Dominika Lein’s short story I, the One has a very simple premise: a soul named Niman is commanded by an ethereal creature to train a younger soul named Meelik. Unlike … Continue reading →

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For Male and Female: A Gender Analysis of For Steam and Country

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

WARNING: Spoilers ahead for Star Realms: Rescue Run and For Steam and Country; this post assumes you have read both books. Recently, I finished reading my social media buddy Jon Del Arroz’s new book For Steam and Country. This story, … Continue reading →

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GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There (review)

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

Itami Youji, First Lieutenant in the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and otaku extraordinaire, is heading to a special otaku event when a magical gateway appears in Ginza and a stream of medieval soldiers and inhuman monsters comes rushing out, slaying … Continue reading →

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