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News

“Fight, Magic, Items” audiobook available now!

By Aidan Moher on July 28th, 2023

Since its release in October, 2022, I’ve had many people ask if/when an audio version of Fight, Magic, Items would be available, and I’m pleased to say it’s now available! So, smash that order button, fam, and get that sweet, sweet history of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and a whole bunch of other all-time great RPGs right into your ear holes.

On July 25, 2023, Tantor Media will release the audiobook of Fight, Magic, Items narrated by Eric Michael Summerer. It features the same lovely art created for the print edition by Sara Alfageeh.

Details

Release date: July 25, 2023
Length: 11 hrs, 37 mins
Narrator: Eric Michael Summerer
Publisher: Tantor Media

Listen to a sample of the Fight, Magic, Items audiobook read by Eric Michael Summerer

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What they’re saying

“A wondrous in-depth look at the history of Japanese role playing games.” ? Engadget

“Aidan Moher has literally written the book on Japanese role-playing games.” ? ComicBook.com

“A work that will resonate with many of us who grew up with the genre and watched its rise as we ourselves grew into adulthood.” ? RPGFan

“A fun, fascinating exploration of the medium’s most magical genre.” ? Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld

“Informative, personal, and fascinating, this book earns its place among deep dives into video-game history.” ? Mary Kenney, author of Gamer Girls

“Fight, Magic, Items is the intricate deep dive that the JRPG genre deserves.” ? Daniel Dockery, author of Monster Kids

“Strong research that’s fun to read, alongside moving anecdotes and nostalgia? Take my money.” ? Andy Campbell, author of We Are Proud Boys and Senior Editor at Huffington Post

Learn more about Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West

Fiction

Announcing “Dame Beatrice J. Delacroix III’s Guide for Training Your New Beholder”

By Aidan Moher on October 18th, 2021

Y’alllllll.

I wrote a Dungeons & Dragons.

Me. I did this.

“Dame Beatrice J. Delacroix III’s Guide for Training Your New Beholder” is an accompanying booklet for an officially licensed light-up Beholder figurine. It’s also quite possibly the most hilariously enjoyable project I’ve worked on.

Working with the Dungeons & Dragons team at Wizards of the Coast and my editor Brit Brooks-Perilli at Running Press, I was given a lot of freedom to have fun writing this guide about training your brand new (and very disgruntled) Beholder pet, and, well… it goes just about as well as you’d imagine.

The blurb:

Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder with this officially licensed miniature figurine.

  • FIGURINE WITH LIGHT: A one-of-a-kind 3-inch figurine of the popular monster: the Beholder with a glowing eye 
  • BOOK INCLUDED: Learn more about this iconic monster in this fully illustrated 32-page miniature book
  • PERFECT GIFT FOR D&D FANS: Display on a shelf, desk, or bookcase and show off your love of Dungeons & Dragons
  • OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic Dungeons & Dragons collectible

This might be a relatively small story in the overall Dungeons & Dragons world, but it’s a thrill to get to introduce fans to Dame Beatrice J. Delacroix III, her granddaughter Pip, and their menagerie of dangerous creatures. “Dame Beatrice J. Delacroix III’s Guide for Training Your New Beholder” is a 32-page mini guidebook that walks you through your early days with your new Beholder, how to set up its new home, tips for feeding and care, and offers tons of advice for what to do when (not if!) things go awry.

Obviously, working in the Dungeons & Dragons world—which has been a huge part of my life since adolescence—has been an absolute treat. Dame Beatrice J. Delacroix III and Pip have already stolen my heart (along with a few… let’s call them unregulated living curiousities), and with any luck this won’t be the last you see of them.

This figurine (with a glowing eye!) and the guidebook will be available in April, 2022, and is available for pre-order now!

But, just remember: Dame Beatrice J. Delacroix III’s Menagerie of Unusual Kind does not offer refunds or returns on products.

News

Dual Tech: Combining forces with Eric Smith of P.S. Literary Agency

By Aidan Moher on July 20th, 2020

2020 ain’t all bad news, y’all.

I’m pleased to announce that I’m now represented by agent extraordinaire Eric Smith of the P.S. Literary Agency. I’ll be joining Eric’s impressive list of clients with both fiction and non-fiction projects.

Collaborating with Eric is a dream come true as I’ve long admired his work, ultra-positive personality, and all around geekery. As someone writing professionally in both fiction and non-fiction, his experience representing authors of both disciplines provides great opportunity for both aspects of my career. I strive to write ultimately positive and colourful stories, and I can’t imagine a better fit to bring those stories to market than Eric. And he’s just an all around cool dude.

Plus, P.S. Literary is Canadian, which is just icing on the cake for me.

My first project is a multi-volume novelization of the classic Japanese RPG, Chrono Trigger. Besides the time travel, this book will also incorporate the game’s silent protagonist mechanic, making it one of the most challenging projects of my career.

Just kidding.

(Or am I? If Eric can sell that book, I will write it!)

I won’t say too much about our first actual project right now, but it’s very exciting, and shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s followed me on Twitter over the past couple of years. In the meantime—work continues on The Thousand Shattered Gods, which is about half-complete, and I’m looking forward to doors opening for my completed book, The Rose and Honey Soul. More on those projects here.

I’m thrilled to collaborate with Eric on many future projects.

P.S. Squuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeee!