Joshua Gillingham
@joshuagillingham.bsky.social
Starter. Go-getter. Needs (more) coffee. Author, Editor & Game Designer from Vancouver Island. Vikings, gnomes, pirates, samurai... worlds within worlds 📚
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Coming soon: Halls of Asgard
Take on the role of a NORSE GOD and strive against HELA in this semi-cooperative social strategy game for 3-6 players!
www.kickstarter.com
HALLS OF ASGARD- ON KICKSTARTER MAY 2026
Take on the role of a NORSE GOD and strive against HELA in this semi-cooperative social strategy game for 3-6 players!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jos...
Take on the role of a NORSE GOD and strive against HELA in this semi-cooperative social strategy game for 3-6 players!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jos...
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If anyone has read my new alliterative verse collection, would you consider leaving a quick review or at least giving it some stars? My gratitude knows no bounds! www.amazon.com/Told-Firelig...
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
If anyone has read my new alliterative verse collection, would you consider leaving a quick review or at least giving it some stars? My gratitude knows no bounds! www.amazon.com/Told-Firelig...
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That's a wrap on the first EVER ProtoCON BC!!
Thank you to our volunteers, organizers, designers, sponsors, and attendees!!
Signup for updates at protoconbc.ca for 2026!!
Thank you to our volunteers, organizers, designers, sponsors, and attendees!!
Signup for updates at protoconbc.ca for 2026!!
ProtoCON BC
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November 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
That's a wrap on the first EVER ProtoCON BC!!
Thank you to our volunteers, organizers, designers, sponsors, and attendees!!
Signup for updates at protoconbc.ca for 2026!!
Thank you to our volunteers, organizers, designers, sponsors, and attendees!!
Signup for updates at protoconbc.ca for 2026!!
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- @kimberbannerman.bsky.social www.kbannerman.com
-Nicola Kapron: www.facebook.com/nicola.kapron (or work w/ her: www.nicolakapronportfolio.com *or* Monique Riel: crowspell.ca )
- @joshuagillingham.bsky.social www.joshuagillingham.ca/writing-blog
- @blackcatbooks.bsky.social www.blackcatbooks.net
- @kimberbannerman.bsky.social www.kbannerman.com
-Nicola Kapron: www.facebook.com/nicola.kapron (or work w/ her: www.nicolakapronportfolio.com *or* Monique Riel: crowspell.ca )
- @joshuagillingham.bsky.social www.joshuagillingham.ca/writing-blog
- @blackcatbooks.bsky.social www.blackcatbooks.net
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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- @kimberbannerman.bsky.social www.kbannerman.com
-Nicola Kapron: www.facebook.com/nicola.kapron (or work w/ her: www.nicolakapronportfolio.com *or* Monique Riel: crowspell.ca )
- @joshuagillingham.bsky.social www.joshuagillingham.ca/writing-blog
- @blackcatbooks.bsky.social www.blackcatbooks.net
- @kimberbannerman.bsky.social www.kbannerman.com
-Nicola Kapron: www.facebook.com/nicola.kapron (or work w/ her: www.nicolakapronportfolio.com *or* Monique Riel: crowspell.ca )
- @joshuagillingham.bsky.social www.joshuagillingham.ca/writing-blog
- @blackcatbooks.bsky.social www.blackcatbooks.net
The house was PACKED here at ProtoCon BC! An amazing day full of playtesting yesterday- looking forward to more games today 💪
#boardgames #playtesting #community #madeincanada #howweroll @protocon-bc.bsky.social
#boardgames #playtesting #community #madeincanada #howweroll @protocon-bc.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The house was PACKED here at ProtoCon BC! An amazing day full of playtesting yesterday- looking forward to more games today 💪
#boardgames #playtesting #community #madeincanada #howweroll @protocon-bc.bsky.social
#boardgames #playtesting #community #madeincanada #howweroll @protocon-bc.bsky.social
Vikings. Goats. Chaos!
Introducing Floksmenn of Fugloy, my latest game design. Stoked to have debuted this game at @protocon-bc.bsky.social - thanks to all the amazing player testers who chased goats, made cheese, and ran away from the Landspirits of Fugloy 🏔️
#gamedesign #boardgames #madeincanada
Introducing Floksmenn of Fugloy, my latest game design. Stoked to have debuted this game at @protocon-bc.bsky.social - thanks to all the amazing player testers who chased goats, made cheese, and ran away from the Landspirits of Fugloy 🏔️
#gamedesign #boardgames #madeincanada
November 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Vikings. Goats. Chaos!
Introducing Floksmenn of Fugloy, my latest game design. Stoked to have debuted this game at @protocon-bc.bsky.social - thanks to all the amazing player testers who chased goats, made cheese, and ran away from the Landspirits of Fugloy 🏔️
#gamedesign #boardgames #madeincanada
Introducing Floksmenn of Fugloy, my latest game design. Stoked to have debuted this game at @protocon-bc.bsky.social - thanks to all the amazing player testers who chased goats, made cheese, and ran away from the Landspirits of Fugloy 🏔️
#gamedesign #boardgames #madeincanada
November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Halls of Asgard is making waves at @protocon-bc.bsky.social! Looking forward to hosting a playtest this morning - my new game Floksmen of Fugloy will hit the table this afternoon 💪
#boardgames #vikings #gamedesign #playtesting #norse #mythology
#boardgames #vikings #gamedesign #playtesting #norse #mythology
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Halls of Asgard is making waves at @protocon-bc.bsky.social! Looking forward to hosting a playtest this morning - my new game Floksmen of Fugloy will hit the table this afternoon 💪
#boardgames #vikings #gamedesign #playtesting #norse #mythology
#boardgames #vikings #gamedesign #playtesting #norse #mythology
En route to @protocon-bc.bsky.social - looking forward to connecting with players and designers. I’ll be hosting playtests for Hall of Asgard & Floksmenn of Fugloy ⚔️
Little Hammer Games is (almost) in the house! See you there 🔥
Little Hammer Games is (almost) in the house! See you there 🔥
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
En route to @protocon-bc.bsky.social - looking forward to connecting with players and designers. I’ll be hosting playtests for Hall of Asgard & Floksmenn of Fugloy ⚔️
Little Hammer Games is (almost) in the house! See you there 🔥
Little Hammer Games is (almost) in the house! See you there 🔥
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Have you had a chance to play the Vantage #boardgame yet? Huge replayability and tons of fun! Will you survive the alien planet? Check out our review!
#boardgames #vantage
youtu.be/O11_Lz3W3wI
#boardgames #vantage
youtu.be/O11_Lz3W3wI
Vantage Board Game: Can You Survive This Alien Planet?
Crash-land into the immersive world of Vantage by Stonemaier Games ( @jameystegmaier ) in this in-depth gameplay overview from Games Played Badly! Designed for 1–6 players, Vantage is a…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Have you had a chance to play the Vantage #boardgame yet? Huge replayability and tons of fun! Will you survive the alien planet? Check out our review!
#boardgames #vantage
youtu.be/O11_Lz3W3wI
#boardgames #vantage
youtu.be/O11_Lz3W3wI
Stoked for @protocon-bc.bsky.social this weekend! Looking forward to playing tons of exciting new and upcoming games, as well as connecting with other designers. I’ll have two games hitting the table: Halls of Asgard & Flokksmen of Fugloy
Shoot me a message if you’ll be there!
Shoot me a message if you’ll be there!
November 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Stoked for @protocon-bc.bsky.social this weekend! Looking forward to playing tons of exciting new and upcoming games, as well as connecting with other designers. I’ll have two games hitting the table: Halls of Asgard & Flokksmen of Fugloy
Shoot me a message if you’ll be there!
Shoot me a message if you’ll be there!
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As the creator of #Norsevember, I wish you a pleasant time of year and hope you're finding time to celebrate Northern myths, history, influences, traditions and stories.
Magic and myth arrives with the onset of the cold. ❄️
Hoping to have a bit of content over the month.
Magic and myth arrives with the onset of the cold. ❄️
Hoping to have a bit of content over the month.
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
As the creator of #Norsevember, I wish you a pleasant time of year and hope you're finding time to celebrate Northern myths, history, influences, traditions and stories.
Magic and myth arrives with the onset of the cold. ❄️
Hoping to have a bit of content over the month.
Magic and myth arrives with the onset of the cold. ❄️
Hoping to have a bit of content over the month.
I recently sat down with Mike from @gamesplayedbadly.bsky.social to chat about my upcoming title: Halls of Asgard!
If you’re interested in taking on the role of a #Norse god at the #boardgame table, sign up for a playtest slot at ProtoconBC! @protocon-bc.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmn...
If you’re interested in taking on the role of a #Norse god at the #boardgame table, sign up for a playtest slot at ProtoconBC! @protocon-bc.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmn...
Play as Norse Gods in Halls of Asgard – Strategy Meets Myth
YouTube video by Games Played Badly
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November 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I recently sat down with Mike from @gamesplayedbadly.bsky.social to chat about my upcoming title: Halls of Asgard!
If you’re interested in taking on the role of a #Norse god at the #boardgame table, sign up for a playtest slot at ProtoconBC! @protocon-bc.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmn...
If you’re interested in taking on the role of a #Norse god at the #boardgame table, sign up for a playtest slot at ProtoconBC! @protocon-bc.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmn...
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In this interview I talk with Josh ( @joshuagillingham.bsky.social ) about self publishing his next #boardgame, Halls of Asgard. We touch on challenges, creative process and his passion for Norse mythology!
Check it out here: youtu.be/jmmnzsSLDXc
Check it out here: youtu.be/jmmnzsSLDXc
Play as Norse Gods in Halls of Asgard – Strategy Meets Myth
Step into the mythic halls of Norse legend with Josh, the creative force behind Little Hammer Games, as he unveils his latest project: Halls of Asgard — a semi-cooperative social strategy #boardgame …
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October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In this interview I talk with Josh ( @joshuagillingham.bsky.social ) about self publishing his next #boardgame, Halls of Asgard. We touch on challenges, creative process and his passion for Norse mythology!
Check it out here: youtu.be/jmmnzsSLDXc
Check it out here: youtu.be/jmmnzsSLDXc
Grab a hornful of mead and join me as I discuss all things #Vikings, #boardgames, and publishing with Mike from @gamesplayedbadly.bsky.social 🍻
We chat indie publishing, working as a creator outside the US, and my life-long #Norse nerdom.
🎧 Listen in here:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmn...
We chat indie publishing, working as a creator outside the US, and my life-long #Norse nerdom.
🎧 Listen in here:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmn...
Play as Norse Gods in Halls of Asgard – Strategy Meets Myth
YouTube video by Games Played Badly
m.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Grab a hornful of mead and join me as I discuss all things #Vikings, #boardgames, and publishing with Mike from @gamesplayedbadly.bsky.social 🍻
We chat indie publishing, working as a creator outside the US, and my life-long #Norse nerdom.
🎧 Listen in here:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmn...
We chat indie publishing, working as a creator outside the US, and my life-long #Norse nerdom.
🎧 Listen in here:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmn...
Halloween costume in progress
October 31, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Halloween costume in progress
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This poem by Marcus Lindenburg imitates Icelandic medieval rimur -- alliteration plus a rhyme scheme, and a LOT of kennings.
alliteration.net/poetry/lamen... #alliterative #poetry #poetrysky #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Iceland #Vinland #rimur #alliterativeverse
alliteration.net/poetry/lamen... #alliterative #poetry #poetrysky #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Iceland #Vinland #rimur #alliterativeverse
Lament for Vinland's Sailor, a poem in alliterative verse by Marcus Lindenburg
Kiss me now, kill me later; / I left you on that dead dock. / With my heart heavy then, / And you in wicked wind ...
alliteration.net
October 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
This poem by Marcus Lindenburg imitates Icelandic medieval rimur -- alliteration plus a rhyme scheme, and a LOT of kennings.
alliteration.net/poetry/lamen... #alliterative #poetry #poetrysky #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Iceland #Vinland #rimur #alliterativeverse
alliteration.net/poetry/lamen... #alliterative #poetry #poetrysky #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Iceland #Vinland #rimur #alliterativeverse
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2 weeks away!
Print-offs are being printed, plans are in place, and the excitement is building!
It's not too late to volunteer for Day-Of shifts!
Fill out the form if you'd like to join us!
Print-offs are being printed, plans are in place, and the excitement is building!
It's not too late to volunteer for Day-Of shifts!
Fill out the form if you'd like to join us!
ProtoCON BC 2025 - Weekend Volunteer form
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October 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
2 weeks away!
Print-offs are being printed, plans are in place, and the excitement is building!
It's not too late to volunteer for Day-Of shifts!
Fill out the form if you'd like to join us!
Print-offs are being printed, plans are in place, and the excitement is building!
It's not too late to volunteer for Day-Of shifts!
Fill out the form if you'd like to join us!
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Reposted by Joshua Gillingham
GET YOU MORE 🇨🇦📚SFF IN YOUR LIFE~
(& check out these absolute bricks!👀 You could clock a Nazi with one of these babies!💪)
Proud to have an incredibly hard-to-write story about the toxic drug poisoning/fentanyl crisis selected for this (check TW before reading) inspired by a true story💔
(& check out these absolute bricks!👀 You could clock a Nazi with one of these babies!💪)
Proud to have an incredibly hard-to-write story about the toxic drug poisoning/fentanyl crisis selected for this (check TW before reading) inspired by a true story💔
RELEASE DAY! Year's Best Canadian F&SF Volume 3 is now available! Grab ebooks at all retailers and print via Amazon, with Ingram to follow shortly for bookstore & library sales. Grab your copy today and pls share WIDELY!
#BookRelease #NewBook #SpecFic #fantasy #sciencefiction #canada #Booksky 💙📚🪐
#BookRelease #NewBook #SpecFic #fantasy #sciencefiction #canada #Booksky 💙📚🪐
October 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
GET YOU MORE 🇨🇦📚SFF IN YOUR LIFE~
(& check out these absolute bricks!👀 You could clock a Nazi with one of these babies!💪)
Proud to have an incredibly hard-to-write story about the toxic drug poisoning/fentanyl crisis selected for this (check TW before reading) inspired by a true story💔
(& check out these absolute bricks!👀 You could clock a Nazi with one of these babies!💪)
Proud to have an incredibly hard-to-write story about the toxic drug poisoning/fentanyl crisis selected for this (check TW before reading) inspired by a true story💔
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We are pleased to announce @raincity.games as a Sponsor!
Rain CIty Games is an independent specialty game store in the hearts of Vancouver and New Westminster, a purveyor of fine cardboards, and a warm place to find your next game night favourite!
Rain CIty Games is an independent specialty game store in the hearts of Vancouver and New Westminster, a purveyor of fine cardboards, and a warm place to find your next game night favourite!
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We are pleased to announce @raincity.games as a Sponsor!
Rain CIty Games is an independent specialty game store in the hearts of Vancouver and New Westminster, a purveyor of fine cardboards, and a warm place to find your next game night favourite!
Rain CIty Games is an independent specialty game store in the hearts of Vancouver and New Westminster, a purveyor of fine cardboards, and a warm place to find your next game night favourite!
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Indulge in an eerie night out at WEST COAST HORROR at Fireside Books in Parksville BC with the authors of THE KINDREAD COAST @blackcatbooks.bsky.social feat. 13 stories of supernatural beings set in the haunting landscapes of British Columbia🎃
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October 20, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Indulge in an eerie night out at WEST COAST HORROR at Fireside Books in Parksville BC with the authors of THE KINDREAD COAST @blackcatbooks.bsky.social feat. 13 stories of supernatural beings set in the haunting landscapes of British Columbia🎃
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23 Days!
Still plenty to do to prepare for ProtoCON BC's inaugural event!
We're still looking for volunteers for the weekend - you can get in contact through our website, or our volunteer form forms.gle/61LvXcYcP9iW...
See you in November!
Still plenty to do to prepare for ProtoCON BC's inaugural event!
We're still looking for volunteers for the weekend - you can get in contact through our website, or our volunteer form forms.gle/61LvXcYcP9iW...
See you in November!
October 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
23 Days!
Still plenty to do to prepare for ProtoCON BC's inaugural event!
We're still looking for volunteers for the weekend - you can get in contact through our website, or our volunteer form forms.gle/61LvXcYcP9iW...
See you in November!
Still plenty to do to prepare for ProtoCON BC's inaugural event!
We're still looking for volunteers for the weekend - you can get in contact through our website, or our volunteer form forms.gle/61LvXcYcP9iW...
See you in November!
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A Great Blue Heron coming in to land at a popular mud flat on the lake.
October 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A Great Blue Heron coming in to land at a popular mud flat on the lake.