Allan Kaspar - Author, Retro Rents Podcast Host
@retrorentsal.bsky.social
Al here: Writer, Gamer, Podcaster, Husband, Dad, Author. Not necessarily in that order. Currently shopping around my novel" A Cook's Guide To Supernatural Philadelphia while I work on a follow-up that takes place in the same world!
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Let’s NOT do the time warp again.
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Let’s NOT do the time warp again.
This update is incredible. I've played a ton of Phantom Brigade this weekend since the 2.0 patch hit. It's AWESOME. Do you like XCom level tactics/campaign/management? Do you like Mechs? Do you like a big campaign of liberation?! You NEED to play this game if any of the above remotely appeal!
Gear up, Brigadiers! The time has come to experience a completely reimagined Phantom Brigade. Our 2.0 update is live and it includes fully realized pilots, new quests, and more 🤖
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November 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This update is incredible. I've played a ton of Phantom Brigade this weekend since the 2.0 patch hit. It's AWESOME. Do you like XCom level tactics/campaign/management? Do you like Mechs? Do you like a big campaign of liberation?! You NEED to play this game if any of the above remotely appeal!
I'm still waiting to hear back from some Literary Agents currently reading my manuscript for A Cook's Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia (and one that's reading The Favor and The Flame from back towards the end of May). Waiting is a big part of the game :) So is a friendly nudge after the new year!
November 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I'm still waiting to hear back from some Literary Agents currently reading my manuscript for A Cook's Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia (and one that's reading The Favor and The Flame from back towards the end of May). Waiting is a big part of the game :) So is a friendly nudge after the new year!
You've heard me talk about my novel, A Cook's Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia while it still goes on the query journey (three fulls, 2 partials being reviewed). Now you can read a free prequel story for free! allanmwriting.com/2025/11/14/t... #free #writing #query
The Crossroads (or, When Mac Met Garrick and Signed Up For The Adventure Of A Lifetime)
This is a prequel short story of when Mac Sullivan met Garrick the Gallant. The day Mac went from a simple cook and bartender, to a sidekick that helped the hero save the world
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November 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
You've heard me talk about my novel, A Cook's Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia while it still goes on the query journey (three fulls, 2 partials being reviewed). Now you can read a free prequel story for free! allanmwriting.com/2025/11/14/t... #free #writing #query
kotaku.com/subnautica-2... Yeah I don't think Krafton is ever getting another penny from me.
Subnautica 2 Publisher Encourages Voluntary Layoffs Amid AI Pivot
Also: 220 GTA 6 devs blast Rockstar for alleged union busting
kotaku.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
kotaku.com/subnautica-2... Yeah I don't think Krafton is ever getting another penny from me.
Wee! It's Brigands and Breadknives day! Night is made!
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Wee! It's Brigands and Breadknives day! Night is made!
I loved this series so much! Go grab this today!
Also on sale everywhere you can buy ebooks! Though I believe this is a U.S. only deal. Yay for sales!
#DEAL ALERT! One clickers unite because CANDLE & CROW @kevinhearne.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle for a limited time only!
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#CandleandCrow #InkandSigil #ad
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#CandleandCrow #InkandSigil #ad
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I loved this series so much! Go grab this today!
Are you a #writer in the #query trenches? One of the things that helped me along was finding a good example to follow. One of my novels, A Cook's Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia, is on the query journey. I've gotten 3 fulls, and 4 partials currently in review. allanmwriting.com/2025/11/06/t...
The Query Letter That’s Actually Working
This is the query letter for A Cook’s Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia that has garnered the most Literary Agent interest I’ve had for a novel so far.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Are you a #writer in the #query trenches? One of the things that helped me along was finding a good example to follow. One of my novels, A Cook's Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia, is on the query journey. I've gotten 3 fulls, and 4 partials currently in review. allanmwriting.com/2025/11/06/t...
My official website is LIVE! Follow my blog to come along for this ride on the traditional publishing journey!
allanmwriting.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/allanmwriting/
Threads: www.threads.com/@allanmwriting
😍😶🌫️📘📕
allanmwriting.com
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Threads: www.threads.com/@allanmwriting
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Wordwrought - One Writer's Journey
Chronicling my traditional publishing journey
allanmwriting.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
My official website is LIVE! Follow my blog to come along for this ride on the traditional publishing journey!
allanmwriting.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/allanmwriting/
Threads: www.threads.com/@allanmwriting
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Apparently good sleep was not in the cards last night (extra hour be damned). I finished chapter 2 of "A Cook's Guide..." book 3, and it was so much damn fun that I couldn't stop thinking about the potential of where this book is already going.
I missed writing Mac and crew :) 1/2
I missed writing Mac and crew :) 1/2
November 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Apparently good sleep was not in the cards last night (extra hour be damned). I finished chapter 2 of "A Cook's Guide..." book 3, and it was so much damn fun that I couldn't stop thinking about the potential of where this book is already going.
I missed writing Mac and crew :) 1/2
I missed writing Mac and crew :) 1/2
I think I'm going to pass on @arcraiders.bsky.social . While I enjoyed the playtest, I'm just not into forced PVP. I have to agree with @capnmikem.bsky.social and @deviousmrmatt.bsky.social from #onsecondthoughtwithmikeandmatt ... I'm just not into getting PK'd and looted at extraction points.
October 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I think I'm going to pass on @arcraiders.bsky.social . While I enjoyed the playtest, I'm just not into forced PVP. I have to agree with @capnmikem.bsky.social and @deviousmrmatt.bsky.social from #onsecondthoughtwithmikeandmatt ... I'm just not into getting PK'd and looted at extraction points.
October 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
When your previous book series has called to you with an irresistible plea to come hang out with those characters again and get a story going... Looks like I'm going to get started on Book 3 of my "A Cook's Guide..." series! I'm still querying A Cook's Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia, too!
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
When your previous book series has called to you with an irresistible plea to come hang out with those characters again and get a story going... Looks like I'm going to get started on Book 3 of my "A Cook's Guide..." series! I'm still querying A Cook's Guide to Supernatural Philadelphia, too!
And it’s led to a subpar offering, and Microsoft in last place in anything related to consoles and gaming. I’m sure Satya and the suits are certain A.I. will magically fix this :(
SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Microsoft Pushes Xbox Division to Hit Higher Profit Margins
Management’s goal of 30% profit margins for gaming has led to job losses, canceled projects
www.bloomberg.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
And it’s led to a subpar offering, and Microsoft in last place in anything related to consoles and gaming. I’m sure Satya and the suits are certain A.I. will magically fix this :(
@vtmbloodlines.bsky.social 2 would be better received if Paradox named it something else. It set expectations that the game was not going to fulfill under the new direction. It’s not an RPG, doesn’t resemble the original at all. So It comes off as a cynical cash grab by paradox. Even if it wasn’t.
October 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
@vtmbloodlines.bsky.social 2 would be better received if Paradox named it something else. It set expectations that the game was not going to fulfill under the new direction. It’s not an RPG, doesn’t resemble the original at all. So It comes off as a cynical cash grab by paradox. Even if it wasn’t.
On the #gaming front: really good article here that shows game company execs do not understand their product or the people they sell it to. www.pcgamer.com/games/reside...
Oh @capcomusa.com execs, at least you made the right choice in the end.
Preservation is so important.
Oh @capcomusa.com execs, at least you made the right choice in the end.
Preservation is so important.
Capcom execs were bewildered that people might want to play original Resident Evil when GOG approached them about it: 'We have all of those remakes. It’s already the superior experience'
What you fail to understand, Mr GOG, is that new thing is shiny.
www.pcgamer.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
On the #gaming front: really good article here that shows game company execs do not understand their product or the people they sell it to. www.pcgamer.com/games/reside...
Oh @capcomusa.com execs, at least you made the right choice in the end.
Preservation is so important.
Oh @capcomusa.com execs, at least you made the right choice in the end.
Preservation is so important.
I am so excited for this book! @nealhallford.bsky.social is an incredible writer and storyteller, and I have no doubt this book is gonna be an absolute gem…
I am incredibly envious of any ARC readers :-p December feels forever away!
I am incredibly envious of any ARC readers :-p December feels forever away!
For by birthday, sharing the trailer for my upcoming book, Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective from @ubisoft.com and @darkhorse.com. Available 12/25. Pre-Order today!
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#booksky #author #games #RPG #Strategy #HeroesOfMightAndMagic
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#booksky #author #games #RPG #Strategy #HeroesOfMightAndMagic
October 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I am so excited for this book! @nealhallford.bsky.social is an incredible writer and storyteller, and I have no doubt this book is gonna be an absolute gem…
I am incredibly envious of any ARC readers :-p December feels forever away!
I am incredibly envious of any ARC readers :-p December feels forever away!
Today I’m left wondering how different the launch of Bloodlines 2 would have been had it been the original team and vision. All fans wanted was a new game like Bloodlines (RPG, in the Vampire universe). Bloodlines 2 is an action game. Not even an action RPG.
Ugh
Ugh
October 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today I’m left wondering how different the launch of Bloodlines 2 would have been had it been the original team and vision. All fans wanted was a new game like Bloodlines (RPG, in the Vampire universe). Bloodlines 2 is an action game. Not even an action RPG.
Ugh
Ugh
Watching @ign.com (Ronny Barrie’s) review of #FinalFantasyTactics and spotting Kaladin and Jasnah from @brandonsanderson.com Stormlight Archive made me geek out a bit lol
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Watching @ign.com (Ronny Barrie’s) review of #FinalFantasyTactics and spotting Kaladin and Jasnah from @brandonsanderson.com Stormlight Archive made me geek out a bit lol
Dammit…. Now I need to find a Reuben…immediately
October 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Dammit…. Now I need to find a Reuben…immediately
Shopping day at the mall by the beach with the family :) I want to find something local but writerly that I can put in my office
September 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Shopping day at the mall by the beach with the family :) I want to find something local but writerly that I can put in my office
Ready to go on vacation with the family for one last beach weekend. Bringing the Steam Deck for some quality Hades 2 time when everyone is sleeping! So happy for the gang over @supergiantgames.bsky.social . Sounds like 1.0 is an absolute smash hit. Keep doing what you do SG! We love you for it!
September 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Ready to go on vacation with the family for one last beach weekend. Bringing the Steam Deck for some quality Hades 2 time when everyone is sleeping! So happy for the gang over @supergiantgames.bsky.social . Sounds like 1.0 is an absolute smash hit. Keep doing what you do SG! We love you for it!
And another week begins!
September 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
And another week begins!
I can’t believe my youngest is going to be 7 tomorrow. Damn these days are flying.
September 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I can’t believe my youngest is going to be 7 tomorrow. Damn these days are flying.