DMsGuild • 2nd March 2022

Uncaged: Goddesses - Dungeon Masters Guild | Dungeon Masters Guild

I contributed an original tier-4 module featuring the Forgotten Realms' goddess of commerce and trade: Waukeen.

Taproot Foundation • 23rd November 2020

Women in the Workforce: Together We Bake's Recipe for Success

Workforce development nonprofits make sure that those with barriers to employment get the training and services they need to find jobs, build careers, and thrive in their communities. But where do these organizations go when they need resources to achieve those goals? Pro bono is a fantastic option! Over the last few months, we’ve been featuring workforce development nonprofits that use pro bono service to build their capacity and empower their clients. Recently we spoke with Stephanie Wright,

The Center for Effective Philanthropy • 19th October 2020

Building Nonprofit Capacity and Resiliency During COVID-19

This post originally appeared on the Taproot Foundation blog. COVID-19 has changed everything about our daily lives. People are keeping their distance. Businesses have had to completely shift their way of doing business or closed entirely. Organizations everywhere are feeling the strain of multiple crises affecting their communities. And the social sector as a whole is looking for clear action steps for bouncing back and building nonprofit resiliency.

DMsGuild • 1st August 2020

The Question of the Sphinx - Dungeon Masters Guild

I edited and playtested this module for 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons in collaboration with the author.

Taproot Foundation • 30th April 2020

Service at a Distance: How Virtual Pro Bono Can Help Now - Taproot

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the work of nonprofits on a massive scale; many are now facing uncertainty about the future, financial instability, and an inability to serve their primary beneficiaries (a group whose needs have likely increased).

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 7th April 2020

How to Exercise Like You're in a Training Montage

It's World Health Day, and even though we're #stayinghome to help flatten the curve, we can still exercise! And like any would-be hero/ine, you know exactly how to get there: an epic montage. But what really goes into a great montage, and what do you need to know to get started? With these simple steps, you’ll be the best around in no time.

DMsGuild • 20th February 2020

Uncaged | Volume IV - Dungeon Masters Guild

I developed a series of magical items of various levels in Volume 4 of the Uncaged Anthology (credited as Margaret Mae). All items are compatible with 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons.

The Financial Diet • 22nd January 2020

How To Host A Luxury Swap Party & Fuel Your Retail Craving For Free

The humble swap party: a gathering of friends to trade clothing items and accessories you don’t wear for potential treasures in someone else’s “to be donated” pile. These have gained popularity recently, and I couldn’t be happier. Swap parties combine some of the best things on earth: time with friends, snacks, the chance to give away what doesn’t “spark joy,” exciting treasure-hunting opportunities, and doing it all in an eco- and wallet-friendly way. Setting expectations is a key part of your

DMsGuild • 2nd July 2019

Uncaged | Volume II - Dungeon Masters Guild

I wrote and edited Quest for The Muse's Wreath, a tier 3 adventure for 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons in Volume 2 of the Uncaged Anthology (credited as Margaret Mae). I also designed the accompanying map for this adventure.

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 27th August 2018

Benefits of Playing (Especially as an Adult)

When we play games together, we do more than just have fun. We grow and develop in surprising ways — learning more about ourselves, our friends, and even the kind of people we hope to be one day. Here are a few of the benefits playing RPGs can provide, no matter your age or familiarity with rules.

Quirk Books • 27th August 2018

A Brief History of Tabletop Role-Playing Games: 5 of the Big Ones

Interested in tabletop role-playing games (or RPGs/TTRPGs), but want to know more about their backstories before diving in? Who could blame you! Here’s just a little bit of history on the publishing and playing of some of the top RPGs we know and love.

Quirk Books • 27th August 2018

Getting Started with RPGs

RPGs have immense creative power, the capacity to bring people together from all walks of life, and even include badassery like slaying orcs, curing diseases, solving riddles, and finding treasure. They’re the best. But how do you get started as a first-timer? No worries, we’ve got your back! Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you start:

RebelsMarket Blog • 28th June 2018

Why Have Women's Pockets Been So Small Throughout History?

“I love your outfit!” “Look, it even has POCKETS!” If that statement sounds familiar, you’re probably a woman and you’re definitely not alone. Why are ample, useful pockets in women’s clothing so rare and exciting? Why are they such a rarity? Throughout history, pockets have meant freedom, privacy, and social status - by definition, that makes pockets political.

Geek and Sundry • 8th March 2017

The 5 Fears of First-Time DMs and How to Vanquish Them

It’s a beautiful moment in every aspiring DM’s gaming career: the first time you run your own game. But no matter how long you’ve been playing, that first session on the other side of the DM screen can be pretty scary. Let’s lift the proverbial construction paper on this dungeon and take a look at 5 of the things that frighten new DMs the most...

Quirk Books • 17th February 2017

R2Tea2: Crochet Your Own Tea Cozy!

Feel like there’s a restraining bolt on your productivity? Need a hot cup of refreshment to reboot? It’s important to keep some comforts close at hand while you fight the Empire, and what goes better with a rousing game of holo-chess than a fresh pot of tea?

Quirk Books • 14th February 2017

Blood-DIY Valentine: Make a Garland of Undead Hearts

Valentine’s Day. The day we celebrate all matters of the heart: love, kindness, hope, and the hunger of the undead. This year decorate for the big day with that oft-forgotten sort of love: the longings of a flesh-starved zombie!

Nerd Fitness • 10th July 2016

Choose Your Own Adventure

This article was a collaborative effort from the tech and editorial teams at Nerd Fitness; my contribution to it was the featured creative writing in the 'Choose Your Own Adventure' portion of the article. This section had 3 aims: introduce readers to the trainers that would be leading classes at Camp Nerd Fitness, create a fun fantasy atmosphere in the Nerd Fitness brand voice, and drive sales for Camp Nerd Fitness.

Quirk Books • 4th May 2015

Celebrate May the Fourth with a DIY Death Star Piñata!

Why did the Imperial forces keep rebuilding the same interstellar battle station? Clearly because it was full of candy. Make your own Death Star piñata for May the Fourth, a Star Wars birthday party, or a release party for Star Wars: The Force Awakens! (Bonus points if you use a lightsaber to take a whack at it!)

Lion Brand Notebook • 24th February 2012

5 Simple Ways to Relieve & Prevent Hand Pain

There are many ways to improve your crafting life and alleviate stress on your body while you work. How have you made your crafting more comfortable? Share your tips to help others in the comments section below.

Lion Brand Notebook • 16th February 2012

7 Tips for Teaching Kids How to Knit or Crochet

Teaching children to knit or crochet can be daunting, but these 7 tips are designed make it easy and fun for everyone involved. Remember the first project you ever made? Teaching a child to knit or crochet is your chance to help them have that special feeling of accomplishment. When children learn to love fiber arts as children, they are much more likely to keep knitting and crocheting for the rest of their lives.