This article excerpt, part of a series entitled The Quorum Chronicle, appears in full — along with expanded audio content — exclusively for our Patreon backers. See our Patreon page for further details. Click here to access the Patreon page for this episode. I first heard about entertainer Brian Brushwood when he was interviewed for the Skepticality podcast back in…
Read MoreThis article excerpt, part of a series entitled The Quorum Chronicle, appears in full — along with expanded audio content — exclusively for our Patreon backers. See our Patreon page for further details. Click here to access the Patreon page for this episode. The primary character-naming convention of “All That Glitters” started as a kind of inside…
Read MoreThis article excerpt, part of a series entitled The Quorum Chronicle, appears in full — along with expanded audio content — exclusively for our Patreon backers. See our Patreon page for further details. Click here to access the Patreon page for this episode. One critical step in building a story’s environment — at least for those taking…
Read MoreThis article excerpt, part of a series entitled The Quorum Chronicle, appears in full — along with expanded audio content — exclusively for our Patreon backers. See our Patreon page for further details. Click here to access the Patreon page for this episode. The film influences that went into crafting the Los Angeles of “All That Glitters”…
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Read MoreJuly 2012. As events come to a head, Jimmy Harmon finds himself finally confronting the conspirators behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust. But as the situation escalates, Jimmy is forced to grapple with an uncomfortable realization — and the sudden loss of a key ally. Unable to escape, Jimmy finds himself in mortal peril as the plotters…
Read MoreJuly 2012. Poker player Jimmy Harmon and his ex-girlfriend Robin Freeman have at last uncovered the truth behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust’s plans. But knowing the truth and being able to prove it are different things entirely. Jimmy plans to return to his exclusive private poker game in an attempt to glean more information…
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