Hello, my name is Sheldon

SheldonCarter · Apr 18, 2018

Hey Everyone,

I'm happy to be joining this community and am looking forward to getting involved in the discussions.

What genres do you write?

I've written short stories in Fantasy, SciFi, and Horror. My current WIP novel is Epic Fantasy.

What do you like to read?

Not surprisingly, I tend towards those same genres when reading, but not exclusively. If the right person recommends it, I'll try.
My taste is for adult-targeted fiction, but I read YA as well.

How long have you been writing?

I've written for video games (mainly scripts) for over 15 years, but have only been seriously writing prose for the past 4-5.

Do you beta read?

I've done so for scripts, first 2-3 chapters, and a few short stories. Never a book though.

Do you have any particular hobbies? Are you expert in any particular field or craft?

I'm a hobby podcaster, scotch snob, and social media addict.

I have a hard time saying I'm an expert in anything, but I am a professional game developer.

Denevius · Apr 18, 2018

That’s really cool, a professional game developer. Greetings, Sheldon, and welcome to AW!

The zombies made me · Apr 18, 2018

Hi Sheldon! Gold star for the sci-fi/horror mention. Welcome to AW! I hope you find everything here that you're looking for! Cool career btw

Zan75 · Apr 18, 2018

Nice to meet you Sheldon. Best of luck with your projects.

PNW_Michelle · Apr 18, 2018

Hey Sheldon, welcome from a fellow newbie! My wife is a game addict and would be all in awe of your career. It sounds fascinating!

I'm also interested in podcasts, do you have a particular topic you focus on or???

Crowned in Fireflies · Apr 18, 2018

Hi, and welcome. What games have you worked on, and what recent games stand out to you as being very good story-wise?

SheldonCarter · Apr 18, 2018

Thanks for the warm welcome.

@pnw_Michelle -- Nothing wrong with game addictions

The podcast I co-host is with an artist and a musician, and we focus on creative struggles. It's called War with Art. I don't want to go all link spammy in my second post, but it's in all the places you would get podcasts if you want to check it out.

@crowned in fireflies -- Currently I'm working on a game called Warframe. I've worked on quite a few -- notables are The Darkness 2, Bioshock 2, Dark Sector, and Jade Empire. Story wise (and dovetailing nicely with your name) I enjoyed Firewatch.

CameronJohnston · Apr 19, 2018

Hi Sheldon,
Welcome to AW! *raises a glass of Lagavulin*
Sounds like a really interesting job you have there, with many skills applicable to writing prose.

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Questioner · Apr 27, 2018

Welcome!

Hello, my name is Sheldon

SheldonCarter

Denevius

The zombies made me

Zan75

PNW_Michelle

Crowned in Fireflies

SheldonCarter

CameronJohnston

Great Old One

regdog

The Scavengers

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