Darby McDevitt
@darbymcdevitt.bsky.social
Game Developer, Writer, Occasional Musician
Follow for music clips, literary quotes, Assassin’s Creed lore.
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The Halter
Combining the inventive worldbuilding of Philip K. Dick and the elegiac longing of Raymond Chandler and for fans of Ready Player One and Rabbits, T...
www.simonandschuster.com
Happy to announce that my debut novel, The Halter, is now available for preorder.
You’ll find it at all major online outlets, but if you can pre-order it from an indie shop near you, please support your local folks instead.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ha...
You’ll find it at all major online outlets, but if you can pre-order it from an indie shop near you, please support your local folks instead.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ha...
Your oblique strategy for the week:
February 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Your oblique strategy for the week:
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Love may be a worldwide phenomenon but the word for it sure isn’t. A video in which I take a shot at saying “I love you” in every Scandinavian language (and even Greenlandic and Sámi), past and present, and review the strange history of how we say this. More detailed version: youtu.be/Pc6jEV0wxaI
February 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Love may be a worldwide phenomenon but the word for it sure isn’t. A video in which I take a shot at saying “I love you” in every Scandinavian language (and even Greenlandic and Sámi), past and present, and review the strange history of how we say this. More detailed version: youtu.be/Pc6jEV0wxaI
Not if you want to savor Shōgun!
February 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Not if you want to savor Shōgun!
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❄️ Update: The GAME NARRATIVE KALEIDOSCOPE ❄️ will be published soon - we just sent a proof to the authors.
400 pages - 100k+ words - 118 authors - including the writers from several well-beloved games and major franchises.
If you want to be notified when it releases, you can add your name below!
400 pages - 100k+ words - 118 authors - including the writers from several well-beloved games and major franchises.
If you want to be notified when it releases, you can add your name below!
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In early 2026 we’ll be publishing The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope, a collection of over 100 short essays by game writers about writing.
Featuring some very famous names, some highly experienced free...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM
❄️ Update: The GAME NARRATIVE KALEIDOSCOPE ❄️ will be published soon - we just sent a proof to the authors.
400 pages - 100k+ words - 118 authors - including the writers from several well-beloved games and major franchises.
If you want to be notified when it releases, you can add your name below!
400 pages - 100k+ words - 118 authors - including the writers from several well-beloved games and major franchises.
If you want to be notified when it releases, you can add your name below!
Feb 18, a special cocktail to go with my novel. This one they’re calling Friend-On-The-Rocks.
February 2, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Feb 18, a special cocktail to go with my novel. This one they’re calling Friend-On-The-Rocks.
Montreal friends, I'll be hosting a book-launch for my novel, The Halter, at an incredible bookstore-cafe on St-Laurent, Joie de Livres ... Feb 18.
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The first 30 people to pre-order the book through Joie de Livres will get a free glass of wine and some nibbles! Stop by and say hi!
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The first 30 people to pre-order the book through Joie de Livres will get a free glass of wine and some nibbles! Stop by and say hi!
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January 28, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Montreal friends, I'll be hosting a book-launch for my novel, The Halter, at an incredible bookstore-cafe on St-Laurent, Joie de Livres ... Feb 18.
lnkd.in/eRDjUwSX
The first 30 people to pre-order the book through Joie de Livres will get a free glass of wine and some nibbles! Stop by and say hi!
lnkd.in/eRDjUwSX
The first 30 people to pre-order the book through Joie de Livres will get a free glass of wine and some nibbles! Stop by and say hi!
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Happy #BuzzBooksOfficial Day! @buzzbooksofficial.bsky.social
So honored that our upcoming release, THE HALTER by Darby McDevitt (02/17) is included in this year's Official Spring/Summer Selections!
Pre-order your copy of THE HALTER by (@darbymcdevitt.bsky.social) from any retailer now!
So honored that our upcoming release, THE HALTER by Darby McDevitt (02/17) is included in this year's Official Spring/Summer Selections!
Pre-order your copy of THE HALTER by (@darbymcdevitt.bsky.social) from any retailer now!
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Happy #BuzzBooksOfficial Day! @buzzbooksofficial.bsky.social
So honored that our upcoming release, THE HALTER by Darby McDevitt (02/17) is included in this year's Official Spring/Summer Selections!
Pre-order your copy of THE HALTER by (@darbymcdevitt.bsky.social) from any retailer now!
So honored that our upcoming release, THE HALTER by Darby McDevitt (02/17) is included in this year's Official Spring/Summer Selections!
Pre-order your copy of THE HALTER by (@darbymcdevitt.bsky.social) from any retailer now!
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“I wish my Ph.D. in Scandinavian Studies felt more relevant.”
January 14, 2026 at 5:37 PM
“I wish my Ph.D. in Scandinavian Studies felt more relevant.”
I talked to @emolinsky.bsky.social about the process and challenge of building imaginary worlds in video games and novels. Have a listen!
www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org
Imaginary Worlds is a lovely podcast that covers Science Fiction and Fantasy and everything in between.
www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org
Imaginary Worlds is a lovely podcast that covers Science Fiction and Fantasy and everything in between.
Imaginary Worlds
www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:09 AM
I talked to @emolinsky.bsky.social about the process and challenge of building imaginary worlds in video games and novels. Have a listen!
www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org
Imaginary Worlds is a lovely podcast that covers Science Fiction and Fantasy and everything in between.
www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org
Imaginary Worlds is a lovely podcast that covers Science Fiction and Fantasy and everything in between.
If I stop eating and spending my money at Chick-fil-A the baddies will have won!
January 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
If I stop eating and spending my money at Chick-fil-A the baddies will have won!
"Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues"
Skip James
The haunting sound of Delta blues in a minor open-tuning.
youtu.be/UNftrsCMiQs?...
Skip James
The haunting sound of Delta blues in a minor open-tuning.
youtu.be/UNftrsCMiQs?...
Skip James- Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues
YouTube video by abanks47
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January 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
"Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues"
Skip James
The haunting sound of Delta blues in a minor open-tuning.
youtu.be/UNftrsCMiQs?...
Skip James
The haunting sound of Delta blues in a minor open-tuning.
youtu.be/UNftrsCMiQs?...
January 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Dylan, I’m so grateful that you taught yourself to read this summer, just to read my book!
January 8, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Dylan, I’m so grateful that you taught yourself to read this summer, just to read my book!
Sweating as I watch this…
January 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Sweating as I watch this…
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🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨
TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.
DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck
This is what we know, so far.
TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.
DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck
This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
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January 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨
TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.
DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck
This is what we know, so far.
TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.
DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck
This is what we know, so far.
I read someone describe it as a dramatized Wikipedia entry. That was my general feeling.
January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I read someone describe it as a dramatized Wikipedia entry. That was my general feeling.
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Their messaging is so fucking incoherent. Maduro was an illegitimate leader who lost in 2024, which is why we're replacing him with his VP instead of the person who won in 2024. We did this to stop fentanyl, which is why he's indicted for cocaine.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
January 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Their messaging is so fucking incoherent. Maduro was an illegitimate leader who lost in 2024, which is why we're replacing him with his VP instead of the person who won in 2024. We did this to stop fentanyl, which is why he's indicted for cocaine.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
You calling 75 people nobodies? 😭
December 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
You calling 75 people nobodies? 😭
Yes … this is a very good use of this limited media format.
December 29, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Yes … this is a very good use of this limited media format.
Happy Holidays to all! Get ready for a banger 2026! Lots of good things happening.
December 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Happy Holidays to all! Get ready for a banger 2026! Lots of good things happening.
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#ACDay is here!
Join us in the celebrations of the #AssassinsCreed franchise and community!
Throughout the day we are going to share all the activities and content prepared by the community for the occasion!
And don't forget our Assassin's Creed Trivia Stream later today at 8:00 pm CET!
Join us in the celebrations of the #AssassinsCreed franchise and community!
Throughout the day we are going to share all the activities and content prepared by the community for the occasion!
And don't forget our Assassin's Creed Trivia Stream later today at 8:00 pm CET!
December 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
#ACDay is here!
Join us in the celebrations of the #AssassinsCreed franchise and community!
Throughout the day we are going to share all the activities and content prepared by the community for the occasion!
And don't forget our Assassin's Creed Trivia Stream later today at 8:00 pm CET!
Join us in the celebrations of the #AssassinsCreed franchise and community!
Throughout the day we are going to share all the activities and content prepared by the community for the occasion!
And don't forget our Assassin's Creed Trivia Stream later today at 8:00 pm CET!
My recent experience:
V 1 - called The Everlasting Mansion
V 2 - fix pacing
V 3 - better world building
V 4 - title change: This Little World
V 5 - trim length
V 6 - Agent suggests 20 percent redux
V 7 - agent suggests a pace tweak
V 8 - publisher accepts, wants stronger ending
V 9 - The Halter
V 1 - called The Everlasting Mansion
V 2 - fix pacing
V 3 - better world building
V 4 - title change: This Little World
V 5 - trim length
V 6 - Agent suggests 20 percent redux
V 7 - agent suggests a pace tweak
V 8 - publisher accepts, wants stronger ending
V 9 - The Halter
December 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
My recent experience:
V 1 - called The Everlasting Mansion
V 2 - fix pacing
V 3 - better world building
V 4 - title change: This Little World
V 5 - trim length
V 6 - Agent suggests 20 percent redux
V 7 - agent suggests a pace tweak
V 8 - publisher accepts, wants stronger ending
V 9 - The Halter
V 1 - called The Everlasting Mansion
V 2 - fix pacing
V 3 - better world building
V 4 - title change: This Little World
V 5 - trim length
V 6 - Agent suggests 20 percent redux
V 7 - agent suggests a pace tweak
V 8 - publisher accepts, wants stronger ending
V 9 - The Halter