Why the new blog, Richard? Ash & Ink was originally created to be more of thought and creative writing experiments, inspired by the 90's DC Vertigo and pu...
Alt Text: Illustrated poster for the tabletop gaming convention Between Two Cons, held at Norse Hall in Portland, Oregon, June 26–27, 2026. Two enormous moss-covered stone heads with red gem eyes flank the title, while a small skeleton lies on a rune-carved altar above a flaming brazier and stone steps. What can I say? This was, hands down, the best con experience of my short con going career.…
ALT TEXT: A cluttered desk with notepads, scattered papers, and pens. Stacks of colorful books and a dark green journal labeled "Notes" add a scholarly ambiance. It has begun. I am currently doing revisions on a project of love. Above is a snapshot of my analog workspace. The two closest journals to the lens are my daily writing journals. The big one is for my morning brain dump, prioritizing my…