This is a hard post to write. I try as much as possible to focus on TTRPG stuff and show off a good mix of the myriad projects and events going on in the space, along with projects I’m working on. But there is no getting around it, I need to ask for some help.

Without going into details I can’t share yet, my family got some terrible news this past week. Coming out of COVID and with both my parents retired, this is going to stretch them thin. Obviously I’m stepping up to help my family as much as I can, but that is going to mean my resources will soon get stretched as well. But I can’t not help them, they’re family.

So I’m doing something I don’t do very often. I’m asking for help. If you like what I do around here and want to lend a hand, probably the best way to offer direct support is to buy me a coffee. Honestly, just one coffee from everyone who subscribes to the blog, who follows me on Twitter, who showed up to read my post on the whole Satine and Jameson situation, that would be enough to give me a buffer and help my folks out. At this point I want to say thank you to everyone who has already bought me coffees, your generosity and support mean the world to me.

If Ko-fi isn’t your bag, check out my Support page for other ways to help out and often get some cool stuff. I’m still editing as well; I was about to wind down for the end of the year but I’ll get back in the harness to help my family. So if you need editing work done please reach out. Until the end of the year I’m doing everything at my Zine rates, so now is a pretty good time to hit me up.

That’s it. I promise I’ll share details when and if I can, within the bounds of protecting privacy and not trauma dumping. And like I said, times are tough for us all right now. If you aren’t able to help out monetarily, I totally understand. Maybe help with a share or a retweet if you can? Spreading the word may get this in front of someone who can spare a coffee, and that’s help enough.

Thank you.