Writer | Designers Jenna Hume, Dexter Woltman, and Sara Hardin after a successful Superstar Session at PGC - Toronto.

If you attended this year's Pocket Gamer Connects conference in Toronto, you may have spotted three white polos sporting the Brunette Games logo taking the stage. In their Superstar Session, Writer | Designers Dexter Woltman, Jenna Hume, and Sara Hardin gave a presentation titled, "How to Integrate Gameplay and Story," breaking down the importance of seamless narrative integration in mobile games alongside examples of Brunette Games' work in numerous beloved titles. The two-day event was full of opportunities to connect with companies and individuals alike, each with unique ideas and perspectives about the industry. This—along with the chance to finally try the Canadian delicacy that is poutine—made the trip one to remember, and we look forward to the chance for more in the future!

In his article featured on PocketGamer.biz, Writer | Designer III Dexter Woltman provides insight on staying fresh in an industry that thrives on creativity. The advice outlined in this article may be just what you need the next time you feel burnout around the corner.

Burnout is a common issue for writers who work on the same project for extended periods of time, but never at Brunette Games. Our collaborative team approach assures a fresh perspective on every project. But even if you’re a solo writer, you can follow these tips to keep your game story—and yourself—fresh over the long haul!

Read the full article on PocketGamer.biz.

We've enrolled Lisa Brunette's bestselling Dreamslippers Series in the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale, and that means 75% off the ebook versions of all three novels, plus the boxed set + bonus novella.

Released between 2014-16, the Dreamslippers Series follows budding sleuth Cat McCormick and her family of dreamslipping psychics as they use their ability to solve mysteries and catch culprits. The series has received praise from Kirkus Reviews, Midwestern Book Review, and an army of book bloggers, not to mention top ratings from Amazon reviewers - 4.3 stars on 79 reviews for the first novel in the series alone.

Here's the trailer for the first book in the series, Cat in the Flock.

The sale ends on the 31st of July. Happy reading!