So much to say!

by the-least, Sep 9, 2015, 6:22:10 AM
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Well, it's been a very long time since I updated you all on what I've been doing, so here's the lowdown:

I finished college
I worked at a small animation studio for a year
I worked at BioWare Austin for a year, as a writer
I've written a fantasy novel for YAs and am looking for an agent
I've started dabbling in game development using the Unity Engine.

So, here I am. Is anyone even reading this?

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So much to say! by the-least

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Vil-hatarn Featured By Owner Sep 21, 2015

Old Crimson Dark fan here, still reading! Sounds like you've been doing some awesome stuff!

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TiNkErKaT Featured By Owner Sep 9, 2015 Hobbyist General Artist

Sure did read it.

You've been busy

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Isengim Featured By Owner Sep 9, 2015 Hobbyist Writer

Well done! Good to know you're still kicking!

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NeoSilverThorn Featured By Owner Sep 9, 2015 Student Digital Artist

Well. You've been busy, all right.

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dadrian Featured By Owner Sep 9, 2015 Professional Digital Artist

I'm reading this! You've done some great stuff it seams

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the-least Featured By Owner Sep 11, 2015 Professional Digital Artist

Yay!

Yeah, I learned a lot from the animation studio, even if most of what I worked on was commercials. But working on SWTOR for BioWare was amazing.

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