The Fantasy Ones Are the Green Ones Now
All Lightspress fantasy roleplaying books now share a unified cover design. Look for the wizard, dark green border, and Georgi Marchev artwork to find cozy and heroic fantasy books, system-neutral tools, and sourcebooks.
Why It's Called The Addendum
The Addendum is the Lightspress blog for thoughts that don’t fit in the newsletter. Learn why it exists, what it means, and how it fits into the larger work.
Why There’s a Moon on the Cover
The moon on the cover of The Simple Approach isn’t decorative—it’s functional. Learn why it represents the system’s consistency, clarity, and universal design. Includes details on the updated edition and how to get it.
This Isn’t a Logo. It’s a Line in the Sand.
The new Lightspress emblem isn’t for branding. It marks survival, direction, and a refusal to disappear during an economic collapse that’s hitting creators everywhere.
The Omens Books All Look the Same. That’s the Point.
Every Omens book follows the same structure with purpose. This consistency supports story-first roleplaying, narrative clarity, and meaningful use. The work is written by hand, shaped with care, and built to be used without automation or artificial shortcuts.
Boycott Big Corporations. Support Small Creators.
Independent creators are surviving inside broken systems while resisting this fascist regime. Here's why boycotts matter—and why small creators still need your support to stay visible, connected, and heard.
Tariffs, Trade, and Tabletop Publishing
Wondering how new tariffs and rising costs impact tabletop books? Here's a clear, fact-based update on Lightspress publishing, pricing, and what to expect in the months ahead.
Why I Changed the Espionage RPG Title to GUILLOTINE PROTOCOL
Discover why I moved from SECTION-R MANDATE to GUILLOTINE PROTOCOL: Modern Espionage Roleplaying. Explore the symbolism, legal considerations, and the game’s focus on resistance and high-stakes espionage.
DoubleZero Is Dead: What Comes Next?
DoubleZero is officially retired, but its spirit lives on. A new modern espionage roleplaying game is coming, built using The Simple Approach. Learn why DoubleZero had to go and what is replacing it.
Growth & Meaning Day: Rethinking Traditions
Rethinking GM’s Day as Growth & Meaning Day: A call to challenge outdated models, support small creators, and push roleplaying forward. Join the conversation on accessibility, diversity, and the future of the hobby.
Why I Use PWYW Instead of Free
Should you release your work for free? After nearly a decade of data, I’ve chosen Pay-What-You-Want (PWYW) over free. Here’s why it works, how it affects visibility, and what the numbers reveal.
A Note on Amazon
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I Swear It Was Here Yesterday
Things shift. Some doors close, others open. Pages vanish without a sound, replaced by something sharper, something more intentional. No grand proclamations, no eulogies, just the quiet work of refining, reshaping, and moving forward.
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What We Lose When We Lose Legends
“You may say that people look for meaning in everything, but they don’t. They’ve got life going on around them, but they don’t look for meaning there. They look for meaning when they go to a movie. I don’t know why people expect art to make sense when they accept the fact that life doesn’t make sense.”
Let’s Get This Out of the Way
I firmly believe that trans rights are human rights, and fundamental human rights are neither political nor a matter of opinion.