Out on Tuesday January 13th from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Chappell Roan." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. For more info, check out this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/the-chappell... #ChappellRoan #nonfiction #kidlit @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

Here’s a blog post where I talk about the “Thanksgiving dinner” spread in “Pumpkin Spice,” a children’s book which was written by yours truly and illustrated by the super-talented Monique Dong: www.ariekaplan.com/happy-thanks... #pumpkinspice #Thanksgiving2025 #Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving

Check out this blog post to see a video of me talking about what it's like working on "Shadows of Dawn": www.ariekaplan.com/watch-me-tal... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #videogames #FPS #RPG @nextplayergames.bsky.social @darkcrystal3d.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social

Player review - Hot take from our friend Noah! Next Player Games community Discord and social media links: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #gameplay #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame

The Neighbors Are Coming was a book made before the aliens came. Little did we know they would not be this friendly... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #art #artist

Our game is... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #IYKYK #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement

People often wonder what game designers do... here's a sneak peek. Remember to check out our KS campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame

Player review - Support the Kickstarter campaign for tons of exclusive rewards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue5 #gamedesign #scifi

You still have time to be an early bird and get more bang for your buck. Come pledge to our kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #kickstarter #videogames #UE #UE5

The "Shadows of Dawn" Kickstarter campaign is LIVE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #fpsgames #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopment #GameDev #GameArt #videogames @nextplayergames.bsky.social @darkcrystal3d.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social

It's-a-me!

OMG!!! It’s LIVE y’all!!! Come support the journey and join the discord help shape the game!!

Our Kickstarter campaign is live. Join Shadows of Dawn and become part of our community! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #videogames #UE #UE5

You still have time to be an early bird and get more bang for your buck. Come pledge to our kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #kickstarter #videogames #UE #UE5

We saw them coming. Were they friendly? Aggressive? We were hopeful it would be alright. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Tim, responsible for level design, VFX, combat design and more!! #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist

Join Our Development Journey! ​@kickstarter campaign live on 11/11/25! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #gamedev #fpsgames #kickstarter #gaming #3dgamedevelopment #scifi #unrealengine #gamingcommunity

Player review! Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... Next Player Games: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #scifi

Player review! Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... Socials: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #discord #scifi

You were 3D printed in an abandoned lab. Who did it? Why? Find out in Shadows of Dawn. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist

Quick list of our 3D artist's MUST HAVES www.youtube.com/shorts/HLsGC... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #coffee #vibes #comfy #aestheticDecor #cutedesk #plants #deskdecor #officelife #computersetup

Compilation video of my latest gear paintings over the last few years: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d4h... #art #3dPrinting #kineticArt #artist

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Ari, responsible for designing many systems such as the tech tree, mini-games and player stats, among others. youtu.be/cC46rhM6GQE?... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #systemdesign

Hey, look! It's Li'l Nosferatu, reading his favorite book, "Pumpkin Spice!" Awwww! (And before you ask: Yes, that's a blatant plug. I'm the author of "Pumpkin Spice." But also, I created Li'l Nosferatu and I built the Li'l Nosferatu puppet. So I get to make the plug. - AK) #Halloween

Before I was a writer, I was a cartoonist. Because it's Halloween, here are some of the monster-themed gag cartoons I've drawn over the years: www.ariekaplan.com/a-truly-mons... #halloween2025 #Halloween #happyhalloween #amwriting #amdrawing #cartoons #cartoonsforkids #happyhalloween2025

My children's book "Pumpkin Spice" was featured in "Cracking the Cover," "Kids Bookshelf," and "Kiddos Magazine." To find out more, read this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/pumpkin-spic... #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspiceseason #pumpkinspicelatte #halloween2025 #Halloween #jackolantern🎃 #jackolanterns

Yesterday, I was a guest on a TV talk show called “Great Day Houston.” Host Deborah Duncan and I talked about my book “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions.” Check out the entire interview HERE: www.khou.com/article/ente... #KHOU11 #DeborahDuncan #GreatDayHouston #superstitions

Player review - Get in early to become part of the creative collective! Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 Linktr.ee: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #gamedesign

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Maoti, responsible for rigging animation and UE animation blueprints!! #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #Creative #art #UE #UE5

I’m currently working as a writer & narrative designer on a video game called #ShadowsOfDawn. The Kickstarter for the game launches on Nov 11th. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/shadows-of-d... @nextplayergames.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social #FPS #RPG #NextPlayerGames

Why do we carve jack–o’–lanterns? Why do we call them “jack–o’–lanterns” in the first place? Find out in this excerpt from my book “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions”: www.ariekaplan.com/the-legend-o... #Halloween #halloween2025 #jackolanterns #superstitions #stingyjack

Two weeks for our Kickstarter campaign! Make sure to book it: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #kickstarter

In Shadows of Dawn, you can find many outfits to customize your character. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

Check out the awesome world of Shadows of Dawn! Join our Discord community to learn more: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Wendy, responsible for our enemy AI (not that kind of AI) system. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #UE #UE5

Support the mission for exclusive prizes!! Kickstarter launch 11/11/25 www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #playerreview #review #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #gamedesign #puzzlegames

Quick list of our Lead System Designer's MUST HAVES #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #IYKYK #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #coffee #officelife #excel #gamedesign #puzzlegames

The Gleam-powered generator’s up and running in Shadows of Dawn #GameDev #UnrealEngine #IndieGame #SurvivalGame #ShadowsOfDawn #WIP #DevUpdate

A wallpaper paying homage to Hokusai in our SoD world. #art #digitalpainting #ShadowsOfDawn #nextPlayerGames

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Crystal, responsible for 3D asset creation, animation, among other bits and bobs. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

Player review - Join the Creative Collective on Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 #participate #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #Discord #scifi #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #UE #UE5 #gamedesign

You are the Next Player - Join the Creative Collective on Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 #participate #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #Discord #scifi #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #UE #UE5 #gamedesign

In SoD, you have your very own companion bot. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #Storytelling #2Dart #digitalart #story #scifi #narrative #gameart #art #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #UE #UE5 #gamedesign

Unravel the mystery of Shadows of Dawn! Join our Discord community to learn more: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 #gamedevelopment #FPS #RPG #gaming #gamer #videogame #gameart #shadowsofdawn #nextplayergames

Love a good story? Check out this SoD trailer based on writer @ariekaplan.bsky.social's game narrative! #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #Storytelling #2Dart #digitalart #story #scifi #narrative #art #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #UE #UE5 #gamedesign

We’re thrilled to reveal Shadows of Dawn, a survival FPS with RPG elements, soon launching on Kickstarter. linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #gamedev #FPS #RPG #gaming #gamer #videogame #gameart #shadowsofdawn #nextplayergames

"96 Facts About Olivia Rodrigo" is out NOW from Penguin Random House. Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. For more info, check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/the-olivia-r... #amwriting #nonfiction #96facts #oliviarodrigo #popmusic #childrensbooks #popstars @risarodil.bsky.social

My book “Pumpkin Spice” is one of the books featured in a LitPop article called “10 New Children’s Books That Perfectly Capture the Fall Spirit.” To read the article, click HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/pumpkin-spic... @litpopofficial.bsky.social @spregosin29.bsky.social #pumpkinspice #autumn #amwriting

Out on Tues Oct 7th from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Olivia Rodrigo." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. For more info, check out this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/the-olivia-r... @risarodil.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social