Author: Shanna Germain

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Shanna Germain

Over a 20-year career, Shanna Germain has penned six books, hundreds of short stories, and myriad other works, along the way garnering a Pushcart nomination, the C. Hamilton Bailey Poetry Fellowship, and the Utne Reader award for Best New Publication. At Monte Cook Games she has contributed to dozens of products and was lead designer for No Thank You, Evil! which is currently kickstarting a second printing. She is a co-founder and creative director of Monte Cook Games.

The Pros of Cons: Making the Most of Conventions with Your Family

Posted by Shanna Germain | May 30, 2018 | General

Today’s special guest article is a repost...

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