Unapologetic Geek

by Isabella Norse // January 14, 2019 // 6 Comments

I admit it, I have a tendency to use the terms “geek” and “nerd” interchangeably but there is a difference. The simplest definition I have found is in this cartoon on Great White Snark. Based on this definition, I am... Continue reading →

Thank you Bioware

by Isabella Norse // March 20, 2017 // 1 Comment

In my last post I talked about how playing the video game Fallout 4 by Bethesda Game Studios helped me maintain my sanity during the time that my elderly father’s health was declining. However, once daddy passed away and I... Continue reading →

Thank you Bethesda

by Isabella Norse // March 13, 2017 // 2 Comments

If you’ve kept up with my rather sporadic posts over the last fifteen months you know that there has been a lot of “life” in my life – including a lot of strong emotions to work through. (You can read... Continue reading →

Leveling Up

by Isabella Norse // November 23, 2015 // 6 Comments

If you have followed me for any length of time, you know that I’m a gamer. Therefore, a hooded sweatshirt with the image in the picture was a pretty much an auto-buy. I celebrated my birthday a couple of days... Continue reading →

Do You Believe in Magic?

by Isabella Norse // October 26, 2015 // 6 Comments

Do you believe in magic? I do. No, I don’t mean the Harry Potter sort of magic, although that would be completely awesome. Continue reading →

The Changing Face of Romance in Video Games

by Isabella Norse // January 19, 2015 // No Comments

If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know I’m a gamer. My favorite games are role-playing games, or RPGs. An RPG is like an interactive story in which you get to talk to the other... Continue reading →

A Labor of Love

by isabellanorse // June 2, 2014 // 2 Comments

I am very pleased – and excited – to announce the release of my second book, Virtually Yours! I think of Virtually Yours as the short, sweet romance for gamers, nerds and those that love them. If you have read... Continue reading →

My Writing Process – Blog Tour

by isabellanorse // March 24, 2014 // 4 Comments

Happy Monday and welcome to the next stop on the Writing Process Blog Tour! My name is Izzy and I will be your guide during your visit. I’d like to thank my friend Sydney Holmes for inviting me to be... Continue reading →

Sneak Peek Sunday – Virtually Yours

by isabellanorse // March 2, 2014 // 2 Comments

Welcome to Sneak Peek Sunday and thanks for stopping by! In this scene from my soon-to-be-released nerdy short story, Virtually Yours, Phoebe tells her friend Liv that Kyle just asked her out. Continue reading →

Cover Reveal for Virtually Yours

by isabellanorse // February 25, 2014 // 6 Comments

I am really excited about my short story, Virtually Yours. Even though the story won’t be released until late March, I’m revealing the cover now. Why? Well, if I don’t do something, I’m going to explode from suppressed excitement and... Continue reading →