Ty Beltramo
Ty Beltramo

Ty lives in Oxford, the gravel capital of the world, with his wonderful wife and three children. He reads and writes science fiction, humor, and mysteries, along with the occasional essay. When writing, he tries to emulate the simplicity of Isaac Asimov, the honesty of Hunter Thompson, and the humor of Douglas Adams. When working, he writes software. When playing, Ty enjoys cooking all forms of good food, gaming with the kids, and long distance running.

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Montmartre to The Moulin Rouge: Can an Art Scene be Fabricated?

The walk from the peak of Montmartre down to the Moulin Rouge is about one kilometer. Both are prosperous, but only one has soul.

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Not Like Me

My ancestors were geeks. I design and develop software, but that wasn’t my plan.

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A Fantastico Heritage

I can’t think of much that El Fantastico left that prepared me for success. But, man, he lived.

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The Mass Effect of Gonzo Gaming

Great storytelling isn’t dead. It thrives in a new medium, a cross between story and game enabled by the fusion of technology, well-crafted stories, and game design.

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Gordon Gekko On My Mind

A scene from Wall Street has haunted me.

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Of My America

As a child, I was proud to be an American—mostly because I was told that my country was the best. That’s what kids dig: being the best.

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