The Whys and Wherefores of Our Move to NYC

Here's the Cliff's Notes version:

In March of 2008 C' company, Destineer Studios/Atomic Games moved us out to Raleigh, NC, because development of the game Six Days in Fallujah was moved out there. After the game was announced, the subject matter caused much controversy, and the game's publisher (Konami) pulled out. After 4 months, Atomic pretty much let everyone go and shut down production. Fortunately the same day that C found out he was out of a job, he also found out that he had an offer from THQ / KAOS Studios in Manhattan! We had taken a family trip to NYC for C's interview, and we liked it, so we were jazzed that he got the job (and that he had a job at all!).

We've been in NYC for two weeks now, and have had all of our stereotypes of New Yorkers blown away. People have been, for the most part, friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We signed the lease on an apartment a few days ago, and are pleased to be calling the Upper West Side (think "You've Got Mail") home. Our new place is just steps from wonderful Riverside Park. We'd love to hear from you and tell you all about it :-)

L is doing great; she's nearly 2.5, talking up a storm, and charming everyone we meet--she's very popular on the subway and often requests to ride the train or "see New York."

We found a new and loving home for our two dogs, Bailey and Elisa. We were very sad to say good-bye, but their new home and family is fantastic-they'll hardly miss us. In fact, when we went to say good-bye they seemed scared to leave their new home and come with us.

I'm at home with L, and looking forward to taking advantage of all of the literary opportunities that the City has to offer. In fact I've already been to a Young Adult book reading of seven authors--you know, market research!