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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 12h

So I had a go on following up on requests to make short short videos for one of my scenarios. Here is my first crack for my scenario "The Witch's Bargain" in the Year of the goat Anthology. youtube.com/shorts/3Ka_F... The scenario is based here. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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Short Promo for The Year of the Goat

YouTube video by Tales from Rat City David Waldron

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Latest Pub out. Waldron, D., Larsen, A., & Magnuson, B. (2026). Student belonging during COVID-19 emergency remote learning: A case study from an Australian regional university. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 66(2). ajal.net.au/latest-issue/

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Was very privileged to be asked to be interviewed for a Podcast on our LGBTQI + Federation University Australia and City of Ballarat Queer Goldfields history project with the Hidden Letters podcast, focusing on the story of Captain Moonlite. open.spotify.com/episode/03ws...

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C is for Captain Moonlite

Westsider Radio: Hidden Letters · Episode

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I am delighted to support this evocative exhibition, which brings rare photographs of 1940s Bombay into dialogue with painting, music and stories of migration, memory and belonging in Australia. 3–4 October, 11.00 am–5.00 pm Australian Indian Community Centre, Rowville

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

My article on the Stevenite Cult, also known as the New Lighters, of Ballarat, Creswick and Moyston is now out in print at Traces Magazine Australia Incidentally the villains I use in "William Bailey's Haunted Mansion" www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

So good to see your work in print :)

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Reposted by David Waldron

University of Illinois Press @illinoispress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

JAF: A Global Quarterly Vol. 139 No. 552 is full of book, exhibit, and sound reviews by @littlestkiwi.bsky.social, @davidwaldron.bsky.social, @lamontjackpearley.bsky.social, from @undpress.bsky.social, @upmississippi.bsky.social, and more. Read on @projectmuse.bsky.social: muse.jhu.edu/issue/56883

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Culloden Moor was fascinating and had a really first rare visitor's centre, crucial for a story so close to the Scottish national narrative. It dealt with a difficult and complex history really well.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Just did an interview on ABC Sydney which segued from the folklore of giant worms in South Australia, as opposed to the known giant Gippsland ones, to Alien big cats and Yowies. Quite the spread.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Very chuffed to see my novel "One Last Quiet Morning" being long listed for the Hawkeye Manuscript development award. Hopefully one day this shall lead to publication. :-)

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Nice to see out in hardcopy now. Zeuschner, L., Leonard, Z., & Waldron, D. (2026). Fighting Back or Falling Short? The Limits of Self-Defence as Violence Prevention. Australian Feminist Studies, 41(128), 420–439. doi.org/10.1080/0816...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

On the radio today 3BA round 11:45 talking about the great flood of Ballarat in 1869.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

With the 2026 ENNIE nominees now out, I’ve been revisiting one of my proudest Call of Cthulhu moments: the ENNIE-recognised liveplay of William Bailey’s Haunted Mansion. Watch the liveplay here: youtu.be/EqJ1qPkrYuI?... Get the scenario here: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

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William Baileys Haunted Mansion: A Call of Cthulhu Adventure

YouTube video by Tales from Rat City David Waldron

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Seeing the great set up at the Soldier's Hill Artist Collection this arvo for the Solstice exhibition launch. I contributed a short 12 line poem to accompany one of the artworks. In my case accompanying Kayden's artwork "Sven". First time for everything...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

With Zeb Leonard researching the impact of pseudo science on historical arson cases at Public Record Office Victoria

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

If you’ve found my work recently (via the best selling Year of the Goat and our Ballarat heritage Festival Liveplays) and want the best place to start, these are the two I’d point you to: Bailey: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4... Lamps: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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William Bailey's Haunted Mansion: A Call of Cthulhu Adventure - Chaosium | Miskatonic Repository | DriveThruRPG

2024 ENNIE WINNER - Silver Medal for Best Streaming ContentHistory Interpretation Award commendation winner - 2023 Royal Historical Society of Victoria - Victorian Community History Awards.A one shot ...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Lovely evening at the launch of this year's Ballarat Heritage Festival

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Great to see my research brought to life for the Ballarat Heritage Festival, sharing diverse local histories — Indian hawkers, Sikh communities, African American civic life and the 1901 Chinese Arch. Special link: Francis Isiah Richardson was my colleague Zeb great-grandfather.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

My latest pub is out with the Journal of American Folklore. A review of the "Folklore of Devon" by Mark Norman. scholarlypublishingcollective.org/uip/jaf/arti...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

After a few years we have finally finessed our Mari Lwyd tonight. Looks amazing.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

So proud to have contributed a chapter to this amazing anthology of Call of Cthulhu scenarios. My own work, the Witch's Bargain, is a piece of Folk Horror centered on the horrors of the Witch hunts of the English Civil War. drivethrurpg.com/product/5678...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

And here is my scenario live in Portland by the Glass Canon network. I have such a rush from seeing liveplays of my writing :) youtu.be/aNWfup1xTCI?...

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Up Around the Bend | Call of Cthulhu Live! | Portland 2026 | Modern Call of Cthulhu

YouTube video by The Glass Cannon Network

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Come see our book launch, work by students at Federation University showcasing student approaches to teaching and learning issues in global issues!!!

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Panic From the Sky 🛩️🦑 — Call of Cthulhu liveplay (Ballarat Heritage Festival) Thu 22 May, 7pm in-person or livestream. Latest in our Ballarat series (Negan with our ENNIE + Victorian Community History Award–winning story) youtu.be/EqJ1qPkrYuI Tickets: ballaratheritagefestival.com.au/explore/pani...

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William Baileys Haunted Mansion: A Call of Cthulhu Adventure

YouTube video by Tales from Rat City David Waldron

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

**The Goldrush Quartet** Four dark journeys into the haunted history of the Australian goldfields, now including my new Call of Cthulhu Gaslight scenario, Lamps for the Lost. Step into the lantern light. Something is waiting there. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Great day with talks at the Melton Heritage Festival today. Folk magic, herbal remedies and all sorts.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Lovely night out with Jasmine Littlejohn last night Dinner and drinks followed by seeing Gordi live at the Volta.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Deeply honoured to be invited to the Ballarat Sikh Community Gurdwara for Baisakhi tonight and humbled to receive a Golden Temple in recognition of support for Ballarat Sikh history through the Ballarat Heritage Festival project.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Really fun and cinematic game of Alien the Roleplaying game. Worked so well and captured the feel of the films beautifully

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Honoured to have been invited to attend the seventh discussion in the Understanding Victoria public history series at Government House Victoria. www.governor.vic.gov.au/understandin...

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Understanding Victoria: A Government House Discussion Series

Understanding Victoria is a series of discussions and conversations about key periods and themes in Victoria's history

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I’m pleased to be speaking at Pride Writes for the Bendigo Pride Festival on 15 April, where I will join the Queer Goldfields panel discussion at Bendigo Trades Hall. bendigopridefestival.com.au/event/pride-...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

About to go on 3BA Radio with Katrina Hill to promote our next live play theatrical Roleplaying game show for Call of Cthulu. Panic from the Skies. #ballaratheritagefestival Tickets available here for livestream and in person: events.humanitix.com/panic-from-t...

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Panic From The Skies - A Call of Cthulhu Adventure

Livestreamed Call of Cthulhu Role Playing Game as part of the Ballaarat Heritage Festival. From the ENNIE award winning team Tales From Rat City.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Danger Down Under: Volume 2 is now live on DriveThruRPG! From banned films and illegal gambling dens to Depression-era politics, cryptid hunts and Melbourne cosmic horror, this is a great collection of distinctly Australian adventures. Find it here: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

So lovely to see one's work finally in hardcopy. A very fun project with Jason Lee Feast of the Forest for Pendragon.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Very pleased to announce that my novel manuscript, One Last Quiet Morning, is on the long list for the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Awards this year. hawkeyebooks.com.au/blogs/news/2...

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2026 Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize Longlist Announcement

The Hawkeye Publishing team and our esteemed judges are thrilled to reveal the longlist for the 2026 Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize!

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Ballarat Old Gaol Tours 2026 Join us on 23–24 May 2026 for the Ballarat Old Gaol Tour and Exhibition and discover the stories of crime, punishment, and daily life behind the walls of one of Ballarat’s most intriguing historic sites. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/copy-of-ba... #ballaratheritagefestival

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Ballarat Old Gaol Tour and Exhibition - 23rd to 24th of May 2026

Come check out the Ballarat Old Gaol Tour and Exhibition, where you can explore the history of Ballarat's notorious goldrush prison.

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Jason Lee and I are very happy to announce our ARPIA nominated Pendragon scenario "Feast of the Forest" is now available in hardcopy Print on Demand www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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David Waldron @davidwaldron.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Very excited to share that, thanks to the amazing work of Alex Guillotte, our new Call of Cthulhu scenario Lamps for the Lost has had a complete graphical update. Take a look here: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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