TSP227 - My Chess Memoir: Kyle Creamer
It’s an open secret that Peter’s co-host Harry is obsessed with the game of chess, as is The Sill’s interview guest, Kyle Creamer, who harry met at the Bluenose Open chess tournament in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kyle’s first published book chronicles his journey towards the title of Grandmaster.
Kyle Creamer - https://kylecreamerauthor.com
Duration: 37:07
Credit: Kyle Creamer reads an excerpt from his book ‘My Chess Memoir” and movie segment from ‘The Life Of A King’.
Posted: April 21, 2024
Highlights
- Strategic elements of the game of chess
- Experiences and insights of guest Kyle Creamer in competitive chess
- Mental and emotional challenges of competitive chess
- Kyle's experience with chess and its impact on his life
- Lessons learned from chess
- Self-publishing a book and advice for writers
- Challenges and rewards of promoting a book
- Supportive and engaging dynamic between podcast hosts and Kyle
- Anticipation of a chess match between Kyle and Harry
Kyle Creamer
Game Developer and Author
Kyle Creamer spent his childhood creating games and stories for his younger brothers in their small hometown in New Brunswick, Canada. He began composing his own short stories in elementary school, and has been writing in some capacity ever since.
Kyle’s diverse interests led him to receive degrees in Biochemistry/Neuroscience and Computer Science from Dalhousie University. Now a full time game developer, Kyle founded Trykon Studios, an independent video game company with a focus on challenging puzzle games. Their first game, Omnicube, launched in 2018.
While he always wanted to write a book, it took one key element to make that dream a reality: setting an official goal of releasing one chapter per week to his parents. Their love, support, and honest feedback were essential to his writing process.
Kyle lives with his wife in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, with the ocean at their doorstep.
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