harley @ escapebutton
author, writer, editor, narrative, reviewer (games & music industry)
ABOUT
personal itch.io | DREAMTEAM itch.io
games blog | ko-fi
[email protected]A writer & artist located in Australia with an extensive passion and knowledge for video games. I am able to edit, write and create various kinds of texts for games spanning most genres, with a heavy focus on character-rich and emotional narratives. Founding member of DREAM TEAM, a small indie group.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Welcome To The Masque Royale
Slumbering Woods
AVAILABILITY
Always open for gamejams or hire for projects. I flourish best in a collaborative environment with others who enjoy telling stories, interesting characters and unique art direction.I've had experience with several jams; Spooktober, Ludum Dare, Game Off and Global Game Jam, to list a few. I have worked as both artist and writer in some of these projects, and additionally lent my voice to some minor roles.Feel free to send me an email if you're interested in jamming!
PUBLISHED WORKS
STORIES
GHOSTFISHERS: day & night (2026) - available onlineelegies, waking thoughts and dreams vol II (2025) - available online and physical at local retailers (aus)elegies, waking thoughts and dreams (2024) - available online and physical at local retailers (aus)
GAMES
protodroid DeLTA (2023) - editor, scriptwriter on main game and writer for side-content
MEDIA
BENEATH THE SURFACE
published via Headbangers Australia - regular main feature contributor & article writerHEADBANGERS AUSTRALIA
weekly review writer, with engagement from bands and record labels for written content
RELEASES
LIAR LIAR GAME (2024) - narrative, script, voice acting and voice direction, programming: a virtual whodunit visual novel created for Spooktober 2024 game jam (Sep 2024)maskerade (2022) PROTOTYPE - narrative design, script, voice acting, 2d artworks: an adventure mystery game created for Just F*ing Ship It (Mar 2022)particigate (2022) (Browser Title) - narrative design, script, voice acting: a puzzle title created for the Global Game Jam 2022 (Jan 2022).the swirl (2021) (Browser Title) - team lead, narrative design, story & script: an interactive visual novel title for the Ludem Dare 49 72hr game jam (Oct 2021)little steps (2021) (Browser Title) - narrative designer, script, 2D art, design, voices: an interactive story title for The Women in Games Jam (Sep 2021)
WINNER: Best Overall Gamedreamboat (2021) (VR Title) - director, narrative designer, script, 2D art, map design and voice actor: an adventure VR title for the Women Game Jam (Aug 2021)