Return to Brookmere is an Instagram and YouTube channel hosted by Daniel Estes, the eldest son acclaimed author, Rose Estes. Rose was the creator of the Endless Quest series put out by TSR - a selection of fantasy based stories where the reader chooses which path to follow. But Rose contributed much more than those. And while Daniel didn't pay much attention when these books were being written, he's seeing a whole new world as he shares these with his listeners.
Daniel is well informed of a a blind person's experience through his current work supporting students with disabilities, and his prior work as a braille transcriptionist.
While much of the focus has been on his mother's work, Daniel is also learning a lot about himself in the process!
*Bonus content at the very end - Daniel shares stories from his work as a braille transcriptionist.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Indiana Jones - and the move to YouTube
- Mention: Larry Elmore
- Mention: Jim Holloway
- Max Estes: A Night at the Library
- The Hobbit - Tolkein's Influence
- Izegrim Creations - The Stories as Adventures
- Mention: Tactile Dice (The DOTS Project)
- Accessiblity in gaming (not mentioned) @EveryoneGames2
Daniel Estes on Socials:
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