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I’m Micky Neilson, a NYT bestselling author and a 22-year veteran of Blizzard Entertainment. I served as Blizzard’s Publishing Lead for seven years, and held roles as Lead Writer, Voice Director, and Artist, shaping stories for IPs like World of Warcraft and Hearthstone. My publishing work spans comics, novels, short stories, and web content, and I’ve directed voice work and animation for multiple Blizzard projects.
Most recently I led narrative direction for Stormgate at Frost Giant Studios, building the IP foundations, directing VO, and collaborating with artists and designers to shape the game’s vision. I’m also a published novelist and comics writer with titles such as World of Warcraft: Ashbringer and The Howling, and I’ve contributed to tabletop and video game projects, art books, and continued storytelling across media.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Narrative Director at Stormgate (Frost Giant Studios)
January 1, 2024 - PresentBuilt the foundation of the Stormgate IP, served as Voice Director for the entire game, and collaborated with artists and level designers to shape the game's vision. Wrote World of Warcraft: How To Draw Heroes & Villains for Blizzard Entertainment. Wrote adventure content for the upcoming Diablo RPG.
Consultant at Frost Giant Studios (Stormgate)
January 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025Collaborated as a consultant to create Stormgate; published the Blizzard anniversary art book Forging Worlds; wrote the novel Auroboros; published book three of the sci-fi Skiptracer series.
Consultant at Various
September 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025Consulted on video game projects in development. Released The Art of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy; completed The Art of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time; published book two of Skiptracer.
Consultant at Various
March 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025Consulted for world-building, character description, and collaboration with artists/designers on video game projects in development. Released Strange Highways and Invisible Empire: Madge Oberholtzer and the unmasking of the KKK; published number one-selling original sci-fi novel Skiptracer.
Freelance Author at Lynden, WA
December 31, 2018 - September 8, 2025Wrote The Howling comic series, based on the 1981 film. Wrote the Call of Duty WWII Field Manual. Wrote an original sci-fi book Ridgerunners.
Publishing Lead at Blizzard Entertainment
March 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025Oversaw all fiction content published in support of Blizzard IPs, including comics, manga, short stories, novels, web content and short animated series.
Senior Story Developer, Voice Director at Blizzard Entertainment
December 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025Wrote boss lines, performed casting and voice direction for World of Warcraft expansions The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm. Oversaw development of the WoW monthly comic.
Writer, Story Developer at Blizzard Entertainment
February 1, 2007 - September 8, 2025Wrote web content, including short stories and e-books, in support of Blizzard games.
Artist, 2D and 3D, Writer, Editor at Blizzard Entertainment
January 1, 2003 - September 8, 2025Artist and animator for Justice League Task Force. Wrote lines for Blackthorne. Created 3D 'doodads' and buildings for WarCraft RTS games and expansions. Edited game scripts Warcraft 3 and 3X.
Narrative Director at Stormgate - Frost Giant Studios
January 1, 2024 - PresentTransitioned to full-time role as Narrative Director for Stormgate; Wrote World of Warcraft: How To Draw Heroes & Villains for Blizzard Entertainment; Wrote adventure content for the upcoming Diablo RPG.
Consultant / Narrative Designer at Frost Giant Studios
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Collaborated to create the RTS game Stormgate; Published Blizzard's 30-year anniversary art book Forging Worlds; Wrote the novelization for Auroboros, a tabletop RPG from Chris Metzen; Published Skiptracer book three.
Consultant at Independent / Various
September 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025Consulted for video game projects in development. Released The Art of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy; Completed The Art of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time; Published Skiptracer book two.
Consultant at Independent / Self-Employed
March 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025Consulting, world-building, character description, and collaboration with artists/designers on video game projects in development. Released graphic novels Strange Highways and Invisible Empire: Madge Oberholtzer and the unmasking of the KKK; Published Skiptracer (original sci-fi novel).
Freelance Author at Lynden, WA
December 31, 2018 - September 8, 2025Wrote The Howling comic series, based on the 1981 film; Wrote the Call of Duty WWII Field Manual; Wrote an original sci-fi book Ridgerunners.
Publishing Lead at Blizzard Entertainment
March 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025Oversaw all fiction content published in support of Blizzard IPs, including comics, manga, short stories, novels, web content and short animated series.
Senior Story Developer, Voice Director at Blizzard Entertainment
December 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025Wrote boss lines, performed casting and voice direction for World of Warcraft expansions The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm. Oversaw development of the WoW monthly comic.
Writer, Story Developer at Blizzard Entertainment
February 1, 2007 - September 8, 2025Wrote web content, including short stories and e-books, in support of Blizzard games.
Artist, 2D and 3D, Writer, Editor at Blizzard Entertainment
January 1, 2003 - September 8, 2025Artist and animator for Justice League Task Force. Wrote lines for Blackthorne. Created 3D 'doodads' and buildings for Warcraft RTS games and expansions. Edited game scripts Warcraft 3 and 3X.
Education
Qualifications
Narrative Direction/Senior Writing
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Worldbuilding, IP creation, transmedia strategy
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Video game writing
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Long and short narrative
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Voice direction, casting
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Comic book writing
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025RPG writing
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Management
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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