by Dr. Block | Feb 17, 2025 | Updates
Hi, everyone! So, the Dr. Block household was hit by an unexpected plumbing disaster on February 12th. As a result, all I’ve been doing since then is dealing with repairs and contractors. Ugh. Anyway, it has UTTERLY disrupted my writing. I think I’ve...
by Dr. Block | Feb 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hi: I’m about 50% done writing NDO 5.2. I’m hoping to finish writing the book by Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14). Then a few days of editing/revision. So, should be out around Feb. 20. Also, Jimmy is coming back! After I publish NDO 5.2, I need to write...
by Dr. Block | Jun 17, 2024 | Mine-imator
If you are a fan of my Surfer Villager Series and you know how to use Mine-imator, this video will show you how to make a Jimmy Slade character for use in your videos! LINK TO FILES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1taYZGmJsjef_1ZNe8YDqmDkEMmxScCAg/view?usp=sharing I...
by Dr. Block | Jun 10, 2024 | Mine-imator
This is a Mine-imator tutorial video I did about how to give Minecraft characters arms. It uses a technique called “parenting.” It saves a lot of time. I’ve include a full transcript of the video below: TRANSCRIPT (0:00) Hey everybody, it is...
by Dr. Block | Jan 9, 2024 | Updates
Hello everyone. I hope you had a good New Year’s Day and are ready to enjoy 2024. One of the things I want to do this year is to use this blog more effectively to share information with you. I know a lot of my readers don’t go on social media and their parents...
by Dr. Block | Dec 9, 2023 | Minecraft Books, Reluctant Readers
Raising a reader in today’s digital age can be a challenge, with numerous distractions vying for your child’s attention. Many kids find it difficult to immerse themselves in a book, especially if they’re struggling with their reading skills. However,...
by Dr. Block | Nov 16, 2021 | Minecraft Books
Winston and his crew are in a race against time to save Penelope from the consequences of being connected to the Staff of the Archmage for too long. They must get to the End and seek the advice of Mother Le Fey in the hope that she will be able to deal with the evil...
by Dr. Block | Oct 20, 2021 | Minecraft Books
The wait is over. Surfer Villager 33 is finally here. This book is very important because Claire makes a startling discovery that could change things forever, and Jimmy stumbles upon something amazing. Well, at least I think so. After you read the book, let me know if...
by Dr. Block | Jul 12, 2021 | Minecraft Books
I know it was a bit of a wait between SV30 and SV31, but I wanted to make sure the first book of Season Three was a good one. I think I succeeded; I hope you will agree. You can pick up the Kindle book on any Amazon site worldwide. As always, the book is free to read...
by Dr. Block | Jun 17, 2021 | Minecraft Books
The third book in my Glitch Guardians series entitled Glitch Guardians: Firestorm was released on 17 June 2021. I hope you enjoy it. Here is the teaser: When word of a dragon attack on a distant village reaches the Guardians, they set off on a quest to defeat the...
