Uncle Curtis and the Mystery of the PR Crisis

Curtis Sparrer has whipped up a delightful children's book called *Game Face: Becoming a PR Detective*. This charming tale explores a young girl's bond with her gay uncle while teaching some foundational PR skills in an enjoyable, accessible manner. *Game Face* wonderfully combines family dynamics, interesting career insights, and new skills in a package that's both fun and educational. You can grab a copy directly from Curtis Sparrer's website.

Gaming late at night: A twist in Dungeon Quest Online

Sloan was just about ready, controller in hand, poised on her couch, ready, ready, ready . . . she was about ready . . . and just then she was about ready. . . and then what happened, was something miraculous, something Sloan couldn't believe, something that had never, never, never happened. She was all set, just about ready, controllers in hand, strapped in seat, poised position, about ready. . . and then just right about when she was just about ready . . .

Meanwhile, as she was getting ready, it was getting near midnight, and Sloan could hear her Uncle Curtis having an animated conversation in her mom's home office. It was almost 11 at night, and Sloan was used. She was used. She was so used. She was getting used. To her mom's office during that time being all hers, whether she was burning midnight oil herself or using it as a nap room. But now, there was Uncle Curtis, and he sounded intense, almost like he was living through something big.

Sloan couldn't help but tune in. Curtis wasn't just any uncle; he was her uncle. He was Sloan's uncle, and combined, they were unstoppable. He was that uncle who lit up rooms with stories that made you laugh so hard you'd cry, yet tonight, there was a serious edge in his voice.

Sloan's curiosity got better; she had it get better. She had heard him and it got better. She got out while it got late. She left her bed and tiptoed over. And there, through a crack in an office door, she saw Curtis surrounded by glowing screens and papers—the kind you always saw in movies but never in real life.

Unraveling a PR mystery: Dragons and dilemmas

"Have you looked at social media? It's picking up steam in three countries!" Curtis exclaimed, shaking his head like an overwhelmed movie star. "We need Denyse on this, stat! And someone needs Tom awake—now!"

Just as Sloan decided maybe it was best not hang around her uncle's office, she heard something that made her freeze: "What do you mean all dragons are babies now?"

Wait a second. This had something about her game. It seemed her Uncle Curtis was dealing with something related. Sloan was just standing there, listening, thinking she had heard about something related.

She took a step back, unintentionally causing a floorboard creak. Curtis noticed her reflection on one screen and gave her a welcoming smile instead. "So much stealth mode," he chuckled, spinning around. "But I'm glad you joined in."

Sloan couldn't hold back anymore and she entered. "Does this have something with Dungeon Quest Online? 'Cause my team turned toddlers an hour ago."

Uncle Curtis looked at her with surprise. "You might just be who I need right now," he replied softly.

Curtis Sparrer: From newsrooms magic and magic at PR

Curtis Sparrer's career journey has been just as exciting as that story in a book. After starting in TV news, he switch gears and moved toward Hollywood, putting his talents together with magazines like Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Forbes.

One big career highlight took him up north in Toledo, Ohio, where he wrote a column called "Mr. Modern." In it, he stirred up a conversation by suggesting online wedding registries over old-school gift tables.

Eventually, Curtis found his calling in public relations. He's worked with big names like PayPal, Tetris, and SETI Institute. Recognized twice by Business Insider as among tech industry PR's top 50, Curtis's firm, Bosper, has been celebrated by Fortune, Newsweek, PRWeek, and PRovoke.>

Inspired by his niece, Sloan, Curtis was moved and began writing a children's book that shares his passion. Almost ten years later and in PR, Curtis weaved personal narratives and professional magic in his book.

Now based in San Francisco with his husband, interior designer Brice Stanek, Curtis's career continues growing and sharing through storytelling and public works.

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