Season 8 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is well underway, and the Brony fandom shows no signs of slowing down. At Whinny City Pony Con 2018, I chatted with screenwriter M.A. Larson as he signed autographs. Here’s what I learned about him, his fans, and the show. 1. …
Read More »Take a trot through ‘Old Chicago’ at Whinny City Pony Con 2018
Whinny City Pony Con is back for its third year with some new attractions and guests, as well as some beloved familiar faces.
Read More »Ponyville Ciderfest 2017: Three days of MLP panels, cosplay and fun
The fourth annual Ponyville Ciderfest brought My Little Pony fans of all stripes together for three days of celebration, panels, and fun. I hung out with the Bronies, Pegasisters, and younger fans for a few days in Milwaukee. Check out some of my favorite highlights: 1. Two Fans Got Engaged! …
Read More »Celebrate ‘My Little Pony’ fandom at the 2017 Ponyville Ciderfest
My Little Pony fans of all stripes are in for a royal treat as Pony Royalty – the voices of Princess Luna, Princess Celestia, Prince Shining Armor, and Princess Cadance – will be together on stage for the first time at the Fourth Annual Ponyville Ciderfest. This year’s fest takes …
Read More »Wizard World Chicago 2017: Uncle Sam, cosplay, diversity… and Kato!
Wizard World Chicago 2017 has come and gone once again and contributor Mare Swallow was there to cover it for Pop Mythology.
Read More »For disabled veteran Ronald Seaman, cosplay is better than physical therapy
Name: Ronald “Spider” Seaman. “My friends call me ‘Spider.’” Why ‘Spider’? As a child, Seaman studied Tae Kwon Do and eventually competed. He used his legs more than his hands, and a bested opponent once described him as, “all feet…it’s like I was fighting a spider.” And the nickname stuck. Age: …
Read More »C2E2 2017: literary panels offer plenty of advice for writers
This year’s C2E2 was another smashing hit. Being a writer, I skewed heavily toward the literary panels, but I took advantage of some comic book panels too. Here are some of the highlights.
Read More »5 things I’m looking forward to at C2E2 2017
This year, as a newbie cosplayer, I jump both feet first into the joyous pool of C2E2. I’m excited to rub elbows with my fellow geeks next week. Aside from the FUNimation bar at the Hyatt, here’s what I’m looking forward to the most: 5. We Are Cosplay In addition …
Read More »BlerDCon 2017 to celebrate diversity in geek culture
There’s hardly a shortage of cons in the geek fandom world, but if you look closely, you’ll see a newcomer that celebrates its entire fandom – including the minority members whose contributions are many. BlerDCon (blerdcon.com) will be the first convention of its kind highlighting and showcasing the significant contributions …
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Our Lady of Birth Control’ is a timely, important tribute to Margaret Sanger
Margaret Sanger’s life story, from child of Irish immigrants to birth control education crusader, is un-put-downable. 'Our Lady of Birth Control' is an important book, especially during today’s tumultuous political times when resources like Planned Parenthood are being threatened.
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