I’m a fan. I go to conventions; my heart literally skips beats at the thought of sharing a few moments of time with my fandom idols and I get euphoric when I’m in their presence. Yeah, I spend money to get into these events and I part with hard-earned cash …
Read More »‘Retro Sherbet’ is a ridiculously catchy love letter to the 90s
Song after song, from beginning to end, Meri Amber's 'Retro Sherbet' will dazzle you with its irresistible hooks, attention to musical detail, and its nostalgic, bubblegum sweetness. If you have any love for the 90s at all, this is a must-listen.
Read More »Dark Horse to publish ‘The Secret Loves of Geek Girls’
Featuring Contributions by Superstar Writers and Artists Margaret Atwood, Marjorie Liu, Noelle Stevenson, Mariko Tamaki, Editor Hope Nicholson, and More Dark Horse Comics announced today plans to publish the highly anticipated anthology The Secret Loves of Geek Girls. Editor Hope Nicholson has assembled a dazzling mix of prose, comics, and …
Read More »Oppression, cultural politics erupt in N. K. Jemisin’s ‘The Fifth Season’
'The Fifth Season' is N.K. Jemisin's most political work yet. But she doesn’t sacrifice storytelling in the service of a broader message in this enlightening and entertaining novel.
Read More »Wizard World Chicago 2015: where zombies, yoga and sci-fi speed dating converge
From the panels to the celebrity autograph signings, all signs indicated Wizard World Chicago 2015 to be a robust, well-organized con in its prime.
Read More »‘Rock, Paper, Cynic’ creator conducts musical mad science experiment in ‘Borken Telephone’
The creator of the 'Rock, Paper, Cynic' webcomic is doing a kickstarter for an album that he describes as being a "musical mad science experiment."
Read More »Meri Amber takes you through musical time and space in ‘Pop Goes the TARDIS’
Whovian or not, do hop into this musical TARDIS with Meri Amber as she takes you on an eclectic tour of genres and influences in 'Pop Goes the TARDIS.'
Read More »Toronto ComiCon 2015 at a glance
Here's our round-up of Toronto ComiCon 2015.
Read More »Comic legend Neal Adams tried to hard-sell me a book today
An encounter with comic legend Neal Adams kicked off my Toronto ComiCon weekend in an interesting way and got me thinking about cynicism in the business.
Read More »The FAWM interviews: Meri Amber and her 90s concept album
Meri Amber's 90s concept album for FAWM dazzled many with its catchy hooks and polish. In this interview we asked her for her FAWMing tips and insights.
Read More »Geeky Pleasures brings ‘girl power’ to a stylish accessory
Geeky Pleasures' 'Girl Power Wristlet' is exactly as advertised: powerful female superheroes wrapped around a stylish, well-made wristlet.
Read More »The FAWM 2015 songs of Pop Mythology and its amazing friends
I proudly present the songs of Pop Mythology and its wonderful collaborators from FAWM (Feb. Album Writing Month) 2015. Live long and prosper.
Read More »FAWM 2015 Week 4: my favorite songs, or: time to start singing the post-FAWM blues
I am pleased to report that I have "won" FAWM! That means I was able to do at least 14 songs during the month (as of this writing I'm at 19).
Read More »February Nerd Block Review
A great subscription service with geek toys and contests that every member of the family can enjoy.
Read More »FAWM 2015 Week 2: my favorite songs
Week 2 of FAWM had me floating in a gelatinous cube of creative ecstasy. Here is my regrettably abridged list of favorite songs out of many wonderful ones.
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