Hamilton is Coming! Touring Production Set to Open in Chicago

by | Dec 11, 2015 | Etc.

If you love history or Broadway, especially if you geek out over both like me, and you haven’t heard Hamilton: The Original Broadway Cast Recording, I say, “Pardon me. Are you Aaron Burr, sir?” If you count yourself as a #HamFam and sang the end of...

A Woman on the Throne

by | Dec 10, 2015 | Books, Comics, Graphic Novels, Sexism

I was an avid consumer of fantasy and science fiction growing up, and some of my favorite stories were about women in sexist societies achieving things that they were told they were not allowed to do, often pretending to be men in order to accomplish those goals. It...

Your Geek Gift-Giving Guide Part 1

by | Nov 30, 2015 | Books, Gifts

‘Tis the season for gift-giving! With the number of sales, promotions, and emails from a variety at this time of year, there’s a lot of gift options for your geeky family and friends. That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of great gifts for...

8 Gifts For When Someone Unexpectedly Gives You a Gift

by | Nov 29, 2015 | Gifts

I did an interview with my mom on her super creative idea to have presents around during the holiday season that are intended to be used only for unexpected presents. Below is the result of our conversation and I hope this helps you this winter! When I was a young...

In Defense of Fanfiction Readers & Writers

by | Nov 17, 2015 | Etc.

My love of fandoms has been as constant in my life as my love of baked goods. I have gorged myself on pop-culture since my days of jelly-shoes and jump-ropes, back when She-Ra, Jem and the Holograms, and Fraggle Rock were my jam. The list of shows, movies, books,...

Super Heroines, Etc. & Project: Comic Con

by | Oct 26, 2015 | Blogging, Comic Cons

Saturday, October 17th. The early morning air crisp against my face and legs as I walked, a box of Super Heroines, Etc. precariously balanced beneath a large glass jar for tips. The glass doors of the Chalet were busy, sliding open and shut for travelers and patrons...

Join Us at Project: Comic Con!

by | Sep 29, 2015 | Comic Cons

This year we are excited to partner with Project: Comic Con as their featured non-profit! Project: Comic Con is a locally born and run Comic Convention that hosts a wide array of special guests, creators, and 1200+ attendees. Project: Comic Con is focusing this year...