• Culture - Geek of the Week

    Geek of the Week: Author and Cosplayer Danielle M. Orsino

    January 16, 2022 - By 

    This week’s featured geek is author and cosplayer Danielle M. Orsino, who took her love of comics and fantasy and created the Birth of Fae Series. She recently released the second book, titled Birth of the Fae: Thine Eyes of Mercy, available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles and Bookshop.org. 1) Introduce yourself My name is Danielle M. Orsino. I am the author of the Birth of the Fae fantasy series and dog mom to Carlos and Penelope, my little furry muses. Both of whom have starring roles in the series. Carlos has already become a fan favorite as “Los” the chameleon dragon…

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    Geek of the Week: Mike Baron from Thin Blue Line

    November 6, 2021 - By 

    This week’s featured geek is Mike Baron, an award-winning comic writer and novelist, who recently came out with a new graphic novel about a young Hispanic single mother and full-time police officer, titled Thin Blue Line. 1) Introduce yourself: I’m Mike Baron, a two-time Eisner winner, comic writer and novelist who broke into comics with Nexus, the science fiction superhero title which I co-created with Steve Rude. I have written The Punisher, The Flash, Deadman, Star Wars, Robotech, and many other titles. I have fifteen novels in print, and those novels range from horror, hard-boiled crime, and humor. I’m all…

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    Geek of the Week: AMHCosplays from Cosplay Over 40

    July 18, 2021 - By 

    Our latest Geek of the Week is Ana Hotaling from Cosplay Over 40, a popular Instagram and Facebook page featuring cosplayers 40+. Being an over 40 cosplayer myself, I know the older crowd can often get overlooked for features and love that Cosplay Over 40 shines the spotlight on a different group. I’m a firm believer that you are never too old to dress up and have fun, and Ana proves that by showcasing the talents of cosplayers worldwide. You can find her personal accounts on social media with the handle @AMHcosplays. Introducing AMH Cosplays Tell us a little about…

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    Geek of the Week: Maddie Morrow from Temple of Geek

    February 22, 2021 - By 

    We’re starting the week off with our Geek of the Week, Maddie Morrow, a writer and editor at Temple of Geek and geek fashion aficionado. Please introduce yourself: My name is Maddie. I am a lead writer and the deputy editor of Temple of Geek. Cosplay and geek fashion are two of my most favorite things! Also, I am currently going back to school for my degree in Communications. What do you geek out on? I geek out on Doctor Who, Marvel, Star Wars, cosplay and geek-inspired fashion. Now that we know what makes you a Geek, what makes you…

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    Geek of the Week: Author and Cosplayer Victoria Avalor

    January 23, 2021 - By 

    The first Geek of the Week for 2021 also happens to be a long-time friend of mine, from way back in the early days of cosplay. I met Victoria Avalor through a mutual affinity for dressing like Slave Leia and gathering in groups at conventions like SDCC and DragonCon. She also modeled corsets and costumes for my store when I had a costume shop. Now you can find her writing books, studying Egyptology and playing part-time princess when she’s not teaching her preschool class. Please introduce yourself: Hi! I’m Victoria Avalor and I have been cosplaying since 2006. I work…