• Culture - Geek of the Week

    Geek of the Week: AMHCosplays from Cosplay Over 40

    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

    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: Rachel Barry from Pretty in Baby Food

    This week’s Geek of the Week is Rachel Barry, a mom blogger at Pretty in Baby Food, entertainment writer and project coordinator extraordinaire who geeks out on sci-fi and fantasy shows and the occasional Disney red carpet premiere. Please introduce yourself: My name is Rachel and I love long walks on the beach, coffee, movies, and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. (My favorite is Baskin Robbins. Haha!) I am married and have two kids and three dogs. I am also an Entertainment Writer for my own website as well as a Project Coordinator for an Architectural Design Firm. (So…

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    Geek of the Week: Author and Cosplayer Victoria Avalor

    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…

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    Geek of the Week: Mike Crowder of Gray Sheep Graphics

    Our latest Geek of the Week is Mike Crowder of Gray Sheep Graphics, who also happens to be a children’s book author with one fun ABC book out and a new book coming soon. Mike knows a thing or two about comics, the difference between science fiction and science fantasy, and breaks it all down for us in this interview as he answers my ten geeky questions. 1) Introduce yourself: Howdy Soaks!  I mean Folks! My name is Mike Crowder, and I’m an illustrator by trade, and a children’s author by accident. My website is GraySheepGraphics.com 2) What do you geek…