The whole Etsy shop is on sale for the holidays, including new Super Hero Gift Sets! The set comes with the book I'm Going to My First Comic Convention, plus a sheet of stickers, and your choice of cape and mask or a Wonder Woman accessory set (or both!). Check out all options here: SewGeekMama … Continue reading Super Hero Gift Sets On Sale
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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 … Continue reading Geek of the Week: Mike Crowder of Gray Sheep Graphics
Book Review: Con Me Once by J.L. Delozier
I don't normally go for mob/crime novels, but Con Me Once author J.L. Delozier managed to hook me with her e-mail intro: "Hi! I'm a sci-fi/thriller/crime writer whose latest novel, Con Me Once, is set to release on 02/05/2020. The book, which I liken to Kick-Ass meets Ocean's Eleven, is a mob/heist novel set in … Continue reading Book Review: Con Me Once by J.L. Delozier
TeeRexTee Nerdy T-Shirt Giveaway Time
This week's giveaway is courtesy of TeeRexTee.com - a t-shirt shop featuring soft and stylish tees inspired by your favorite games, anime, TV shows and movies. I got a couple to try out myself and can vouch for their softness and good fit. They even have special Halloween designs! Scroll down for details on entering … Continue reading TeeRexTee Nerdy T-Shirt Giveaway Time
What to Expect at WasabiCon: A Celebration of Pop Culture
WasabiCon started in 2012 and is now the longest running pop culture convention in Jacksonville, FL. It's a two-day weekend event usually held near the end of October. The name may lead you to believe it's all about anime, but it covers all the fandoms and you'll find a little bit of everything related to … Continue reading What to Expect at WasabiCon: A Celebration of Pop Culture
Geek of the Week: Alicia Alexandra from the EightBitBlonde Blog
The week's featured geek Alicia Alexandra, aka EightBitBlonde, took a break from preparing for PAX West to answer a few geeky questions about gaming, sci-fi and early geekdom. She keeps busy blogging, streaming and podcasting about the gaming industry and community while covering everything from local events to geek inspired food creations. 1) Introduce yourself: … Continue reading Geek of the Week: Alicia Alexandra from the EightBitBlonde Blog
The TV Shows that Shaped My Early Childhood
My son is four-years-old and the TV shows I remember best from my early childhood, the ones that made the biggest impact, are the ones I starting watching around his age. Later, around six or seven is when I got more into cartoons, particularly the Saturday morning variety, but my early years were immersed in … Continue reading The TV Shows that Shaped My Early Childhood
3Doodler Boldly Goes Where No 3D Printer Has Gone Before
Products like the 3Doodler 3D Printing Pen makes me a little jealous of the amazing things kids these days get to play with. It's a pen that literally makes your drawings real! This is stuff I could only imagine when I was little, so I was pretty excited to try out a couple of 3Doodler complimentary demo … Continue reading 3Doodler Boldly Goes Where No 3D Printer Has Gone Before
Taking Kids to Comic Cons – 10 Tips from a Cosplay Mom
I've been dressing up and attending Comic Con-type conventions for about 15 years, but being a cosplay mom and taking a child with me was an entirely new experience. My usual plan was just show up, take a lot of pictures and basically party all day and night. Suddenly I had to plan around nap … Continue reading Taking Kids to Comic Cons – 10 Tips from a Cosplay Mom
Geek of the Week: Roni from RL Pyro Art
It's time to get back into posting the Geek of the Week! The column took a little hiatus and now we're jumping back into things with Roni Luebkert, a talented artist in Jacksonville, FL that's doing some amazing things with woodburning. 1) Let's start with the basics - name, what do you do, etc:Â Hi, I'm … Continue reading Geek of the Week: Roni from RL Pyro Art