REVIEW: Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan
Without further ado, check our newest blogger’s review of the recently released novel Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan, by Drew Karpyshyn.
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Author: Fangirl
Looking Forward and Backward in The Clone Wars
Over the last three weeks on The Clone Wars, we’ve watched the two concluding episodes of the Umbara arc featuring General Krell, Captain Rex, and the 501st, and first episode of the Zygerria arc based on the Slaves of the Republic comic by Season One head writer Henry Gilroy. More than most episodes in the series, these stories have overtly looked forward to the characters’ fates and back into their pasts at the experiences that have shaped them.
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Mixed Messages – Time Travel, Dramatis Personae, and Mercenaries
In assessing the messages of a product or brand, I find myself observing the nuances through the lens of a professional roadway and signalization engineer. The crux of my job boils down to making sure that clear signals are given to drivers and pedestrians to avoid confusion. As someone who manages the message of my professional business, as well, last month I noticed a curious series of events related to the Star Wars Expanded Universe that highlighted how, at times, the messages being sent to the fans are at cross-purposes.
Read moreHappy Cyber Monday 2011!
Are your feet happy from so much shopping online? While everyone is in search of gift items I want to remind everyone of some great deals out there for fangirls.
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Novel Title Revealed and Teaser Trailer
The title reveal for my upcoming novel, and its teaser trailer.
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Buns, Boobies, and Blasters: Star Wars at Geek Girl Con
As a dedicated Star Wars fangirl, I’m always up for a good panel on the Galaxy Far, Far Away, especially if it involves the Expanded Universe. So I had a special interest in one offering at Geek Girl Con: Boobies and Blasters: The Women of Star Wars.
Read moreStar Wars: The Old Republic Beta Codes Giveaway
How about that episode of The Clone Wars? What an ending to an incredible story arc! Thanks to the generosity
Read moreWhere’s Team Bella?
At the stroke of midnight, Twilight’s fourth entry, Breaking Dawn, will premiere on the big screen.
Read moreHistory of the Universe as Told by Wonder Woman
The “History of the Universe as Told by Wonder Woman” panel wasn’t originally on my to-do list, but after I realized that my sister’s departure would conflict with the “Ink-Stained Amazon and Cinematic Warriors” panel I had to rethink my plan. I couldn’t go to the first geek girl convention and not see panelists discuss Wonder Woman.
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Speaking of Knights, Roundtables, and Clones
I had a great time on Tuesday night chatting with Jason, Jimmy, and Billy on the ForceCast’s Clone Wars Roundtable about last week’s episode, “The General.” The recorded podcast is now available on iTunes and the ForceCast website. I hope you’ll give it a listen, and rate it on iTunes too if you’re inclined.
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