Seeking SFH: Tyria Sarkin Tainer Fights for the Jedi Team

May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 Fangirl Aaron Allston, Del Rey, EU, Fate of the Jedi, heroine, Jaina Solo, Seeking Strong Female Heroines, Star Wars, strong female character, Tyria Sarkin Tainer, Wraith Squadron, X-wing Series

As I interviewed Allston for the Insider, we had plenty to discuss about strong female characters. Our chat inspired a trip down memory lane, back to the original X-Wing books that had cemented my Expanded Universe fandom. As I reread the series, one of my all-time favorite characters, Tyria Sarkin Tainer, captured my attention once more. Now, though, I was also experiencing the stories with a critical eye toward examining how these female characters become memorable and what made them resonate still.

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Fangirls Around the Web: May 29

May 29, 2012June 25, 2012 Fangirl Action Flick Chick, Ashley Eckstein, EU, Fangirls, Fangirls Around the Web, Jennifer Heddle, Katrina Hill, Padme Amidala, Princess Leia Organa Solo, Star Wars, Summer Glau

Spotlighting fangirls and their heroines. Fangirls of note this week include Summer Glau, Ashley Eckstein, Cat Taber, Katrina Hill, Jennifer Heddle, and Maria Selke.

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May Mayhem Fan Fun: WYNDE Excerpt

May 28, 2012May 27, 2012 Fangirl Upcoming Novel, writing, Wynde

My pals at the Cantina have been laughing it up with our May Mayhem Fan Fun celebrating the Wraiths and Mercy Kill. In the spirit of our old fanfic messageboard days, we did another rendition of an old favorite, 99 Bottles of Lomin Ale on the Wall. This time, though, instead of a bonus story post, the prize was a new excerpt from Wynde.

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Blood, Honor, and Matriarchs: The Hapan Women of Star Wars – Part One

May 26, 2012February 7, 2014 Fangirl Del Rey, EU, Fate of the Jedi, Geek Kay, Hapans, heroine, Racheal Ambrose, Star Wars

Tricia, Racheal, and Kay discuss the potential we see in using the Hapan culture in future Star Wars novels.

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A Long Time Ago… 35 Years, To Be Precise

May 25, 2012 Fangirl George Lucas, Star Wars

Has it really been 35 years since Star Wars, hit theaters? Let’s celebrate with a trip down memory lane.

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Star Wars Weekends 2012: Merchandise Shopping

May 24, 2012May 23, 2012 Fangirl Disney, Star Wars, Star Wars Weekends

Disney is famous for offering all kinds of merchandise practically spanning the full range of your imagination, and Hollywood Studios is no exception. Shirts, hats, toys, stuffed animals, Vinylmation figures, souvenir mugs… The list goes on and on. Combine that with Star Wars Weekends, and it’s a fangirl shopper’s dream zone – and maybe a bank account’s nightmare. I couldn’t possibly discuss everything that’s available this year, so here are the highlights from my retail browsing this past Friday.

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Fangirls Around the Web: May 22

May 22, 2012May 28, 2012 Fangirl Ahsoka Tano, Consetta Parker, Disney, Fangirls, Fangirls Around the Web, Mara Jade, Padme Amidala, Roqoo Depot, Star Wars, Star Wars Weekends

I’ve decided to make Fangirls Around the Web a recurring feature on the blog. Although this week’s focus is fangirls in the news at Star Wars Weekends, the updates and links I’ll share in this feature will run the gamut from geek girl news and shout-outs to interesting articles or commentaries on franchises, storytelling, and fandoms.

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Star Wars Weekends 2012: Opening Day

May 20, 2012May 20, 2012 Fangirl Ahsoka Tano, Ashley Eckstein, Consetta Parker, Dee Bradley Baker, Disney, Fangirls, James Arnold Taylor, Jedi Training Academy, Mercy Kill, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ray Park, Star Wars, Star Wars Weekends, The Clone Wars

This year I was able to make it to Hollywood Studios for the opening day of Star Wars Weekends. As always, it was great fun! I hope to have reports from several of the subsequent weekends, too. For today, here’s a recap of my highlights from the first day.

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X-Wing Crashes Into Echo Lake

May 18, 2012May 27, 2012 Fangirl Disney, Star Wars, Star Wars Weekends

That’s right – Star Wars Weekends begins today!

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Progress Toward More Pink Lightsabers?

May 17, 2012October 21, 2012 Fangirl breast cancer, Disney, EU, Fangirls, Jedi Training Academy, pink lightsaber, Star Wars, Star Wars Weekends

Interestingly enough, ever since I posted my original pink lightsaber blog it draws hits regularly. People out there are searching for “pink lightsaber.”