Kay’s Media Portfolio

with additional coverage via Twitter, Instagram, and as an experienced podcast host and guest

Convention Coverage | Other Event Coverage | Convention Panels | Interviews | Interviews Conducted |
Podcast Appearances | Articles of Note | Fashion Articles | Book Reviews | Movie Reviews

Convention Coverage

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015 (credentialed media; Anaheim, CA)

Finding a Community at Star Wars Celebration

Transitioning Back: Life After Star Wars Celebration

Ideas Become Reality: Star Wars Production Class

Hyperspace Theories Pre-Celebration Show (podcast recorded on-site)

Hyperspace Theories at Celebration Anaheim (podcast recorded on-site)

Skywalking Through Neverland Star Wars Celebration Debriefing (podcast recorded on-site)

C2E2 2015 (credentialed media; Chicago, IL)

Nerd Lunch C2E2 Special (podcast guest, recorded on-site)

C2E2 Recap: Panels, Costumes, Exhibitors and More

Wizard World Chicago 2015 (credentialed media; Chicago, IL)

The Supergirl Premiere: An Early Look

Cosplay and Costume Contest Highlights

Wizard World: The Chicago Recap

Dragon Con 2015 (credentialed media; Atlanta, GA)

A Dragon Con First Timer’s Recap

The Force Awakens Speculation at Dragon Con

Strong Women of Star Wars Panel Recap

Dragon Con 2015 Costume and Cosplay Highlights

Fangirls Going Rogue Episode 23 (guest reporting on Dragon Con)

GeekGirlCon 2015 (Seattle, WA)

GeekGirlCon’s First Fashion Show

C2E2 2016 (credentialed media; Chicago, IL)

C2E2 Star Wars Books Panel Recap (also Live Tweeted)

Sewing and Costume Design Tips (also Live Tweeted)

Show Overview and Recap

Cosplay and Costumes at C2E2 2016

Wizard World Chicago 2016 (credentialed media; Chicago, IL)

Carrie Fisher Panel Recap (also Live Tweeted)

Cosplay and Costume Highlights

Fun Finds at Wizard World Chicago 2016

Dragon Con 2016 (credentialed media; Atlanta, GA)

Learning about the Puppetry of BB-8 with Brian Herring and Dave Chapman (also Live Tweeted)

Behind the Scenes of The Force Awakens’ Holochess Scene with Frank Ippolito (also Live Tweeted)

A Tour of the Dragon Con 2016 Costuming Exhibit

Dragon Con 2016 Costume and Cosplay Highlights

Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 (credentialed media; Orlando, FL)

Po-Zu Brings Star Wars Shoes to Celebration Orlando

Starlight Foundation Brings Joy and Star Wars to Hospitalized Kids

Hyperspace Theories Live from Star Wars Celebration Orlando (podcast)

Galactic Fashion Episode 23 (guest) (podcast)

Dragon Con 2017  (credentialed media; Atlanta, GA)

Phasma and Leia Books Launch at Dragon Con

Costume and Fashion Highlights from Dragon Con 2017

Star Wars Author Insights from Dragon Con

C2E2 2018 (credentialed media; Chicago, IL)

C2E2 Doctor Who Panel Discusses Regenerating the Series

Learning About “Art and Making Of” Books at C2E2

Highlights from The Women of Voice Acting at C2E2

Costume / Cosplay Highlights from C2E2 2018

Dragon Con 2018 (credentialed media; Atlanta, GA)

A Peek at Dragon Con’s 2018 Costuming Exhibit (with photo coverage)

Dragon Con Looks at Creating Iconic Characters in Star Wars and Beyond

Discussing the Arrogance of the Jedi at Dragon Con

Dragon Con Costume & Cosplay Portraits: Part 1 (photo essay)

Dragon Con Costume & Cosplay Portraits: Part 2 (photo essay)

Other Event Coverage

A Look at the Star Wars and the Power of Costume Exhibit on Tour [Photos] (invited media, April 2016, New York, NY)

Convention Panels & Appearances

GeekGirlCon 2014 (Seattle, WA)

“Fangirls Find the Force: Star Wars, from Episode VII and Beyond” (Oct. 10, 2014)

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015 (Anaheim, CA)

“Fangirls Going Rogue” Podcast Stage live recording (guest) (Apr. 18, 2015) (audio link)

StarWars.com Live Show Cantina Background Extra (various days & times)

GeekGirlCon 2015 (Seattle, WA)

“The Fangirls Awaken: The Women of Star Wars”  (October 10, 2015) (panel recap)

Dragon Con 2015 (Atlanta, GA)

“The Evolution of Costumes for The Force Awakens” (Rey Costume Model) (September 5, 2015)

“Strong Women of Star Wars” (September 6, 2015) (audio link) (summary link)

Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 (Orlando, FL)

“Whose Line is it, Alderaan?” (Star Wars-themed Improv performance) (April 15, 2017) (New Choice sketch)

Dragon Con 2017 (Atlanta, GA)

“Remembering Carrie Fisher and Kenny Baker” (September 2, 2017)

Star Wars Costume Contest (Interstitial Improv Entertainment) (September 3, 2017)

C2E2 2018 (Chicago, IL)

“Kid’s Costume Showcase” (Host) Saturday and Sunday

Dragon Con 2018 (Atlanta, GA)

“Arrogance of the Jedi” (September 1, 2018) (summary and audio)

Interviews

StarWars.com: Fully Operational Fandom: Becoming Rey (July 2016)

Galactic Fashion: Episode 16 (September 2016)

FANgirl Blog: Fans Speak About the Force Awakens (March 2016)

Interviews Conducted

Star Wars Kenobi Author John Jackson Miller (August 2013)

Star Wars Author Claudia Gray (March 2016)

Star Wars Author and Editor Elizabeth Schaefer (March 2016)

Star Wars Author John Jackson Miller (March 2016)

Youtini – A Star Wars Book Subscription Box (November 2017)

Podcast Appearances

Hyperspace Theories (co-host)

2014 Episodes: One, Two, Three, 3.X, Four

2015 Episodes: Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Star Wars Celebration Anaheim specials (preshow, kickoff, recap), Nine, Ten, Special (San Diego Comic-Con The Force Awakens panel reactions), Eleven, Twelve,Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen

2016 Episodes: 16: The First Order and the Legacy Heroes in The Force Awakens, Special: Rey and the Hero’s Journey in The Force Awakens, 17: John Williams and the Music of The Force Awakens, 18: It’s All About Leia: Star Wars Bloodline, 19: Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016, 20: Tony Gilroy Joins Rogue One, The Force Awakens Commentary Track, 22: Rogue One Theatrical Trailer, 23: Rian Johnson Storytelling Camp, 24: The Yin and Yang of Rogue One    

2017 Episodes: 25: The Last (Rogue One) Jedi, 26: Casting Shadows and Rebellious DaughtersLive from Star Wars Celebration Orlando, 29: The Last Jedi Imaginings, 30: Director’s Cut, 31: The Last Jedi Impressions and Star Wars at D23, 32: The Last Jedi Approaches, 33: Episode IX Director Changes and Adventures with LeiaThe Last Jedi Trailer Reaction Special, 34: The Last Jedi Approaches (for Real This Time, 35: The Last Jedi Reactions

2018 Episodes: 36: Rebel Scum: Finn, Rose, and The Last Jedi, 37: Behind the Lines of Star Wars Battlefront, 38: God Speed, Rebels39: Solo Reaction ShowEpisode 40: Rey the Grey…Jedi?, Episode 41: Star Wars TV

2019 Episodes: 42: Playing in the Sandbox, 43: Queen’s Shadow & Galaxy’s Edge, 44: Star Wars Celebration Chicago, 45: To the Galaxy’s Edge!, 46: Star Wars ABCs: From Alphabet Squadron to SDCC

Star Wars Book Worms (guest co-host): 2015: Journey to Star Wars Celebration – SWBW #38

Assembly of Geeks (guest): 2014: Roundtable: Geek TV Reviews; 2015: Comic Book Passions and TV Show Reactions

Disney Vault Talk Rebel Yell [Star Wars Rebels podcast] (guest/Jedi Council panelist): 2014: “Breaking Ranks”, “Empire Day/Gathering Forces”, 2015: “Vision of Hope”, “Rebel Resolve”/”Fire Across the Galaxy”, The (Star Wars) Celebration Council, “Siege of Lothal”; 2016: “Twilight of the Apprentice”, “Steps Into Shadows”, The Antilles Extraction” and “Hera’s Heroes”

Fangirls Going Rogue (guest): 2015: Star Wars Celebration Podcast Stage Live Show,  Episode 23 (Reporting on Dragon Con)

Fangirl Chat (guest): 2013: Thor: The Dark World; 2014: Man of Steel, Frozen; 2015: Star Wars Unites Athena’s Daughters, Strange Magic, Into the Woods, The Doctor is in… Geronimo!, It’s a Jurassic World

Galactic Fashion (guest): 2016: Episode 16; 2017: Episode 23

Greystoked (guest): 2017: Episode 9: Tarzan and His Mate (1934)

I Read Movies (guest): 2018: Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Jason Fry

Mystery Movie Night (guest): 2017: Episode 18: Jamaica Inn (1939), Rebecca (1940), and The Birds(1963)

Nerd Lunch (guest): 2014: Setting the Table on Star Wars, 158: Muppet Christmas Discussion; 2015: 168: Drilldown – The Rocketeer, 173: Doctor Who Drilldown 2, 177: C2E2 Special, 187: Star Wars A New Hope Drilldown, 182: Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Drilldown, Extra Helping: Trying Fish Fingers & Custard from Doctor Who, 186: Star Wars Return of the Jedi Drilldown, 194: Star Wars Episode I Drilldown, 198: Star Wars Episode II Drilldown, 200: Toast & Roast, 206: Revenge of the Sith, 211: Star Wars Expanded Universe Discussion; 2016: 212: The Force Awakens Drilldown, (HOST) 220: Women Crushes, 233: Down the Rabbit Hole (Star Wars Edition), 237: Raiders of the Lost Ark Drill Down, 243: Dragon Con Con (parody), 247: Temple of Doom, 252: The Last Crusade Drilldown; 2017: 258: Star Wars Rogue One Drill Down, 260: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Drill Down, 277: Star Wars Panel: Ewok Movie Drill Downs, 2018: 296: The Last Jedi Drill Down, 323: Solo: A Star Wars Story Drilldown; 2019: Fourth Chair Army Invasion 6: Live-Action Disney Remakes,  326: Create a Toyline 4

Nerd Lunch Presents Down the Rabbit Hole (guest): 2017: Down the Rabbit Hole with Geek Kay

Skywalking Through Neverland (guest): 2015: 74: Star Wars Celebration Debriefing

Sleighbell Cinema (guest): 2018: The Thin Man (1934)

The Atomic Geeks (guest): 2015: S2E35 Star Wars Check In

Popular Articles of Note

Using the Force in The Force Awakens

Star Wars Author Insights from Dragon Con

The Good, The Bad, and The Less Than Great Choices – Looking at the Ladies of Solo: A Star Wars Story

Target is Poised to Bring Their Rey Game

A New Chapter for Her Universe and Geek Fashion

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim: Ideas Become Reality: Star Wars Production Class

Other Fandoms:
Things You Could Be Afraid of Thanks to Doctor Who

Katniss, A Relatable Heroine

Geek Out Your Workout

Fashion Articles

also runs the @geekfashiongalaxy Instagram account

Reviews:

MeUndies x Star Wars Strikes Back With Disco: A Review

Reviewing Casual Geek Chic from Jordandené

Reviewing the MeUndies Star Wars Underwear Collaboration

Reviewing Hespera’s GemFire Ring

Po-Zu Star Wars Millennium Falcon Shoe Review

Reviewing Musterbrand’s Sith Apprentice Cardigan

Up Close with Nixon’s Rey Watch for The Last Jedi

Checking out Sperry Star Wars Shoes

DC by Her Universe Activewear Round-Table Review

A Look at Hot Topic’s Rogue One Fashion Collection

A Look at Columbia’s Rogue One Jyn Jacket

A Look at the Kohl’s Rogue One Fashion Collection

Rey Sweater from Musterbrand Reviewed

Black Widow Holster Bag Reviewed

Fandom Accessory Feature: Star Wars, Disney, & the Walking Dead x Love and Madness

Checking Out the Her Universe Captain America 75th Anniversary Collection at Kohl’s

Activewear and More: A Look at the Latest from Her Universe

News:
Her Universe Fashion Show Celebrates Its 5th Year at SDCC With a Parade of Geek Fashion

Fostering Fashion Auction To Unite Fashion, Fandom, & Philanthropy at SDCC

Po-Zu Unveils Their First Kylo Ren-Inspired Sneakers

You Can Now Get Your Own Luke Skywalker Boots Thanks to Po-Zu

Po-Zu Brings Out New Rey-Inspired Shoes

New Spring Styles for Po-Zu Star Wars Shoes

Her Universe Officially Expands with Our Universe

Porg Shoes – The Latest from Po-Zu

Columbia Star Wars Jackets Pay Tribute to The Empire Strikes Back

Clarks’ Star Wars Force of Nature Shoes Channel Rey

Star Wars and High Fashion Meet Again in the Lead Up to The Last Jedi

Po-Zu Releases Another Limited Edition Star Wars Shoe

Cargo Cosmetics Teases Star Wars: The Last Jedi Make-up Collection

Rey’s The Last Jedi-Style Book Revealed by Po-Zu

New Limited Edition Star Wars Shoes from Po-Zu

Her Universe Fashion Show 2017 – Highlights and Kay’s Picks

Nixon Adds New Limited Edition Watch to Their Star Wars Roster

Rogue One Jackets from Columbia to be Available Friday

Po-Zu + Star Wars: Comfortable Star Wars Shoes are Coming

A New Chapter for Her Universe and Geek Fashion

When the Powers of Star Wars and Fashion Combine

GeekGirlCon’s First Fashion Show [Photos]

Everyday Cosplay:

The Force Awakens-Inspired Everyday Cosplay: Rey

The Force Awakens-Inspired Everyday Cosplay: Kylo Ren

The Force Awakens-Inspired Everyday Cosplay: Captain Phasma

The Force Awakens-Inspired Everyday Cosplay: Finn and Poe

The Force Awakens-Inspired Everyday Cosplay: Poe Dameron

The Force Awakens-Inspired Everyday Cosplay: Stormtrooper

Everyday Fandom Clothing and Your Chance To Speak Up

Geek Fashion Finds:

Geek Fashion Finds: May the Fourth Special Edition 2019

Geek Fashion Picks: Finds and News from April 2019

Geek Fashion Picks: Finds & News from March 2019

Geek Fashion Top 25 Picks & News Recap from February 2019

Geek Fashion Finds: January 2019

Fandom Fashion Finds: The Goods From November 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds: The Goods From October 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds: September Picks 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds August 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds July 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds June 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds May 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds April 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds March 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds February 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds January 2018

Fandom Fashion Finds December 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds November 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds October 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds September 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds August 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds July 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds June 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds May 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds April 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds March 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds February 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds January 2017

Fandom Fashion Finds December 2016

Fandom Fashion Finds November 2016

Fandom Fashion Finds October 2016

Fun Finds at Wizard World Chicago 2016

Fandom Fashion Friday Episode 7

Fandom Fashion Friday: Update and Black Friday Sale Edition

Fandom Fashion Friday: The There’s-So Much-New-Star-Wars-Stuff Edition

Fandom Fashion Friday: Fitness Edition

Fandom Fashion Friday #4 – Accessories Edition

Fandom Fashion Friday #3

Fandom Fashion Friday #2

Fandom Fashion Friday

Book Reviews

Star Wars:

Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn

Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed

Tie Fighter Owner’s Workshop Manual by Ryder Windham with illustrations by Chris Trevas and Chris Reiff

Dooku: Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott

Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray

Queen’s Shadow by E.K. Johnston

Star Wars Icons: Han Solo by Gina McIntyre

Star Wars: YT-1300 Millennium Falcon Owner’s Workshop Manual by Ryder Windham

Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy by Amy Ratcliffe

Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition by Mur Lafferty

William Shakespeare’s Jedi the Last by Ian Doescher

Thrawn: Alliances by Timothy Zahn

So You Want to Build an X-Wing: IncrediBuilds Star Wars Model Set & Book

Last Shot by Daniel José Older

The Last Jedi Expanded Edition by Jason Fry

The Art of The Last Jedi by Phil Szostak

Canto Bight by Various Authors

From A Certain Point of View by Various Authors

Leia, Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray

Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson

Battlefront II: Inferno Squad by Christie Golden

Guardians of the Whills by Greg Rucka

Rebel Rising by Beth Revis

Thrawn by Timothy Zahn

The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Josh Kushins

Star Wars Aftermath: Empire’s End by Chuck Wendig

Star Wars Galactic Maps by Emil Fortune and Tim McDonagh

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Novelization by Alexander Freed

Star Wars Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel by James Luceno

Star Wars: Ahsoka by E. K. Johnson

Star Wars Aftermath: Life Debt by Chuck Wendig

ABC-3PO by Calliope Glass, Caitlin Kennedy, and Katie Cook

Star Wars: Bloodline by Claudia Gray

Star Wars Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens – Volume I by Landry Q. Walker

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: A Junior Novel by Michael Kogge

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Rey’s Story by Elizabeth Schaefer

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adult Novelization by Alan Dean Foster

Star Wars Battlefront: Twilight Company by Alexander Freed

Star Wars: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig

William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of the Sith’s Revenge by Ian Doescher

Dark Disciple by Christie Golden

Lords of the Sith by Paul S. Kemp

William Shakespeare’s The Phantom of Menace by Ian Doescher

Star Wars: Heir to the Jedi by Kevin Hearne

Star Wars: Tarkin by James Luceno

Star Wars: A New Dawn by John Jackson Miller

William Shakespeare’s The Jedi Doth Return by Ian Doescher

William Shakespeare’s The Empire Striketh Back by Ian Doescher

Star Wars: Honor Among Thieves by James S.A. Corey

Star Wars: Kenobi by John Jackson Miller

Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion: Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells

Star Wars: Crucible by Troy Denning

Star Wars: Scoundrels by Timothy Zahn

Star Wars: X-Wing: Mercy Kill by Aaron Allston

Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse by Troy Denning (Spoiler Review)

Other Fiction:

The Girl in the Tower (Winternight Trilogy #2) by Katherine Arden

Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

Heroine’s Journey by Sarah Kuhn

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Only Human – Book 3 of The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

Heroine Worship (Heroine Complex #2) by Sarah Kuhn

Waking Gods (The Themis Files #2) by Sylvain Neuvel

The Bear and The Nightingale by Katherine Arden

Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel

Heroine Complex by Sarah Kuhn

Hunter by Mercedes Lackey

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Non-Fiction:

The Female Gaze: Essential Movies Made by Women by Alicia Malone

The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monster and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick by Mallory O’Meara

Girl Squads: 20 Female Friendships That Changed History by Sam Maggs

The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher

The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy by Sam Maggs

Companion Piece: Women Celebrate the Humans, Aliens, and Tin Dogs of Doctor Who

Movie Reviews

Solo: A Star Wars Story Review (Spoiler-Free)

The Last Jedi

The Shape of Water

Thor: Ragnarok

Logan

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2

Spy

Jurassic World

Inside Out

Tomorrowland

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Chappie

Strange Magic

Edge of Tomorrow

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

Only Lovers Left Alive

Interstellar

Guardians of the Galaxy

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Maleficent

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Muppets Most Wanted

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Thor: The Dark World