FANgirl Blog 2012 Year in Review

December 30, 2012December 30, 2012 Lex Fangirls, Geek Kay, Linda Hansen-Raj, Mary Sheridan, Megan Crouse, Priya Chhaya, Racheal Ambrose, Star Wars

Looking back on the year 2012 for FANgirl Blog.

Review of Star Wars: The Clone Wars: A Test of Strength

Review by Megan Crouse The second episode in the Young Jedi arc brings back the popular and hilarious Hondo Ohnaka

SciFi Storytelling and Writing

Firefly – “Browncoats Unite” Tonight

November 11, 2012November 10, 2012 Fangirl Browncoats Unite, Firefly, Joss Whedon, strong female character

Don’t forget the Firefly 10th Anniversary special “Browncoats Unite” tonight at 10:00 p.m. on the Science Channel.

Fangirl Star Wars

Fangirls Around the Web: November 5, 2012

November 5, 2012January 19, 2014 Fangirl 501st, Castle, Fangirls Around the Web, feminism, Joss Whedon, The Legend of Korra

Fangirls Around the Web for November 5, 2012

Fangirl Star Wars

Disney Buys Lucasfilm: A Fairy Tale

November 1, 2012November 3, 2012 Fangirl Disney, Episode VII, EU, George Lucas, Princess Leia Organa Solo, Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars

My reactions to news of the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Disney.

Fangirl SciFi Star Wars Storytelling and Writing Superheroes

Men On Writing Strong Female Characters

July 16, 2012July 16, 2012 Fangirl "Star Wars" (Dark Horse comic), Brian Wood, Comics, Dark Horse, Ellen Ripley, EU, Fangirl Speaks Up, heroine, Joss Whedon, Ridley Scott, Star Wars, writing

Ridley Scott and Brian Wood share something in common in their backgrounds with Joss Whedon, and they’re also known for writing strong female characters.

Fangirl SciFi Star Wars

San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Roundup

July 15, 2012July 15, 2012 Fangirl Aaron Allston, Comics, Dark Horse, Defiance, Del Rey, Essential Reader's Companion, EU, Firefly, Her Universe, Jaina Solo, Jennifer Heddle, Luke Skywalker, Mara Jade, Mercy Kill, Pablo Hidalgo, Princess Leia Organa Solo, Revolution, San Diego Comic-Con, Star Wars, Syfy, The Clone Wars, The Legend of Korra, Troy Denning, X-wing Series

Recap of news coming out of SDCC 2012.

Fangirl Star Wars Storytelling and Writing Superheroes

Fangirls Around the Web: June 22

June 22, 2012June 26, 2012 Fangirl Ashley Eckstein, Brave, Fangirls, Fangirls Around the Web, GeekGirlCon, Her Universe, heroine, Katrina Hill, Megan Crouse, Mercy Kill, Merida, pink lightsaber, Racheal Ambrose, Star Wars, The Legend of Korra, X-wing Series

Highlighting heroines and fangirls spotted around the web for the week of June 22.

Fangirl SciFi Star Wars Storytelling and Writing Superheroes

Aaron Allston Discusses Tyria Sarkin Tainer

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

When I was working on my Tyria Sarkin Tainer post for Suvudu, Aaron Allston generously offered his experience and author perspective on creating her character. Over at Suvudu you can find my thoughts on why Tyria is a compelling strong female character as well as the kick-ass artwork of her fighting alongside Jaina Solo. Luckily for me, and I think the fans too, Aaron had a lot to say – a whole post’s worth. Below are his insightful responses to a couple of questions I posed to him.

Fangirl Fantasy SciFi Star Wars Storytelling and Writing Superheroes

Who Should Write Strong Female Heroines? Women Don’t Always Get It Right

July 15, 2011November 4, 2011 Fangirl Aaron Allston, Comics, Del Rey, EU, feminism, Her Universe, Michael Stackpole, Seeking Strong Female Heroines, Star Wars, Tim Zahn

Most definitely I hope to see more women in creative roles not just at DC, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, but everywhere. At the same time, I want women capable of effectively creating characters and storylines that women can relate to, or this Spaceship to Gender Equality in Scifi and Fantasy will take us nowhere fast.