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

Seeking SFH: Myka Bering and the Women of Warehouse 13

August 6, 2012July 25, 2013 Lex Seeking Strong Female Heroines, Syfy, television, Warehouse 13

From its inception, Syfy channel’s Warehouse 13 has been a fangirl-friendly series with a gender-balanced, diverse cast and character arcs focused on friendships, teamwork, and even some romance. With Warehouse 13 beginning its fourth season, the time is fitting to delve a bit deeper into the Strong Female Heroines – and occasionally more ominous strong female characters – who give the show its heart.

Fangirl Storytelling and Writing

Olympics, Storytelling, and All Things Being Equal

August 3, 2012August 3, 2012 Fangirl Olympics, Storytelling, television, writing

Ultimately telling Olympic stories is no different than any other type of storytelling. Great stories exist in the hearts of the people that create them; they can’t be manufactured.

Fangirl Fantasy SciFi Storytelling and Writing

GeekGirlCon Spotlight: Grayhaven Comics’ Erica Heflin

July 25, 2012July 24, 2012 Fangirl Comics, Erica Heflin, GeekGirlCon, GrayHaven

One of my favorite parts of GeekGirlCon last year was getting the chance to find new vendors and artists who spoke to my inner fangirl. I’ve been reading the Grayhaven Comics for a little over a year, and it’s amazing to see the process of storytellers breaking into the business. So I was very excited to learn Erica Heflin would be representing Grayhaven at GeekGirlCon.

Fangirl Storytelling and Writing Superheroes

Princesses, Horses, and Heroism

July 20, 2012July 20, 2012 Fangirl Brave, heroine, Upcoming Novel, Wynde

Watching Brave in the movie theater, I tried to keep a blogger’s keen eye on the story. At one point, though, I became totally captivated, lost in the moment of Merida galloping her black steed Angus through the forest. I found myself transported to another world because the scene created a very real and emotional connection.

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.

Storytelling and Writing