GeekGirlCon 2014: Heroine’s Journey Panel Recap

GeekGirlCon 2014: Heroine’s Journey Panel Recap

October 26, 2014October 1, 2015 Lex Alan Kistler, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Castle, GeekGirlCon, Heroine's Journey, Jaina Solo, Jennifer Stuller, Katniss Everdeen, Star Wars, Storytelling, Vespa, Wonder Woman, writing, Wynde

A recap of the standing room only Heroine’s Journey panel at GeekGirlCon 2014.

Fangirl Star Wars Storytelling and Writing Superheroes

Making The Commitment To Relatable Storytelling

September 30, 2013September 30, 2013 Fangirl Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Castle, DC Comics, Disney, EU, Marvel, romance, Star Wars, television

Commitment makes relatable stories out of super characters.

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 SciFi Star Wars

A Wildly Diverse Discussion All Sealed with a Kiss

September 26, 2012September 25, 2012 Fangirl Castle, Del Rey, EU, Firefly, Fringe, Jaina Solo, Jennifer Heddle, Shelly Shapiro, Star Wars, The Princess Bride

This post follows up on discussion about diversity and female Olympians, then discusses the wombs, romances and destiny.

Storytelling and Writing

Seeking SFH: Kate Beckett

February 6, 2012July 25, 2013 Lex Castle, heroine, Seeking Strong Female Heroines, television, writing

When seeking strong female heroines, a comedy-drama police-procedural television series like ABC’s Castle probably wouldn’t be at the top of most people’s list of places to start. Yet the show’s female lead – homicide detective Kate Beckett, played by Stana Katic – is a great example of a well-designed, successful character who also fits the bill as strong, female, and heroic.