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Reflecting on a top ten moments for 2011 in a blog post is really something I’m doing for me, because I like to see where I thought I’d go and where I actually ended up. It helps in future goal-setting and gives me a bright spot to return to when I need a pick-me-up. But if you want to catch up on what’s been happening at FANgirl Blog, I’ve got a lot of the year captured in today’s post. In reverse order, my top ten of 2011…
Read moreToday is kind of exciting. For the first time in a long time, I’m working at an office that will close for the holidays.
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After some great feedback on her Revan review, Linda’s back with a review of Deceived by Paul S. Kemp.
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Tomorrow is the second annual Wear Star Wars, Share Star Wars Day – a celebration of geek pride. For those who don’t know the origins of last year’s inaugural day, I encourage you to read the full blog post written by the mother of an adopted girl who has affectionately become known as Star Wars Katie.
Read moreFANgirl interviews Del Rey editor Frank Parisi about his role as In-House Coordinator for Star Wars.
Read moreHappy Holidays! Or at least that’s what it felt like today. Today Erich Schoeneweiss of Del Rey released the cover of X-wing: Mercy Kill at the Star Wars Facebook page and a synopsis at Suvudu.com.
Read moreLast year’s Holiday Wishlist was such a success, I started compiling a list of goodies as I came across them throughout 2011.
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Without further ado, check our newest blogger’s review of the recently released novel Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan, by Drew Karpyshyn.
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Over the last three weeks on The Clone Wars, we’ve watched the two concluding episodes of the Umbara arc featuring General Krell, Captain Rex, and the 501st, and first episode of the Zygerria arc based on the Slaves of the Republic comic by Season One head writer Henry Gilroy. More than most episodes in the series, these stories have overtly looked forward to the characters’ fates and back into their pasts at the experiences that have shaped them.
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In assessing the messages of a product or brand, I find myself observing the nuances through the lens of a professional roadway and signalization engineer. The crux of my job boils down to making sure that clear signals are given to drivers and pedestrians to avoid confusion. As someone who manages the message of my professional business, as well, last month I noticed a curious series of events related to the Star Wars Expanded Universe that highlighted how, at times, the messages being sent to the fans are at cross-purposes.
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