Are you and your family prepared for an emergency situation? If an earthquake strikes and takes out power, do you have what you’ll need to ride it out until emergency services can get to you? What if the government is overthrown and you’re forced to go on the run? Do […]
Sun Devil Fan Fair: Little Cons Make All the Difference
When I was in high school it was nearly impossible to find a convention of any sort anywhere near where I lived. To be fair, I lived in either rural upstate New York or rural Missouri in high school thanks to the US Army. That’s not exactly the sort of […]
Nintendo’s Street Pass and Conventions Are the Perfect Match
I have had a 3DS for a while now. I got mine back in September 2013 to help me pass the time, since back then I was spending hours every week in doctors’ offices. The fact that I knew Pokemon X was coming out in a few weeks was also a […]
Dragon Age: Inquisition Set to Release October 7th
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO2h4qUNJ60] I don’t know about you, but I am crying in excitement for Bioware’s new Dragon Age game coming out this Fall. I’m not going to lie, I still enjoy Origins more than Dragon Age II but I remain excited to see where Inquisition will take us. The gameplay trailer released today showcases the […]
TNT’s Upcoming ‘The Last Ship’ Does Apocalyptic Fiction Right
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkqKLSCDvL8] I love WonderCon. Not only is it a fun, more laid back convention but they also have some of the best television premier events ever. Last year, Therese and I were able to see the first two episodes of NBC’s Hannibal. This year, Jane and I got to see […]
Zany to the Max! The Cast of Animaniacs is reuniting at MomoCon!
Did you love Animaniacs as a kid? Did you learn your countries of the world, state capitols and presidents from the Warner Brothers and the Warner sister Dot? Are you going to MomoCon in Atlanta this year? Well, if you just answered “yes” to all three of those questions, you’re […]
Authors and Readers – Friend or Foes? [Guest Post]
As part of our tour stop for Expiration Day we’ve got a guest post from the author, William Campbell Powell! We asked him to muse on what it’s like to be a new author in a time where participatory fandom has become the norm. Fans and authors have become used to immediate […]
William Campbell Powell’s Expiration Day is a Hidden Gem Among YA Sci-Fi
Don’t forget to ENTER HERE for a chance to win your own copy of Expiration Day and an awesome Tor Teen bag! Three winners will be selected at the end of the book tour so check it out. Expiration Day Author: William Campbell Powell Release Date: April 22, 2014 Publisher: Tor Teen Source: NetGalley DRC Genre(s): YA Science […]
Unboxing April 2014: Loot Crate vs. Nerd Block
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2mgNUvBO00&w] Loot Crate vs. Nerd Block – April 2014 Loot Crate and Nerd Block are two very big subscription box companies. They both have a large fan base and they both consistently give out awesome product in their boxes. Loot Crate costs $13.37 a month plus shipping which comes out […]
Kickstarter Round-Up: Things So Awesome, We’ll Never Afford Them Edition!
Apologies for the late posting this week, we were a group spread thin with Awesome Con and Wondercon coverage! Check out our Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates on con coverage and enjoy these amazing (but expensive!) Kickstarter projects we love, but are too poor to enjoy! The Mini […]