Inclusivity at ConnectiCon
Connecticut’s multi-fandom summer convention, ConnectiCon, puts an emphasis on inclusivity on the show floor and beyond.
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Author: Anika Dane
Anika Dane works at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. A writer of words. A dancer of dreams. An author, podcaster, and lecturer studying the intersections of pop culture and mental health. A feminist and a fashionista. A teacher and a student. Social Justice Magical Girl. Bohemian revolutionary. Secretly a dragon.
Centering the Family in ‘Ms. Marvel’
Thursday evening the Paley Center for Media in New York City held a screening of the first episode of ‘Ms. Marvel’ followed by a Q&A with cast members and crew.
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Fandom Stories: Anika and the Boy Wizard
Continuing the Fandom Stories series, Anika describes her time in the ‘Harry Potter’ fandom, with Wizard Rock and online sorting communities.
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Remembering Aron Eisenberg
Remembering Aron Eisenberg (1969-2019), best known as Nog in ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.’ Actor, photographer, personality, husband, father, friend.
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Convention Side Quests at ConnectiCon 2019
Anika and her daughters go on side quests at their home convention in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Who Was a Superhero For the Night at the 2019 Academy Awards?
We found Spider-Man, multiple Disney princesses, and even Waluigi at the 2019 Academy Awards. Fashion, Bingo, and puns from the 91st Oscars!
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Superhero of the Night for the 2019 Grammy Awards
From Cardi B to Janelle Monae, we present the fashion superheroes to be found at this year’s Grammy Awards!
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Spooky Tricks and Treats in the Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s historic amusement park, presents their annual Halloween attraction “The Haunted Graveyard” for October 2018.
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It’s Costober, the Best Season for Everyday Cosplay
It’s autumn in the northeast United States and our con season is winding down, but with Halloween around the corner, October is the best time to practice everyday cosplay!
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Celebrating National Read-a-Book Day
September 6 is National Read a Book Day! It’s a great time to participate in The Great American Read.
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An Interview With ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Space Mom Vanessa Marshall
Last weekend at ConnectiCon, I was lucky enough to sit down with voice actress Vanessa Marshall for a conversation that touched on family dynamics within Star Wars, sexism in Hollywood, violence in video games, and how conventions bring people together.
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Looking for America’s Favorite Novel: The Great American Read
The upcoming PBS series ‘The Great American Read’ kicked off last Friday with the reveal of the one hundred titles in contention for “America’s Favorite Novel”. Anika’s only read 39 of the 100 titles, how many have you read?
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My Feral Cat: Madison’s Story
Born feral and marked special needs after losing an eye, Madison needed a little extra care, but now she’s an important member of our cat family.
Continue Reading10 Characters Who Deserve a ‘Star Wars Story’ Anthology Film
In honor of Star Wars 40th anniversary, Anika shares the top ten characters who deserve a ‘Star Wars’ Story anthology film!
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Interview With a Professional Magical Girl Enthusiast
GeekMom Anika interviews Nina, a professional magical girl enthusiast, about the history and cultural exchange of magical girls from around the world.
Continue ReadingFake Geek Mom? Imposter Syndrome at Conventions
I was writing, regularly, for a comic book blog I had co-founded but when I walked into NYCC my heart started racing and I couldn’t catch my breath because I felt like a fake. And the worst thing you can be at a convention is a fake geek girl.
Continue Reading‘Semblance’: A Game By Nyamakop
‘Semblance’ is described as a puzzle platformer featuring a world made out of playdough. Read what GeekMom Anika learned interviewing its makers!
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On Cosplaying Strong Female Characters, an Interview With Michael Nguyen
Cosplayer Michael Nguyen is on a mission to break down gender barriers and support strong female characters through his craft.
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Broadway’s ‘Allegiance’ Coming to a Theater Near You
American families need to have a conversation about the internment of Japanese-American citizens during WWII. Going to ‘Allegiance’ is a great way to start!
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Fantastic Beasts and Why to Find Them
Anika has seen the first 10 minutes of ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ and is now plotting (another) midnight release.
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