Why Are We So Hard On Our Heroines?
We love our heroines but sometimes we’re hard on them when we shouldn’t be. Why is that?
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Corrina Lawson is a multi-published author, specializing in genre romance novels with a geeky twist, a geeky tea enthusiast, and a founding editor of GeekMom.com
DC Super Hero Girls: This Time, They Asked Us
Do girls love superheroes? Mattel and DC received a resounding “yes” when they surveyed girls 6-12 about what they wanted in their superheroines.
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The Return of Lois & Clark Plus Sexy Batman in This Week’s DC Comics
Lois and Clark return, I clamor for Sexy Batman, Gordon brings humanity to the robot Batsuit, and the Bombshells and Justice League United are just plain fun.
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10 Tidbits About ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Season 3
More integrated storytelling and characters, Betsy Ross kicking ass in period wear, and a new ship is born. That and other information about ‘Sleepy Hollow,’ season 3.
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The Bat-Crew Is Back Together, Including Cassandra Cain
Things are looking up for all the Robin and for one former Batgirl this week, meanwhile Carla “Speed” McNeil takes on Wonder Woman.
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Rape by Deception in ‘Aquaman #44’ is Poorly Handled
If you’re going to include rape in a story, don’t toss it in there in a sexy sequence.
Continue Reading‘We Are Robin’–An Inventive and Unique View of Gotham
The world of Gotham shines again in DC Comics but stay away from the villain-led books.
Continue ReadingMeasuring FTL Travel For Fictional Worlds
Welcome to our weekly guest blog for science fiction authors, Geek Speaks…Fiction, where writers geek out about what makes them happy. Space opera fans, we’ve got a treat for you this week! Christie Meierz is the award winning, best selling author of the Tolari Cycle, novels of intrigue, suspense, and romance set in the future […]
Continue ReadingTalk Like a Pirate Day! Craft
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with pirate-themed origami.
Continue Reading‘Prez’: Political Polemic or Entertaining Satire?
Secret Six leads a batch of fine comics this week but the most interesting one is Prez, where Ray and I have a sharp disagreement.
Continue ReadingHorror Author Sam Sattin Creates an Imaginary Game For His Book
Gaming geek and horror writer Sam Sattin talks about creating an imaginary game for his latest horror novel.
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Giveaway: ‘The Marvels’ by Caldecott Medal Winner Brian Selznick
Win a copy of ‘The Marvels,’ a brand new book by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of ‘Hugo Cabret.’
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‘Batman #44’–A Definitive Batman story
Batman #44 is an instant classic, the classic characters Sgt. Rock and Enemy Ace re-appear, and Starfire keeps winning allies in this week’s new releases from DC Comics.
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‘Wonder Woman ’77’ Exclusive Preview
Miss the Wonder Woman television show? Check out this exclusive preview of a comic based on the show.
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Bradley Beaulieu Geeks Out on Mother/Daughter Connections
Award winning epic fantasy author Bradley P. Beaulieu delves deep into the creation of his characters.
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DC Comics This Week: You’re Gonna Love This Wonder Woman
Finally, a Wonder Woman worthy of a movie. Plus, Jim (Batman) Gordon battles a Joker robot, and Booster Gold gets a makeover.
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DC Reviews for 8/26: So That Was Lois’ Big Motivation?
We learn the not-so-great reason Lois outed Superman, Batgirl battles tigers, and DC drops books in 2 series that should be cancelled.
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‘Ant-Man’: I’ve Had Enough of the Man Pain
The predictable Ant-Man shattered my tolerance for a certain type of story.
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Romance Writers: A Safe Space For Women
We geeks often talk of safe female spaces but one already exists in the publishing world.
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Geek Speaks…Fiction! With Deborah Bailey
Deborah Bailey loves her DC Comics character, but it’s an obscure character introduced in a Lois Lane comic that spoke to her.
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