Author: GeekMom

This time last year I reviewed The Forcing by Paul E. Hardisty. The Descent, publishing this month, is a companion novel, continuing where The Forcing left off, but whilst filling in some more of the historical backstory. Combined, the novels form a gloriously whole, arguably greater than its parts, giving us a haunting eco-thriller that lingers in the memory.  […]

MegaCon hit Orlando hard February 1st – 4th, 2024 with high-profile guests, amazing artists, and impressive panels to entertain and educate conventioneers of all ages. This massive four-day con was the mecca for geeks from all walks of life. With an estimated 190,000 people in attendance, it was the not-to-be-missed event of the year so […]

Biome /ˈbīˌōm/ (noun): a large, naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra. Play as a fearless environmentalist, working to develop a flourishing and diverse biome! What Is Biome? Biome is a tableau-building game for 1-4 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 90 minutes to play. […]

As part of the dual anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons—50 years for the game, and 10 years for the 5th edition—Wizards of the Coast has been teasing the release of revised editions of the core rulebooks for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Playtesting has been underway for months, and feedback has improved the efforts of […]

In the Valley of a Thousand Dewdrops, in the world of Mycelia, mushroom folk gather magical dewdrops from their forests and bring them to the Shrine of Life to get help from the Goddess of the Forest. In the new tabletop game Mycelia, you must gain the support of the mysterious and heroic forest dwellers […]

Following up on my columns about comics for kids and young adults in the past month, this week I’ve got some comic books for adults. A few of these may be appropriate for older teens—some of them have content that may not be appropriate for younger readers, but others I think will just not interest […]

Shortly before Christmas, I received a care package from Symbiote Studios, a creator of fine pop-culture plushies from big-name licenses (including My Little Pony) as well as their own homegrown creations (like Catnip Bravo). Included were Dinobot Slug from the Transformers line and the titular Shovel Knight himself. While neither shape-changing outer space robots nor […]

The Fights That Make Us arrived unlooked for in the post. I have a mystery friend at Usborne Books, who sends me books for review, and I have them to thank for opening my eyes to some amazing children’s fiction published in the last 12 months. Usborne’s stable of authors seems to be able to deliver […]

I was disappointed in many ways with what 2023 had to offer. Looking back on my Geekdad preview of 2023 movies, so few of them impressed me. Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny was decent, but not what I’d call inspired. Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse was nowhere near as good as the first film […]

Sometimes it can be hard to find romantic Valentine’s Day gifts for the gamers in your life. FanRoll, formerly known as Metallic Dice Games, is filling that gap with several different sets of Valentine’s Day-themed polyhedral dice sets. They recently sent a couple of those sets along to me to check out. Baby’s Breath Pink […]

A new month means a new pile of books. Here’s what I’m hoping to read in the next 28 (oh, no – 29!) days. If you want to check out my January 2023 reviews, you can do so, here.  Children’s Books Starting my children’s book choices for February is The Fight That Made Us by Sarah Haggar […]

For anyone of my, ahem, seasoned years, The Jim Henson Company’s Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal were must-watch movies. From David Bowie’s performance as the Goblin King, to the “mmmmmmm” of the Skeksis Chamberlain, and all the wildly inventive puppet creations in between, these movies left an indelible print on the minds of viewers. And […]

DC’s How To Lose A Guy Gardner In 10 Days #1 cover, via DC Comics. How To Lose A Guy Gardner In Ten Days #1 – Kenny Porter, Aaron J. Waltke, Danny Lore, Marguerite Sauvage, Alex Galer, Dennis Hopeless, Brendan Hay, George Mann, Writers; Nick Robles, Ivan Shavrin, Ted Brandt/Ro Stein, Marguerite Sauvage, Derek Charm, […]

It’s been a little while since my last time-travel column, but I’ve got a couple of books for you this week! Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Big Time Trouble by Dan Rajai Abdo and Jason Linwood Patterson I’ve written up a number of the Blue, Barry & Pancakes comic books—each one is a short, silly episode, suitable […]

Once upon a time, I was an avid camper. I love getting outdoors and spending time around a fire, fishing, and simply enjoying nature that isn’t on a documentary. One thing that curtailed my enjoyment of camping, however, was my doctor prescribing me a CPAP machine for my sleep apnea. Now, I look and sound […]

Close followers of my GeekDad posts may be aware that I’m going through an existential crisis regarding my book reviews. I’m lurching about trying to find a way to make engaging content, find reading time, and provide a good service to the authors whose work I’ve been lucky enough to read. All too often, great […]

30 Day Challenge: Embroidery by Jessica Anderson (Author) When the blasted pandemic hit, I dimly remembered how to embroider from my elementary school years. When embroidery presented itself as an alternative to pass the time, I started from scratch, and have never looked back: it is something to do with your hands, to keep yourself […]

Two weeks ago I shared some comics for kids. This week I’ve got some more comics, this time for young adults. The age definition for “young adults” can be a little hazy at times, but generally I’m using it for kids 12 and up. Most of the books in this stack have high schoolers as […]

As you know, I’m a big fan of Game Theory Tables. GeekDad has been along with them since the launch of their first table, The Origins. I reviewed the table back in 2020, and it has steadfastly served as my gaming table ever since. Game Theory Tables has continued to expand their gaming table offerings […]

Is there anybody out there who doesn’t love Loki? Well, Thor, obviously, but of all the pantheons of all the gods, Loki would probably rate very high on the “most entertaining” scale. Tom Hiddleston’s excellent portrayal of him for the MCU has only heightened the globe’s Loki love. British author, Louie Stowell now offers us […]