5 Things That Inspired ‘The Voices of Martyrs’ by Maurice Broaddus

March 31, 2017

This week we welcome author Maurice Broaddus to Geek Speaks...Fiction! Maurice has written many pieces of wonderful speculative fiction that…

The Legendary (and Adaptable) Castle Birthday Party

March 31, 2017

An overview of the author's medieval-themed 9th birthday party, with food, games, and decorating ideas that can be adapted to…

“Follow the Spiders”: GeekMom Enters the Forbidden Forest

March 31, 2017

Today, The Forbidden Forest officially opens its gates to the public. Last week we were able to take an early…

The Tale of My Spring Break Breaking Point

March 30, 2017

How my kids' outlook on fun helped me see the good times in a terrible, awful, no-good, very bad spring…

Travel In ‘Star Wars’ Style

March 30, 2017

Unfortunately, this luggage won't take you to a galaxy far, far, away but it is cool to take on your…

Fake Geek Mom? Imposter Syndrome at Conventions

March 30, 2017

I was writing, regularly, for a comic book blog I had co-founded but when I walked into NYCC my heart…

‘West of Loathing’ Brings Westerns into Gaming …With Stick Figures

March 29, 2017

If you've ever been a Kingdom of Loathing fan, there's a new stick figure sheriff in town: West of Loathing.

Get To Know a Hero: Colleen Wing

March 29, 2017

Everyone, Colleen Wing. Colleen, everyone.

Myke Cole: On Historical Diversity and Writing Fiction

March 27, 2017

Gentleman, scholar, author, Hunter, and cat whisperer Myke Cole talks historical diversity and fiction with GeekMom Shiri.

‘Rogue One’ on Blu-ray and Digital: Not the Extras You’re Looking For

March 27, 2017

Patricia digs into the bonus features included in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' Unfortunately, they left a lot to…

Creativity: “Involve Me and I Will Understand.”

March 26, 2017

How can anyone be engaged in creative action without active involvement? Squishing the clay allows your hands to shape it.…

‘Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book – An Enchanting Original Story’

March 25, 2017

Beast's castle library takes center stage in this new story about a tale as old as time.

Battle Borne: J.L. Murray on Writing ‘Monstrous’

March 25, 2017

J.L. Murray is known for dark speculative fiction that is poignant and insightful, and has been known to make grown…

GeekMom Fashion Inspiration: Mori Girl Rey

March 25, 2017

Mori Girl, a Japanese fashion style that translates as "forest girl," struck me as a perfect fit for putting together…

Transitioning From Picture Books to Novels, the Experimental Way

March 24, 2017

Here's how I transitioned my first child's bedtime read-aloud routine from picture books to novels, and how we're doing it…

‘Join the Resistance’ With a Thrilling Adventure Middle Grade Series

March 24, 2017

The new middle grade series gives 'Star Wars' a fresh perspective in a fun read.

Alexa Can Be on Your Android Phone Now, Too

March 24, 2017

Amazon's Alexa is now available on the Huawei Mate 9. See what it looks like and how well it works.

Gamifying Life (May Possibly) Work for Me!

March 24, 2017

After unexpected success tracking eating habits with points, Amy wonders what other chores might be easier with a gamification system…

Most Wanted: ‘Colt Express’ Goes Digital

March 24, 2017

The Spiel des Jahres winning 'Colt Express' has been allowing us to play at being bandits for several years already,…

10 Carl Barks Comics to Read With Your Kids

March 23, 2017

Uncle Scrooge and the gang are coming back this summer. Have you read any Carl Barks lately?