Inclusivity at ConnectiCon
Connecticut’s multi-fandom summer convention, ConnectiCon, puts an emphasis on inclusivity on the show floor and beyond.
Continue ReadingConnecticut’s multi-fandom summer convention, ConnectiCon, puts an emphasis on inclusivity on the show floor and beyond.
Continue ReadingThursday 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.
Continue ReadingContinuing the Fandom Stories series, Anika describes her time in the ‘Harry Potter’ fandom, with Wizard Rock and online sorting communities.
Continue ReadingRemembering Aron Eisenberg (1969-2019), best known as Nog in ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.’ Actor, photographer, personality, husband, father, friend.
Continue ReadingAnika and her daughters go on side quests at their home convention in Hartford, Connecticut.
Continue ReadingWe found Spider-Man, multiple Disney princesses, and even Waluigi at the 2019 Academy Awards. Fashion, Bingo, and puns from the 91st Oscars!
Continue ReadingFrom Cardi B to Janelle Monae, we present the fashion superheroes to be found at this year’s Grammy Awards!
Continue ReadingLake Compounce, Connecticut’s historic amusement park, presents their annual Halloween attraction “The Haunted Graveyard” for October 2018.
Continue ReadingIt’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!
Continue ReadingSeptember 6 is National Read a Book Day! It’s a great time to participate in The Great American Read.
Continue ReadingLast 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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?
Continue ReadingBorn 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 ReadingIn honor of Star Wars 40th anniversary, Anika shares the top ten characters who deserve a ‘Star Wars’ Story anthology film!
Continue ReadingGeekMom Anika interviews Nina, a professional magical girl enthusiast, about the history and cultural exchange of magical girls from around the world.
Continue ReadingI 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’ is described as a puzzle platformer featuring a world made out of playdough. Read what GeekMom Anika learned interviewing its makers!
Continue ReadingCosplayer Michael Nguyen is on a mission to break down gender barriers and support strong female characters through his craft.
Continue ReadingAmerican families need to have a conversation about the internment of Japanese-American citizens during WWII. Going to ‘Allegiance’ is a great way to start!
Continue ReadingAnika 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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