I’ve been thinking a lot about what we expect of the people who we’ve chosen as role models. When Shailene Woodley recently said she was not a feminist, many in the feminist blogosphere were upset. Was I saddened? Yes. But I wasn’t exactly surprised. Shay is after all, a 23 year-old actress. Her focus is … Continue reading Thinking about Women in the Public Eye and Saying the word “Feminism”
Why I’ll Fight the Haters Over Ms. Marvel
I’m waiting to meet up with my friends at the end of the work day today to head to our Local Comic Store (LCS) to pick up (among all the other comics I need to pick up from the last two weeks), the first issue of the new Ms. Marvel written by G. Willow Wilson. Without … Continue reading Why I’ll Fight the Haters Over Ms. Marvel
To the Dudebros of Hall H
This year was my third San Diego Comic Con (SDCC), and it held with the tradition of being an amazing weekend filled with fun and friends and sunshine that once again left me with a feeling that I was almost there, almost at the point where I am doing what I’m supposed to be doing. … Continue reading To the Dudebros of Hall H
On My Memories of Teenage Phone Calls
I was shocked today to see a news story about a mom who gave her son a new phone for Christmas but did so along with an 18-point “contract” about how he’ll be allowed to use it. Much of the commentary on the Internet and the radio ranged from “what a fabulous idea” to “that’s … Continue reading On My Memories of Teenage Phone Calls
TV Tuesday – Doctor Who
I have some exciting news about a new endeavour I'm taking on. A few weeks ago on Twitter I responded to a post inquiring about interest in a feminist blog about Doctor Who, intrigued I volunteered to be one of the writers for this new feminist space. Today I have posted my first blog on … Continue reading TV Tuesday – Doctor Who
Friday Reads: Mastiff
Book: Mastiff Author: Tamora Pierce Published: 2011 Pages: 581 Category: fiction: Young Adult I was really looking forward to the final book in Tamora Pierce's Beka Cooper trilogy, but Mastiff did not end up being exactly what I was hoping for in wrapping up the series. Instead of taking place in familiar locations or familiar … Continue reading Friday Reads: Mastiff
Friday Reads: Matched and Crossed
Book Titles: Matched & Crossed Author: Ally Condie Published: 2010 & 2011 Pages: 366 & 367 Category: fiction: young adult Ally Condie's books, Matched and Crossed explore a dystopian world where citizen movement is tracked, culture is regulated, and your partners are decided for you. Citizens wear a uniform except on three special occasions where they … Continue reading Friday Reads: Matched and Crossed
Why I Never Know What To Say To Authors
Last night was the last stop on John Green's The Fault In Our Stars book tourand also the first stop in Canada! It was great to have both John and his brother Hank in Vancouver, as the Green brothers said, it was like the internet, but in real life! John read from TFIOS (as I … Continue reading Why I Never Know What To Say To Authors
Friday Reads: The Name of The Star
Title: The Name of the Star Author: Maureen Johnson Published: 2011 Pages: 372 Category: Fiction: Young Adult The Name of the Star is a bit of a departure for Maureen Johnson. While Maureen consistently writes about awesome, independent, intelligent teens, they usually don't have to solve a murder. And there usually aren't paranormal elements involved. … Continue reading Friday Reads: The Name of The Star
The Fault in Our Stars [no spoilers]
Title: The Fault in Our Stars Author: John Green Published: 2012 Pages: 313 Category: fiction: young adult When I finished John Green's first novel, Looking For Alaska, I vividly remember getting out of bed and writing at my desk for pages and pages. There was so much to think about, to reflect on, and I … Continue reading The Fault in Our Stars [no spoilers]
Philippa Adams 