Writing a book in seven weeks, part 6
If you need to figure out where your values truly lie, try doing a project on a deadline. From the way I talk about running, you’d think I’d care about…
Otaku Links: The good news about gaming
Now I’m back in the swing of fall anime reviews. Here’s my reaction to Yowapeda‘s attempt to redeem Midousuji, Gundam Build Fighters TRY‘s triumphant equality, and Denki-Gai‘s sweet/sexy balance. For…
My GeekGirlCon 2014 experience
Two weekends ago, I made my first ever trip to Seattle. I didn’t visit the Space Needle, and I still don’t really know anything about the city. I was instead…
Writing a book in seven weeks, part 5
I really thought that writing these posts would keep me more accountable, so I wouldn’t experience exactly the sort of crunch time that is happening right now. But things happen.…
Otaku Links: Otaku talk, revisited
The fall season has begun, and with it my new shows! I will be reviewing Gundam Build Fighters TRY, Yowamushi Pedal: Grande Road, and Denki-Gai for Anime News Network. Denki-Gai…
Writing a book in seven weeks, part 4
On Monday evening, I came home from Geek Girl Con to a packed inbox I really wasn’t ready to tackle. Because of the time difference, I ended up devoting two days…
Otaku Links: Hi from Seattle
By the time you read this, I’m Seattle-bound. I’ll be there for Geek Girl Con, where I’m presenting panels on fandom and journalism with some stellar Internet friends. I’ve never been…
And the winner of Fandemonium is…
Last Wednesday I said I’d be giving away a copy of Rick Schindler’s Fandemonium to one lucky reader. So this morning I used Random.org to pick a commenter. The winner is…
Writing a book in seven weeks, part 3
I should have expected that I would fall behind on these posts eventually. I feel guilty doing anything, even blogging, when there’s work to be done on the book. It’s…
Otaku Links: Welcome to fall
Actually it’s been fall for a few weeks now, but I’m just starting to get into the spirit now that I can’t wear shorts everywhere anymore. Japanese 103 started this week,…