Why fandom sucks
Don’t get me wrong, I think fans are the most creative, inspiring people on Earth. Fandom, on the other hand, sometimes just plain sucks. When you saw this title, maybe…
Otaku Links: Mega ultra otaku links 2
Not since September 2010 have I had this many links to share with you. But even when I wasn’t posting last week, even the two weeks I was in Hawaii,…
How to build up a writing career while you’re still in school
Every now and then, students and aspiring journalists write to me for advice about entering the field. Here’s an email I sent recently, published with permission. Hello, I am a…
Thoughts on cultural tourism in Hawaii
Salty broth. Tender noodles. A soft-boiled egg. When I’m exhausted, there’s nothing I find more comforting than a bowl of ramen. We arrived in Honolulu at what my internal clock…
Otaku Links: See you in a bit!
I’ve been engaged to my fiance for a year and six months, but this weekend my wedding day has finally arrived. I’ll be married on Sunday and then (here’s where…
Is anime streaming site Daisuki worth your time?
I was ready to hate Daisuki months before it even launched. On April 15, I got a press inquiry from the anime streaming site’s agent. Although I’m not writing professionally…
Otaku Links: Brief, incomplete, and mostly wrong
Remember Creamsicle, a pairing created from a viral Tumblr meme that asserted that some girls are better than others? There’s another, anime fandom-specific one. Above, meet my new OTP. Star Wars drawn…
Otaku Links: Juggalos, robots, and girls gone wild
Have you heard about this challenge? “Recreate any movie or game cover using only clip art and Comic Sans.” The one above is by The Study of Raba, but sorry, there…
A few of my favorite blogs
Let’s cut to the chase—I’m in a little over my head right now. I’ve got two part time jobs at ReadWrite and WordPress. Plus my smaller gigs at The Women’s…
Want to be published? How about here?
Now that Otaku Journalist has a clear mission statement—to educate geeks about reporting on niche topics—this blog is not just about me anymore. It’s also about a concept I believe very…