How to Avoid Gender Pronouns in Your Writing

Photo by melschmitz Yesterday I began working on my submission for the Feminist Utopia Project (deadline: July 15th) and now I have some serious heartache. My vision is to write a world that has moved beyond our current language heavily steeped in gender binary. But how the heck do I use new pronouns without completely confusing the reader?… Read More

“Edge of Tomorrow” Earned My Love

In the last few weeks a fantastic article written by Tasha Robinson entitled “We’re Losing all Our Strong Female Characters Trinity Syndrome” has made the rounds on the internet. She does a really good job explaining how the “strong female characters” we have seen in the latest movies are still failing female watchers. She cited… Read More

Sailor Moon Crystal Viewing Party! Begin the Countdown

The moment is nigh. We have waited with bated breath for all these years, watching and rewatching our favorite grainy (or digitally remastered for some lucky ducks) episodes.  Starting July 5th at 3 am Pacific Time our wishes will be filled. That is only 9 DAYS AWAY PEOPLE. You can stream episodes on Hulu or CrunchyRoll for FREE.… Read More

Graffiti Rogue Tank @ HerUniverse.com – Yes, I want it!

So I was a little bit skeptical at first when I learned about HerUniverse.com and the new women’s clothing line that they would be selling. The original ads I saw seemed to emphasize the male heroes morphed into feminine clothing. Not that there is anything necessarily wrong with that – there are lots of ladies out… Read More

Did You Know People are Campaigning for a NEW XENA MOVIE?!

  I had NO idea that there was an underground movement to bring Xena back via movie. Apparently, last year in an interview BAD ASS actress Lucy Lawless even detailed how she would want it to go. I have suddenly come down with Xena fever and nothing will cure it except seeing her on the… Read More