First Podcast! Topic: Representation of Women in the Media

I am over the moon to introduce the beginning of a new facet of Her Story Arc today. On Sunday, October 26th myself, Jen Stayrook, and Lindsay Ann met on Google Hangouts and recorded our conversation. We’ve turned that conversation into a podcast that covers topics ranging from the male gaze in Anime, to character… Read More

Playing Another Life — Dungeons and Dragons Learning Diary 1

With being such a fan of fantasy, it seemed odd that I’d never played Dungeons and Dragons. But it’s difficult as an adult isn’t it? We’ve all moved across the country in different directions, and booking long trips home every other week to make a group isn’t feasible. There’s things like work getting in the… Read More

Sailor Moon Crystal Act VIII: Minako

Warning: Spoilers Be sure to check out the Sailor Moon Crystal Page for reviews of Acts I through VII in case you missed them! I was a bit delayed in watching the latest Sailor Moon Crystal episode due to being a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding last weekend, but something tells me that Usagi would be… Read More

The Shining Girls: A Feminist Time Travel Murder Mystery

I picked up this book on a whim while perusing the fiction/scifi section at my local library. I’m not usually one to read murder mysteries or thrillers, so the fact I walked out of the building with this book in hand is a testament to the cover art and book description: In Depression-era Chicago, Harper… Read More

Time Travel Murder Mystery Book Recommendation

I picked up this book on a whim while perusing the fiction/scifi section at my local library. I’m not usually one to read murder mysteries or thrillers, so the fact I walked out of the building with this book in hand is a testament to the cover art and book description: In Depression-era Chicago, Harper… Read More

All My Pixel Ladies

I’ve been playing a bit of Life is Feudal lately, and by “a bit,” I really mean, “twelve hours in front of the computer at a time so I had Chinese food delivered.” It’s still in Alpha so I know any kind of review of the game would be unfair, and despite what people on… Read More