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So then, let’s talk about San Diego Comic-Con, shall we? In response to increased attention about harassment at cons in general (and SDCC in particular), SDCC spokesperson David Glanzer  stated that the con has only garnered a few reports of … Continue reading →

No, we have NOT forgotten about the SDCC-related assault, or the other issues surrounding this year’s event. We have opinions about this (as if we *didn’t*?), and will get to it more in depth once we emerge from paid work. … Continue reading →

First, we just sent a large batch of Backup Ribbons off to our Social Media Wench of Fabulousness, Danicia. If you will be at Gencon or PAX Prime, hit her up for ribbons! Look for her in the Diversity Lounge … Continue reading →

We are very excited to now be able to officially announce that our panel for Geek Girl Con, Oct. 11-12 in Seattle, has been accepted! Two-thirds of us (ThatWordGrrl and Danicia), along with our special guest Wolfcat, will discuss how … Continue reading →

***ALL POINTS TRIGGER ALERT FOR RAPE AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN LINKS*** It should not be unlikely than many people have read about the horrific news that has come to light about Marion Zimmer Bradley. Her daughter has also come … Continue reading →

We have seen this cartoon from the Oatmeal popping up in regard to the World Cup. Given that one of us lives in Southern California, we are quite well acquainted with the peculiar frenzy that is the World Cup. Add … Continue reading →

Wow — you guys came through on our first ever Flash Challenge for Phoenix Comic-con! We have two winners (so far, but some of you might surprise us later on once you have uploaded your pics). You can see their … Continue reading →

So real quick-like for anybody attending Phoenix Comic-Con this weekend. The fabulous Jamie Wyman Reddy open-sourced about 150 Backup Ribbons and has them with her at Booth 2432. If you get Backup Ribbons either from her or us and get … Continue reading →

The Good: Our panel at Clockwork Alchemy went off beautifully! Given that harassment can be a very sensitive topic, it was great that everyone had good comments, suggestions, and questions. Thanks so much to my fellow panelists, as well as … Continue reading →

Our Featured Guest bio is now up on the Clockwork Alchemy site. You can see it here. If you are attending the event, please do drop by the panel or find us wandering around the event on Friday the 23rd. … Continue reading →