convention & cosplay lore (est 2000)
This is the first of two editorials from me regarding the PAX East story and other related aspects. I felt I had so much to say on these subjects that splitting them was the best way to convey my thoughts….
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Drama in any community is about as rare as a needle in a pincushion; you might have to squint a little to spot it, but it’s usually present. Being a relative newbie to the cosplay community (via transitioning from RenFaire),…
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Only Good On Paper by Andrea This woman’s MUCH more than just being a hot redhead. Geek guys? Can we talk? I promise, it won’t take long. This geek chick has a bone to pick with you. Not a…
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I will never forget my first costuming group. It was the summer that changed everything. My brother and I share a gaming console. If we were well behaved and performed our chores, our dad would buy us a game…
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As I stepped into the vintage store in old town Torrance, I browsed through various evening gowns for the 1970s. Too shiny. Too low cut. Not enough cleavage support. A champagne pink dress caught my eye. It was a…
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