Costuming Duplication Part 3: One Harley Quinn Story

My discussions with cosplayers about the inevitable duplication of the same costumed character at an event unveiled one story about a HARLEY QUINN that shows the heartfelt sincerity within a fan of a character.

Costuming: Should duplication of characters be avoided or encouraged?

After spending hours toiling away at a sewing machine or sanding fiberglass, you walk through a main entrance dressed in your best costume and wait for the cameras to turn your way. What happens if they don’t?

Are male gamers’ rape jokes repelling girls from the games? (links nsfw)

Are male gamers’ rape jokes repelling girls from the games? I was alarmed that the answer is No. Many thanks to gamer Raychul Moore for the interview.

Part 2: The Femme Fatale Continues

My interview with pulp writer SEAN H. TAYLOR continues as we dive into the hypnotic lure of the FEMME FATALE.

The Role of the Femme Fatale – Interview with Writer Sean H. Taylor Part 1

Interview with Sean H. Taylor discussing the role of the femme fatale in media.

Did you know about the Inkwell Awards and Ms. Inkwell?

I can’t even remember when I first heard about the INKWELL AWARDS but I can easily remember the first time I met JOE SINNOTT, comics’ greatest inker. Ms. Inkwell is the spokesmodel and you can vote for your favorite Ms. Inkwell.

Geek Moms Podcast talks about Women of Wonder Day

Nicole Wakelin talked with me and Cathe Poste about WOMEN OF WONDER DAY.

Interview: @cunningminx (PolyAmory Weekly) talking about sex, costumes & Pop Culture characters

Minx and I discuss sexuality of comic book characters, bondage/S&M imagery of favorite characters like Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman and Princess Leia and talking to your partners about using costumes and fantasy role playing in the bedroom.

@BluewaterProd responds to accusations

Yesterday I featured an emotional story about a new artist to the comics scene who feels that her work was unjustly manipulated by BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS. When LAURA GUZZO was hired by Bluewater, she was off-the-charts excited to land a deal to create the cover for the POLITICAL POWER: HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON one-shot biographical comic. The shine slowly tarnished over the eight-month period between when Guzzo was hired and when the comic hit shelves. Bluewater representative JEROME MAIDA was informed that I had questions and we began emailing in the middle of the night to get those questions answered.

Bluewater Productions scars another rising comics star

Then the comic book arrived and Guzzo was horrified to see someone else’s digital tracing over her work.