What Makes A Fan A Fan?

Lake Charles, LA I often read reports, opinion pieces, blog posts, and social media comments related to fans and fandom.  Most of them boast about the true fans of a certain sports team or the hardcore fans of certain superheroes.  Some of these fan groups that are mentioned have actually been given names like Trekkies/Trekkers,Continue reading “What Makes A Fan A Fan?”

Excellent Conventions That Are Happening In The Gulf South

Biloxi, MS and Lake Charles, LA Biloxi, MS is home to one of the biggest “little” conventions in all of the United States.  Each year it is home to CoastCon, a fan-run convention that focuses on gaming, fantasy, and science fiction.  I’ve had the great opportunity to attend this convention on two occasions and hopeContinue reading “Excellent Conventions That Are Happening In The Gulf South”

Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con

New Orleans, LA, February 7-9 There are very few things in this world that I enjoy more than going to comic and science fiction conventions.  These conventions are the only places (outside of fan group meetings and get togethers) that I can truly nerd out and have no need to worry about backlash or scrutiny. Continue reading “Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con”