Featured Nerd: Tara Theoharis Interview by Terra Olsen What are you nerdy for? I’m nerdy for blogging! It’s the perfect mix of writing, social media, and wasting time on the internet. 😉 Plus it gives me a fantastic way to tell like-minded folks about all of the cool things I find. How did you discover blogging? […]
Tag Archives: Interview
August 28
Interview with a PAX Ten-Timer
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Interview with a PAX Ten-Timer, Tristan Stanley Interview by: Terra Clarke Olsen I interviewed my co-worker, Tristan Stanley, for a Seattle Weekly PAX article (out today, so be sure to get your copy). I found the interview so touching that I wanted to post it here. How long have you been a gamer? TS: All my life. […]
July 05
Meet the Staff
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Meet the Staff: Andrea Cole Interview by Terra Olsen What are your favorite things to nerd out on? A better question might be “What don’t I nerd out on?” But seriously, I love all things Disney, food and cooking, and Roman history. You can read all about my love of Disney in my Nerd of […]
April 26
Nerd Guy of the Month
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Meet Patrick, a Voice Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen Although you’re a nerd for many things (science, video games, etc), some people might be surprised to discover that you’re a voice nerd (that’s right, we’re coining a new term). How did you discover your love for singing and doing voices? Funny thing, I always wanted […]
April 19
Interview with Marina, Founder of Girly Geeky Clothing
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Interview with Marina, Founder of Girly Geeky Clothing Interview by Terra Olsen Tell me about yourself. My name is Marina Eichenberg. I am the Girly Geek. Currently I live in Issaquah and work as a Toddler teacher. I spend my days making messes (but mostly cleaning them up) and love it! It’s so much fun […]
April 05
Meet the Staff
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Meet the Staff: Meg Humphrey Interview by Terra Olsen What are your favorite things to nerd out on? Star Wars, obviously. Specifically within Star Wars I focus on ewoks, Hoth, Jabba’s Palace, LEGO sets, and fan-made collectables. I’m also crazy about Stargate (the movie, SG-1, and Atlantis), criminology, sea creatures, Kirby, Disney, delicious food, shoujo […]
March 29
Nerd Guy of the Month
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Meet Balogun, a Steamfunk and Steampunk Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen What are you nerdy for? I am a total nerd for Steampunk, Steamfunk and Sword and Soul, which is African-inspired Epic and Heroic Fantasy. I think a lot of people are familiar with Steampunk, but not necessarily Steamfunk. Can you please elaborate on what […]
March 22
Nerd of the Week
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Meet Kiri, a Shakespeare Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen You’re a fantasy writer, but you are also a complete Shakespeare nerd. How did Shakespeare spark the nerd in you? Shakespeare’s writing is all about layers; layers of meaning, layers of reference, layers of intent and I’ve always had an extreme natural curiosity (earning me the nickname of […]
March 20
Interview with Ruby Mimosa, Founder of The Burlesque Boutique
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Interview with Ruby Mimosa, Founder of The Burlesque Boutique Interview by Terra Olsen Tell me about yourself. My name is Ruby Mimosa and I am known as The Island Flower. I am a burlesque performer here in Seattle with The Atomic Bombshells. I also teach burlesque classes at Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque. I […]
March 15
Nerd of the Week
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Meet Heather, a Crochet Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen What are you nerdy for? I’m nerdy for lots of things, including books and movies. At the moment, I’m especially nerdy for crafts! Specifically, crocheting geeky hats. How did you discover nerdy crochet? My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was in gradeschool. I’ve […]
March 08
Meet the Staff
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Meet the Staff: LB Chambers Interview by Terra Olsen What are your favorite things to nerd out on? Literature! Basically anything written I will read, and I mean ANYTHING (as a child I was caught reading whatever was left around, camera instructions, adult novels, home and garden magazines- everything!) I lean towards non-fiction (like Incognito- […]
March 01
Nerd of the Week
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Meet Tammy, a Japanese Street Fashion Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen You have a lot of nerdy passions, but many seem to go together in your love for Japanese Street Fashion. How did Japanese Street Fashion spark the nerd in you? As a fan of Japanese pop culture, street fashion has always been one of […]