Geek culture is in its golden age. The ability to understand and connect to this world isn’t as male dominated as many believe. We have come a long way since Ada Lovelace scribbled her “Notes” and Mary Shelley published The Modern Prometheus anonymously. Check the credits of your favorite comic, and you will see that… Continue reading Women’s Work
Author: Heather E. Houston
A southern gal without southern sensibilities, my propensity for the nerdier side of life leaves me with many interests and hobbies. When I'm not playing with my littles, I'm creating. There is usually no rhyme or reason. Life strikes me differently than most, which grants me a unique perspective.
The Return of Doctor Mysterio DVD/Blu Ray Review
Harmony Shoal is back and waiting patiently for you to turn your pretty, little head in the Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio DVD/Blu Ray with extra features released by BBC Home Entertainment. I was hooked from the moment I saw swinging, red satin. He then turned on that new sonic of his, and… Continue reading The Return of Doctor Mysterio DVD/Blu Ray Review
Supergirl 2X14 Review
Supergirl 2×14CW Season 2 Episode 14 “Homecoming” This “Homecoming” sends us reeling as we ride the roller-coaster of intrigue and suspense that leaves us with more questions than answers. As lighthearted as the last episode (Mr. and Mrs. Mxyzptlk) was is how deep this Supergirl episode goes! I enjoyed how this episode, like the rest… Continue reading Supergirl 2X14 Review
An RPG Journey: The Path Less Traveled
My love for tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) did not take the conventional path. As the only child of a single mother, my resources were limited. However, we were able to afford cards, which I would deal out to each imaginary player and makeup games to get them to interact. My RPG journey was winding. I… Continue reading An RPG Journey: The Path Less Traveled
Supergirl: Being Super #1 (Review)
Supergirl: Being Super #1 DC Comics Story: Mariko Tamaki Penciller: Joelle Jones Inkers: Sandu Florea Colorist: Kelly Fitzpatrick We all know the story. Girl of unknown origins. Girl has superpowers. Girl hides superpowers. You would believe that the tale just gets old. You may be wrong on this one. Mariko Tamaki portrays Kara as a moody teenager just looking for… Continue reading Supergirl: Being Super #1 (Review)
Getting Back to the Basics of Fantasy Roleplay Games
In the age of better graphics and faster computers, the gaming scene is experiencing a shift and not necessarily in the direction many would expect. We will explore some tabletop roleplaying game (TRPG) basics and how to get started. More and more people are putting away the controller and bringing out their dice. This is… Continue reading Getting Back to the Basics of Fantasy Roleplay Games
Super Monster in “Superman” #13 (review)
Superman #13 DC Comics Story: Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Penciller: Doug Mahnke Inkers: Jaime Mendoza, Keith Champagne, and Norm Rapmund Colorist: Wil Quintana Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason wrapped up this arc with a pretty, little bow. However, I expected more from DC’s golden boy. It felt forced as if they were trying… Continue reading Super Monster in “Superman” #13 (review)