Year: 2015
How To Win a Free DVD at Salt Lake Comic...
How To Win a Free DVD at Salt Lake Comic Con A con is only as good as its free swag. I’ve typically gotten skunked by Salt Lake Comic Con in this department, but this year, I discovered that it’s still possible to take home a geeky memento without digging into the budget that you’ve
The 6 Best Writing Tips From Salt Lake Comic Con...
Instead of writing up my outline for an ambitious new novel, though, I’ll bring you the six best writing tips I’ve gleaned over the course of this year’s Salt Lake Comic Con. … read more
Shadow Con: Writing Advice from the Literary Underbelly of Salt...
It’s easy to get caught up in the naked enthusiasm of Salt Lake Comic Con. Even in the first few moments after I set foot in the Salt Palace, I could sense a sudden release of pent-up excitement and joy. … read more
Privilege Check!
Privilege Check! -A white guy searches for value in the Women of Marvel panel- The Women of Marvel panel at this year’s Salt Lake Comic Con aimed to, and I quote, “discuss the women of Marvel and what it means for their future.” Nevermind finding a referent for that “it,” there isn’t one in the
The Impact of Avatar and Korra: The Last Ear-bender
The Impact of Avatar and Korra: The Last Ear-bender I got onto the Avatar bandwagon pretty late in the game, around the time that Book 2 of Legend of Korra was announced. Of course once I got started I think it took me the space of two weeks to watch all of the original series
Danielle Powers: Post-super Superheroes
Artist’s Alley is a bustling place, but even among the din, Dani’s voice is a presence impossible to ignore. Incredibly enthusiastic, Powers rocks a Spider-Gwen cosplay as she gives me the rundown of her work and upcoming projects. Our conversation is sporadic as she flits between answering my questions and greeting everyone who comes up
Review: Grapefruit Sculpin
This IPA pours a nice, nearly clear, golden-orange color with two healthy fingers of off-white head that lingers nearly to the last drop. … read more
Review: Being Evel
Director Daniel Junge helms Being Evel that operates in the same entertaining fashion as previous hip Sundance films … read more
Review: Sugar House Review #11
Sugar House Review’s Spring/Summer 2015 installment is a literary pleasure from beginning to end. … read more
Review: Act of Aggression
While the lack of RTS representation has left a gap in my gaming identity, it’s one that has been lovingly addressed by Act of Aggression … read more
Aroma Soul and Co.
Between the rustic, woody fragrance of Frankincense and Cypress essential oils and the full-bodied aroma of Lavender and Melissa, the Bearded Veteran Formula completely took me in at first sniff. … read more
Local Music Reviews October 2015
Reviews of local bands like Baby Gurl, New Shack, Talia Keys and more. … read more