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How To Win a Free DVD at Salt Lake Comic Con

How To Win a Free DVD at Salt Lake Comic...
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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 2015

The 6 Best Writing Tips From Salt Lake Comic Con...
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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 Lake Comic Con 2015

Shadow Con: Writing Advice from the Literary Underbelly of Salt...
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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!
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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
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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

Danielle Powers: Post-super Superheroes
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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

Review: Grapefruit Sculpin
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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

Review: Being Evel
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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

Review: Sugar House Review #11
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Sugar House Review’s Spring/Summer 2015 installment is a literary pleasure from beginning to end. … read more

Review: Act of Aggression

Review: Act of Aggression
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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.

Aroma Soul and Co.
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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

Local Music Reviews October 2015
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Reviews of local bands like Baby Gurl, New Shack, Talia Keys and more. … read more