Stuff That Doesn't Suck 13

Stuff That Doesn’t Suck is a meme where I graciously share with you the things that I come across in a week that do not suck. This includes a variety of things from books to music to YouTube and even more. Feel free to join in on the comments or on your own blog.

IRL, the last couple of weeks have kind of sucked. I got the pseudo-con crud after Cincinnati Comic Expo and I've been trying to catch up on sleep, house work, and home work every since. I'm definitely feeling a lot better now and though I've got a ton of homework, I thought I'd take a minute to share some things I found around the Internet that didn't suck.

Flashback Friday: TV Shows I Miss (Part One)

Flashback Friday is a series where I get in the wayback machine and revisit some of my favorite things from years past. It can be anything really, random stuff from teh intarwebz, books, movies, games, et cetera. 

I love television and I have my entire life. Over the course of my 26 years, I've seen a lot of TV shows that have come and gone. Some ran their course, some were canceled too soon. Some I didn't get to see during their first run. Especially since we're at the beginning of the Fall TV premiere season, I thought I'd take a look at some gems which I particularly miss and would love to see again in some form. In addition, this list isn't ranked. I just happened to go with the first few shows that popped into my brain. I'll definitely be thinking of more.

Kentucky Art & Comics Expo Debuts Saturday

September is a busy month for local convention-goers. With Baltimore Comic Con, Cincinnati Comic Expo, and Ohio Comic Con, now in the rear view, it's time to look ahead to the debut of a show in the heart of Bluegrass country. Kentucky Art & Comics Expo is a creator-run show with the mission to showcase the best talent that Kentucky has to offer.

The list of talent includes many friends of Kentucky Geek Girl, including Tressa Bowling, Justin Stewart, Jenny Stead, Ray Coffman, and Shawn Pryor. Here's the exhibitor list with a layout of the show floor!

As you can see, there is a wide variety of local talent and there's surely to be something for everyone. In addition to the fantastic art which will be available for purchase, artists will be taking commissions and while you wait, be sure to sample the delicacies of Caramanda's Bakery and King Tut's Catering. Also, be sure to stop by and say hello to Matt and Kerry of Beaucoup Pop!

Kentucky is a state full of extremely talented people and the folks at KACE know exactly what they're doing. Collectively, the artists who will be on display have attended hundreds of conventions. I'm confident that this will be great way for artists to interact with comic and art fans. Plus, admission is free for the public! For more about the show - and to mark "attending" - be sure to visit the Facebook event page!

Kentucky Art & Comics Expo
Smiley Pete Publishing

434 Old Vine St  

Lexington, KY 40507
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
10 AM - 6 PM

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Emmy Nominations + My Picks

My personal picks are **in asterisks.** There are some that I abstained from choosing. I had some doubles, so just deal with it. I'll have a full Emmy Awards wrap-up after the ceremony. Neil Patrick Harris hosts the awards show tonight on CBS.

The Eclectic Geek Podcast: Episode 0

I love podcasting and have had the opportunity to do it a time or two in the last couple of years. So, Leila of The Fandomonium and I decided that we should start our own! On Episode 0 of The Eclectic Geek Podcast we introduce ourselves, share our geeky loves, some things that you might expect from our show, and go off on some random tangents as we are prone to do. We look forward to having guests, our geeky friends, and discussing topics that are relevant to geek culture.

You'll be able to access TEGP through Kentucky Geek Girl, The Fandomonium, and on the show's page on Podomatic.

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Debut Authors Bash: Interview with Geek Girl Author Holly Smale

 

I'm pleased as punch to be part of the YA Reads America 2013 Debut Authors Bash! One of my favorite books of this year, which I reviewed here, is Geek Girl by Holly Smale. Earlier this year, I received a message from a representative from HarperChildren's and not long after I received a package from England! This was the first time I received a blog-related package from England and I was SO EXCITED! It included an advanced reader copy of Geek Girl, some cards, and a pair of Geek Glasses! It was amazing! Be sure to check out my review.

It's my esteem pleasure to have been included in this blog tour and to have the opportunity to ask Holly a few questions. Let me say that I can read her answers in a British accent and I really wish that this had been a recorded interview because I love accents so much. In this brief interview, Holly answers questions about what it's like being a writer as well as sheds some insight into the character of Harriet Manners.

Trailer Tuesday: September 17th

I had yet to watch any trailer for Keanu Reeves' new movie 47 Ronin. Having taken a course on Japanese history and studied the legend of the real Forty-seven Ronin through fictionalized accounts called Chūshingura, I was excited for a modern adaptation of these mythic tales.

Here's a very brief history lesson: Samurai was a class of Japanese military nobility that existed from the medieval age through early modern Japanese history. By the 12th century, Samurai was associated with the middle and upper tiers of the warrior class. A Ronin is a Samurai without a master and in the case of the Forty-seven Ronin, they went on a mission to avenge the death of theirs. The story is compelling and I really enjoyed studying about it during my classed called Age of the Samurai. But this movie doesn't even come close. I'm not even including the clip here on Trailer Tuesday, but you're welcome to watch it on your own and comment with your thoughts. I wish I'd recorded a reaction video or at least taken a picture of my face because I was embarrassed for Japan.

Now, on to some decent trailers.

Stuff That Doesn't Suck 12

Stuff That Doesn’t Suck is a meme where I graciously share with you the things that I come across in a week that do not suck. This includes a variety of things from books to music to YouTube and even more. Feel free to join in on the comments or on your own blog.

It's been a busy last couple of weeks for me with starting graduate school. I'm going to try and keep everything running smoothly on Kentucky Geek Girl, but there may be a decrease in my presence over the next few weeks while I'm working on getting into the groove of everything. For now, though, let's take a look at some things that didn't suck this week!