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Phoenix Fan Fusion 2019 PREVIEW

In less than two weeks nerds will converge upon the greater Phoenix area for the premier fan event in the Southwest – Phoenix Fan Fusion (formerly known as Phoenix Comic Fest and Phoenix Comic Con)! This year, Phoenix Fan Fusion has an INCREDIBLE guest lineup including pop culture heavy hitters like: Jeff Goldblum, Elijah Wood, […]


Episode 31: FOGcon 8

<iframe src=”https://anchor.fm/nerd-of-paradise/embed/episodes/Episdoe-31-FOGcon-8-e5cc77/a-ang7d4″ height=”102px” width=”400px” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no”></iframe> Welcome to Episode 31 of Nerd of Paradise! In this episode we cover FOGcon 8 and talk about science fiction & fantasy, imposter syndrome, writing, steampunk, tribbles, typewriters, robots, brain weasels, AND MORE! Featuring interviews with these amazing people: Naomi Brett Rourke NaomiBrettRourke.com Steamy Tech SteamyTech.com Daniel Potter FallenKitten.com Effie […]


Phoenix Comicon 2017: A Retrospect

I still remember the first time I went to Phoenix Comicon. I’ve always been super geeky and had been wanting to go for a long time. In 2011 I finally got the chance and was instantly mesmerized. Not only did I get a chance to see icons like Wil Wheaton, Leonard Nimoy and Billy Dee […]


Episode 24: FOGcon 2017

<iframe src=”https://anchor.fm/nerd-of-paradise/embed/episodes/Episode-24-FOGcon-2017-e5cc7h/a-ang7dl” height=”102px” width=”400px” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no”></iframe> Welcome to Nerd of Paradise! Episode 24 is all about my recent adventure at FOGcon. Listen on to find out why this con was unlike ANY I’ve ever attended before! Lots of great stuff including interviews with: Lisbet Weir lisbetweir.com Steven Schwartz Effie Seiberg effieseiberg.com Colleen O’Rourke Vylar Kaftan […]


Phoenix Comicon Survival Kit

With Phoenix Comicon this weekend I’ve been getting into full con mode lately. When I went to my first con a few years ago, I was a bit overwhelmed and didn’t have the greatest experience. Since then, I’ve learned what things to bring to make it a more enjoyable and successful con.   If you plan […]