The Geeks OUT Blog
Enjoy our extensive catalogue of geeky media coverage with an eye towards the LGBTQ+ community. Our editors strive to provide a diverse range of topics, genres, figures, and perspectives just for you.
Interview with Michele Kirichanskaya, Author of Ace Notes: Tips and Tricks on Existing in an Allo World
Michele Kirichanskaya is a first-generation Ukrainian Jewish American writer from Brooklyn, New York. A graduate of the New School MFA Program and Hunter College, when they are not writing, they are reading, watching an absurd amount of cartoons, and creating content...
Interview with Randy Ribay Author of The Chronicles of the Avatar Series
Randy Ribay is a two-time National Book Award nominee whose work has appeared on the New York Times, Indie, and USA Today bestseller lists. He is the author of the vampire novel Nest of Tongues; Patron Saints of Nothing, a National Book Award finalist; and Everything...
Interview with Maren Amini, Creator of Papa Drew a Thousand Birds: A Memoir
Maren Amini is a comic artist, illustrator, and cartoonist whose work lies at the intersection of journalism, literature, and organization. Humor is her primary means of communication as she feels laughter is more important today than ever. Maren lightens heavy...
Interview with Deena Helm, Author of Our Cut of Salt
DEENA HELM is a mixed Palestinian-American author, and the USA Today bestselling author of Our Cut of Salt. Her other works can be found in Fikra Magazine and So To Speak. She asks that you, the reader, do everything in your power to resist genocide and deepen your...
Interview with CJ Connor, Author of Board to Death
CJ Connor (he/they) is the author of queer romances and cozy mysteries, including the Board Game Shop Mystery series. Active in both the writing and LGBTQIA+ communities, they are a mentor for Author Mentor Match, an EBSCO NoveList advisor, and a member of the Utah...
Interview with Maulik Pancholy, Author of Nikhil Out Loud
Maulik Pancholy is an award-winning actor whose career has spanned hit television shows (Only Murders in the Building and 30 Rock), animated favorites (Phineas and Ferb, Sanjay and Craig, and Mira, Royal Detective), the Broadway stage, and films. He served on...
Interview with Author I.V. Ophelia
USA TODAY bestselling author I.V. Ophelia is known for her gothic vampire series The Poisoner. Born in small-town New England, she now haunts the streets of New York City, writing the most unhinged tales she can conjure. When not crafting gothic romance, she works as...
Interview with T. Kingfisher, Author of the Sworn Soldier Series
Ursula Vernon, aka T. Kingfisher is the author and illustrator of far more projects than is probably healthy. She has written over fifty novels for both children and adults, an epic webcomic called “Digger” and various short stories and other odds and ends. The...
GeeksOut at New York Comic Con!
Join Geeks OUT in the Pride Lounge (Room 1C02) at NYCC (10/8-10/11) all weekend long! We'll have some great programming in the lounge throughout the con, so be sure to add it to your schedule: Thursday All We Need is (Queer) Love, 3-4pm featuring Laura Genn, Taylor...
Interview with Molly X. Chang, Author of The Nightblood Prince
MOLLY X. CHANG is the author of the international bestseller To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods, and is a first-generation immigrant born in Harbin, China. The Nightblood Prince marks her YA debut. First of all, welcome back to Geeks OUT! For those who might not be as familiar...