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.
Rebelle Reviews: Groupies Chapter 4: Morgaine by Helen Mullane, Illustrations by Tula Lotay
Myths of the gods and their worshippers - the latter, typically of the feminine persuasion - at their feet have captured the human imagination for centuries. Whether they are devoted disciples, artist’s muses, or, like the subjects from this review, groupies using...
Interview with Annalee Newitz, Author of Automatic Noodle
Annalee Newitz writes science fiction and nonfiction. They are the nationally bestselling author of the books Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age and Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind, and the novels The Terraformers (a...
Interview with Echo Wu, Creator of Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld
Named one of Variety’s “Top Ten Animators to Watch” in 2024, creator, showrunner, director and writer Echo Wu has quickly made a name for herself in the entertainment industry through the profound, engaging stories she has bought to life on screen. Echo’s passion for...
Interview with Miranda Mundt, Creator of Muted
Miranda is a Washington-based comic artist and layout designer. They strive to tell stories that have a deep emotional impact on their readers and inspire people to reflect on their lives and in turn learn or heal something about themselves. Miranda likes happy...
Interview with Jessica Walton and Aśka, Creators of Stars in Their Eyes
Jessica Walton is a queer, disabled writer and speaker. They co-wrote an episode of Australian comedy series Get Krack!n that focused on disability, and they are also the author of Introducing Teddy, a picture book illustrated by Dougal MacPherson. Jess's short...
Interview with Emily Yu-Xuan Qin, Author of Aunt Tigress
Emily Yu-Xuan Qin has a Master of Arts from the University of Calgary. She is a first-generation immigrant to Canada. As a child, she was sluggish in learning English—until she picked up her first Animorphs book. She can be found online at @EyxQin on X. I had the...
Interview with Bobbie Pyron, Author of Octopus Moon
Bobbie Pyron has worked in libraries and bookstores in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah and has been active in local animal rescue work for many years. She’s the author of A Pup Called Trouble, A Dog’s Way Home, and Stay. Bobbie lives in Ashville, NC, with her...
Interview With Kellie Doherty
Kellie Doherty is a proudly bisexual science‑fiction and fantasy word‑slinger hailing from Eagle River, Alaska—where the winters are long, the nights are bright, and the plot bunnies run wild. Her debut duology Finding Hekate and Losing Hold put queer space opera on...
Interview with Sher Lee, Author of Legend of the White Snake
Sher Lee writes young adult novels with Asian characters. She lives in Singapore and has an abiding love for local street food (including an incredible weakness for xiao long bao). She has two adorable corgis, Clover and Spade. Find her on Instagram @sherleeauthor. I...
Interview with Rainie Oet, Author of Glitch Girl!
Rainie Oet is a trans woman who writes fiction and poetry for adults and young readers. She is the author of the picture books Robin’s Worlds and Monster Seek (Astra). She received her MFA at Syracuse University, where she was awarded the Shirley Jackson Prize in...