BookCon was wild and I got a bunch of cool stuff but I think my fave was the chance from @geeksout.bsky.social to make a lil zine and shout about the conversation I have once a quarter with my coworker
Check out this exciting #FlameCon2026 Special Guest announcement 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Dana Simpson, a native of Gig Harbor, WA, first caught the eyes of devoted comics readers with the internet strip Ozy and Millie. After winning the 2009 Comic Strip Superstar contest, she developed the strip Phoebe and Her Unicorn. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Dana buff.ly/MZ2jRvp
"Geeks OUT @ BookCon" with an image of the Queer Little Library at a past convention.
Geeks OUT is at BookCon this weekend! Stop by the Pride Lounge in Room 409 for panels, signings, meetups, and more. If you're attending BookCon this weekend, we hope to see you there!
#BookCon #GeeksOUT #BookSky
Text reads, "Level 14 Unlocked! It's Geeks OUT's 14th anniversary as an organization. And we want to celebrate with you by offering 15% off (14 plus one to grow on) Full Weekend, Saturday, and Sunday passes to Flame Con. (party not included) Use promo code: GoAnniversary." There is a picture of Flame Con volunteers.
It's Geeks OUT's 14th anniversary as an organization. And we want to celebrate with you by offering 15% Off (14 plus one to grow on) Full Weekend, Saturday, and Sunday passes to Flame Con. (party not included) Use promo code: GOAnniversary
#GeeksOUT #AnniversarySale #FlameCon
Jessica Mary Best is a multi-award-winning freelance writer/editor, an amateur singer/songwriter and a well-intentioned ball of pure quivering anxiety. She is based out of Columbus, Ohio.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Jessica buff.ly/a6A5i7v
A Singaporean raised on a diet of teh tarik, classic books, and wuxia movies, June CL Tan is the critically acclaimed and UK #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Darker By Four duology and Jade Fire Gold.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed June buff.ly/v1SHxcx
Big Mistakes is an upcoming American crime comedy television series for Netflix, created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott. Levy also acts as showrunner and leads the cast. The series will premiere on April 9, 2026.
Read Rebelle's review on the Geeks OUT blog.
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Fish is a freelance illustrator. They have participated in some group exhibitions, done some special edition book covers, and some danmei covers. They have a BA in fine art, and are based in California.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social had the opportunity to interview Fish
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Tamika Thompson is author of The Curse at Hester Gardens. She is also author of Unshod, Cackling, and Naked, which is the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner for Horror, as well as author of Salamander Justice. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Tamika buff.ly/HuRRRQF
Flame Con Logo with Flamey Introducing Adopt-A-Panel!
Want to present a panel at Flame Con, but you can't choose an idea? Do you have a lot to say, but you can't find others to join a panel? Check out our ready-made panels on the Adopt-A-Panel link in the bio to find one you could help manage and/or moderate!
#FlameCon #FlameCon2026 #PanelsAndPride
Makana Yamamoto, author of Hammajang Luck,was born on the island of Maui. They love writing multicultural settings and queer characters, as well as imagining what the future might look like for historically marginalized communities.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Makana buff.ly/c3adTel
FlameCon Logo with Flamey mascot Programming applications open on Friday, April 3rd Link in bio or visit Flamecon.org/programming-faq/
Flame Con programming applications open April 3rd! Got a panel, workshop, or performance idea? We want to hear it! Share your passion & help make Flame Con 2024 unforgettable. Apply soon!
#FlameCon, #FlameCon2026, #PanelsAndPride
Wendy Martin worked as a waitress and made comics on the side until Castle Swimmer, a story about two mermen, was picked up by Ten Speed Graphic and allowed her to draw comics full time.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Wendy buff.ly/UETv1QE
This June, DC proudly celebrates LGBTQIA+ fans and characters with DC Pride 2026, a coordinated publishing initiative that spotlights DC’s YA graphic novels, comics from DC’s mainline continuity, and a new Justice League event series.
Read the press release on the Geeks OUT blog!
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S. L. Huang is a Hollywood stunt performer, firearms expert, and Hugo Award winner. She's the author of The Water Outlaws, Burning Roses and the Cas Russell novels.
@Michelekiricha1@bsky.social interviewed S.L. buff.ly/RT3tERU
You’d be available to work with the Flame Con Steering Committee two to five hours a week and meet with our Board once a month.
To apply, go to: bit.ly/4gVUKt9
5/5
Feel confident being a TicketLeap administrator
Be familiar with performing as a liaison to governing non-profit boards to align goals
Display clear and diplomatic communication skills
Stay superbly organized and pay attention to details
4/5
The best person for this role will:
Have experience with team leadership, preferably in the non-profit sector
Understand convention artist curation best-practices
Be able to quickly learn and become comfortable implementing a variety of overlapping administrative functions
3/5
In heading up the exhibitors team, you will need to handle all communications with our vendors, customize our ticketing system, assign table locations, manage applications and waitlists, and generate reports.
(2/5)
Geeks Out logo, Creators of Flame Con Open Roles
Flame Con is looking for an Exhibitor Lead Coordinator!
Exhibitors make Flame Con possible and they need your leadership skills! We are looking for someone to conduct the Flame Con symphony.
To apply, go to: bit.ly/4gVUKt9
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Mira Ong Chua (they/them) is a storyboard artist and independent comics creator based in Los Angeles. Their queer romance stories focus on vibrant, genre-defying, gender-non-conforming characters, inspired by cartoons and anime.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Mira buff.ly/UdP4wu0
If you’re heading to Awesome Con, add these to your schedule and come celebrate queer fandom, iconic characters, and the creators who bring them to life. 🌈📖
📚 When Subtext Becomes Text: LGBTQ+ Characters in Comics History
📅 Sunday, March 15 • ⏰ 12:15 PM📍 Room 201
Featuring Evelyn Lewis & Kevin Gilligan exploring how queer representation in comics evolved from hidden subtext to canon.
✨ Oh My! It’s George Takei
📅 Saturday, March 14 • ⏰ 12 PM
📍 Main Stage – Ballroom AB
Moderated by Kevin Gilligan.
🧬 X-Men ’97: The Animated Legacy Continues
📅 Friday, March 13 • ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Room 207 AB
With AJ LoCascio, Lenore Zann & Matthew Waterson. Moderated by Kevin Gilligan @gilliganmcjew.bsky.social
🌀 Doctor Who: A Journey Through Time & Space
📅 Friday, March 13 • ⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Main Stage – Ballroom AB
With Carole Ann Ford, Frazer Hines, Nicola Bryant, Sophie Aldred & Sylvester McCoy.
Moderated by Geeks OUT’s Phoebe Ellman
🎤 Catch Geeks OUT across the galaxy (and the multiverse) this weekend @awesomecon.bsky.social
Our team will be moderating and presenting on some incredible panels. Come say hi and join us for these amazing discussions:
Marieke Nijkamp is a lifelong student of stories, language, and ideas, she spends as much time in fictional worlds as she does the real world. Sylvia Bi is a senior designer at Random House Children's Books.
@Michelekiricha1 interviewed Marieke and Sylvia buff.ly/SnmDmRK
While you’re there, take some time to explore the rest of Pride Alley and meet incredible LGBTQ+ artists, guests, and organizations! 🏳️🌈🎨