Raven Oak's Blog, page 29
October 16, 2017
#MeToo
I spent all of yesterday at the Galaxaar Pop Culture Marketplace vending as Books & Chains, so it wasn’t until I arrived home in the evening that I logged into social media to see the #MeToo posts by so many of my friends and fellow authors, be they men, women, non-binary, or transitioning.
When I woke up this morning and the posts continued to scroll across my screen, I wished nothing more than to type out some greatly profound post about the topic because #MeToo, but I couldn’t. Despite bei...
October 15, 2017
Galaxaar Wrap-Up
It’s time for your Galaxaar Wrap-Up post!
This was our first time at the Galaxaar Pop-Culture Marketplace, which this year was held in Issaquah, WA. From the get go, we had a bit of a rough time in that Jesikah was injured and we only had 2 hours to set up the booth (which normally takes us 5 hours). This was due to limitations by the community center and not the marketplace organizers. We brought spouses with us and knocked out a new 8×8 layout as quickly as possible.
You can see us on the r...
October 13, 2017
Galaxaar!
This Sunday, October 15th, I’ll be at the Galaxaar Pop Culture Marketplace in Issaquah, WA with Books & Chains! Here are the details:
WHEN: Sunday, 10/15, from 9 AM – 3 PM
WHERE: Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA 98027 (View Map)
WHAT: From the website–“In our one-day marketplace, expect to find original pop culture arts & crafts, vintage goodies, with toys & modern collectables! Walk away with something old, something new, and something original.” Over 50 vendors, p...
October 12, 2017
GeekGirlCon Wrap-Up
As usual, GeekGirlCon was a blast! It was unusual sitting on the vendor’s side of things rather than spending my convention gaming or attending shows. I was a panelist at GGC this year as well, which was loads of fun as well. Speaking of loads…
This is all of our gear for our booth as we set out on Friday afternoon for set up.
This is me about to unload the vehicle with Jesikah and Elise. Can you tell how excited I was? 
October 6, 2017
Jet City Comic Show Schedule
I’ll be vending at Jet City Comic Show with Books & Chains November 4-5, 2017 in Tacoma, WA.
I’ll also be a panelist/guest on the main stage as part of Jet City Live by SciFi Monkeys on Sunday at 12:20 PM.
Ladies of Literature 2: She has the Power!
With Authors Raven Oak (me), Stephanie Weippert, Crystal Connor, and Robin Hobb!
Come join us!
(See the full Jet City Live schedule here: http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com/index.phpjet-city-live )
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September 26, 2017
GeekGirlCon Schedule
If you’re Seattle local and heading out to GeekGirlCon this weekend, I’ll be there as both a vendor and panelist. Come stop by Books & Chains‘ booth, B130, and say hello! My panelist schedule is below the map as well.
My Panelist Schedule:
SATURDAY
3:30-4:30 PM — Meet & Geek: A Networking Event for Mavens-in-the-Making
Hermoine Room — Meet mentors and others wanting to break into geeky career pathways at this interactive meetup hosted by Sonia Michaels and Alexandra Lucas.
SUNDAY
10:00-11:00...
September 12, 2017
Rose City Comic Con Wrap-Up
Per usual, this post will be image heavy. Fair warning!
After five days in Portland, it is so good to be home! You know you’re loved when your kitties race to greet you at the door. Books & Chains did well. The vendors around us were nice, the cosplay was amazing, the guests were varied and awesome choice-wise, and the convention center was pretty, if a bit maze-like (especially in the parking garage, which requires several different elevators to escape from).
We (meaning Books & Chains, aka...
September 6, 2017
Rose City Comicon!
If you’re heading to Rose City Comicon in Portland this weekend (Friday, 9/8, through Sunday, 9/10), I’ll be there with Books & Chains in the dealer’s hall, Booth 949.
Come out and get a swag bag of goodies, check out our books, and the amazing chainmaille jewelry!
Hope to see you there!
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August 28, 2017
On the Grey Side
I’ve got a guest article over on Fantasy & UF reader/blogger Melissa L. Hayden’s site about my love of post-apocalyptic fiction and what influenced my story for the Last Cities of Earth anthology.
You can read it here:
https://melissa-melsworld.blogspot.com/2017/08/guest-post-on-grey-side.html
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August 24, 2017
Reddit AMA!
If you’re a Redditor, some of the folks from the Last Cities of Earth project (including me!) are over in /r/scifi doing an AMA (Ask Me Anything) TODAY from 10 AM – 6 PM PST.
Click HERE to come ask us anything!
Direct link: https://redd.it/6vet30
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