Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Episode 29: ConVoluted: An Interview with Jennifer Brozek

The girls do a post-con report on ConVolution 2012, and talk to award-winning author/editor, Jennifer Brozek!


(Click to listen! Uses Flash)


Get Geeky 

Jade wraps up Convolution, and then we segueway into the interview with Jennifer Brozek. Jenn talks about her daily life as a writer, and her upcoming projects.
For more info about Jenn, check out her website at: http://www.jenniferbrozek.com/

Contest

The prize -- the book we reviewed -- Knits for Nerds by Joan of Dark, aka Toni Carr. If you’re a geek who doesn’t craft, but wants to learn, or wants to give this to someone so they CAN learn -- Submit a short article -- about 300 words or more (3 paragraphs ) -- of why you want to learn how to knit or why you think this would be an awesome gift for your friend.

The most compelling short essay (as decided by the 3 of us) wins the book!
Deadline: By American Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 22nd.

Knits for Nerds: 30 Projects: Science Fiction, Comic Books, Fantasy by Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr
RETAIL: $16.99 US/ $19.99 CA

Get Crafty


Fiber Optics

Knitting:

  • Jade:    
    • Working on the hood for Adam’s Rib Hoodie, which is an easily memorized pattern.       
    • Finished her nephew's fingerless gloves for his birthday


Spinning

Jade's in the 3rd trimester of SpinU, and it’s still been pretty amazing. She's currently spinning viscose fiber such as flax, hemp, and bamboo. In the meantime, Espana's flabbergasted that anyone can actually spin those fibers.


Bead It

Espana is working on a Sherlock beaded scarf.