Geek Girl Con Cometh

Free your inner Geek Girl. Come to GeekGirlCon in Seattle this October 8 & 9, 2011 at the Seattle Center Northwest Rooms and EMP Museum to laugh, learn, and connect.
All geeks welcome.

Let's face it, boys and grrls, it has never been cooler to be a geek. Comic books have taken over the silver screen. Lord of the Rings happened. And the gaming has never been better. Geek has never been more chic.

Special guests include Bonnie Burton, Marian Call, Jane Espenson, Carrie and Katie Goldman, Nancy and Belle Holder, Chase Masterson, Trina Robbins, Greg Rucka, Gail Simone, and Jen Van Meter.

There are tons of workshops, panels, cosplay, demonstrations, special events, Q and A sessions, vendors, and even a Whedon~esque Burlesque Event.


And if that's not enough? There's a little something for you horror fans as well.

Saturday October 8th, 7pm - 9pm

(EMP JBL Theater) — Viscera Film Fest
Mature Content: An 18 and Up Panel
Heidi Honeycutt hosts a mini-Viscera Film Fest. They will screen selected horror short films created, written, directed, produced, acted, gored up, and designed by women. You’ve never seen horror like this before. Operating since 2007, Viscera is committed to expanding opportunities for female horror creators.

Sunday October 9th, 12pm - 2pm

(EMP JBL Theater) — Beyond the Scream Queen
Women in horror media are typically celebrated as “hot horror babes of the month.” Women fight for visibility as serious contributors to this exciting genre. This panel introduces people to revolutionary women advocating for woman-created horror media and expanding awareness in fandom and technical arts.
Panelists: Hannah Neurotica (moderator), Heidi Honeycutt, Jenna Pitman, Jessica Dwyer

And being added to that list are none other than yours trulys, us Twisted Twins. That's right. Sylvia and I will also be there. This will mark our first Convention appearance and we couldn't be more honored to be a part of it.

So, mark it on your calendars, spread the word, and plan to head on out to Geek Girl Con, October 8th & 9th is Seattle. It's going to be a weekend to remember that you won't want to miss.

And the Geek shall inherit the Earth...

See you there!
Jen