latest ARTICLES by oona
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Carcosa Interviews, FeaturesBlerdcon Insight: Interview with Creator Hilton George
I go harder than Metapod when it comes to anime conventions. In my adult life, they are a rare and…
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Carcosa Interviews, Features“A battle cry against dehumanization, erasure, misrule, and oppression.”: An Interview with Poet Debora Kuan
Poetry never appealed to me much growing up. I didn’t feel the call of the sonnets, or become seduced by…
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Carcosa Interviews, FeaturesInterview with Valerie Hsiung: NYC Poetess
Prior to moving to New York City in 2015, I never considered myself an avid fan of poetry. I enjoyed…
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Cosplay Corner, FeaturesCamomo Cosplay: Queen of the Oceans
cover photo: Red Lazarus Photography The cosplay community has always been a place of creative energy, encouragement, and heart. While…
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Carcosa Interviews, FeaturesInterview with Dianca Potts: “We as Americans have a lot of work to do and sharing stories and being in dialogue with each other is part of that work.”
For the month of March, we here at Black Nerd Problems are spotlighting femmes and women of color creators for…
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Cosplay Corner, Editorials, FeaturesKatsucon 2017 Review: Unnatural Weather Blesses Katsu Patrons
It’s that time of the year again. The Mikasas, Yurios, Ash Ketchums, and Widowmakers all made their way outside of…
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Editorials, Features#UnpopularOpinion: My Initial Reaction to Syfy’s “Cosplay Melee” is… “Meh”
I heavily dislike this shit, man. I need to be upfront about it. I can’t jam and butter with reality…
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Carcosa Interviews, Features“I’m able to push the limit on what people think artist should be able to do.”: Interview with Dawn Richard
Creation isn’t just about the end product. How we as artists choose to reach the ending of our work is…
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Carcosa Interviews, FeaturesBadass Brides: Nimisha Bhanot and Art That Challenges Socio-Cultural Norms
I grew up understanding that as a South Asian woman, I was under a constant magnifying glass. All my actions…
