Written by I got a chance to watch both episodes of Geek Love on the Learning Channel last night. It was so strange to see a spotlight turned onto the convention scene, but rather refreshing I thought. I laughed at the definitions of geek speak and was amazed to think that there are people out there that [...]
READ MORE »Lady Steamy’s Advice for the Week: How to Survive the Holidays
Sorry about taking a few months off there from my column duties. Bad Dina! *gentle wrist slap* I’d love to give a belated thank you to everyone who attended the first meeting of SGLA: Single Geeks in LA a few months ago. The event was quite successful (minus a few glitches) and I’m planning another [...]
READ MORE »Craftacular Special Guests: John & Bjo Trimble!
Written by I’m very happy that my friends and mentors, John & Bjo Trimble, are going to join us at the Craftacularstravaganza on Friday! I sent over a few questions so you can get to know them a little better. The Trimbles have been active in fandom for over 50 years – running fashion shows and art [...]
READ MORE »LxL Craftacularstravaganza Vendors!
It’s only 3 weeks till our very first League of Extraordinary Ladies Craftacularstravaganza at Meltdown Comics! Stop by on Friday, December 2 from 6-9pm to support local artists, meet some geeky ladies and gentlemen and get some of your holiday shopping done early. http://www.facebook.com/groups/155050367877126/253893401326155/?notif_t=group_activity#!/event.php?eid=183751078374525 We are very pleased to announce the vendors (with Twitter handles) that [...]
READ MORE »Spotlight On: Elizabeth Ann West, Author
A couple weeks back on our LXL Facebook group, Elizabeth Ann West posted asking for reviews of her geeky romance novel, Cancelled. Being a book addict and a secret reader of romance novels for years, I volunteered! I found Cancelled to be an engrossing read – not just for the realistic portrayals of life in a startup [...]
READ MORE »Craftacularstravaganza! Dec 2 @ Meltdown Comics!
The LXL is happy to announce we’re hosting an indie craft fair at Meltdown Comics on Friday, Dec 2! Come support local indie crafters and buy gifts for yourself or your friends & family! Vendor space is full, but if you’re a geeky crafter please contact us on Twitter or comment here and we’ll add [...]
READ MORE »The LxL at Comikaze Expo!
After many, many months of planning, Comikaze Expo is almost here! Started by an extraordinary lady herself, Regina Carpinelli, the League of Extraordinary Ladies has found themselves deeply involved with this first year convention and we’re all very excited to be taking part. The LxL founders are on no fewer than 11 panels over a [...]
READ MORE »LxL Waffleween
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The first annual LxL Halloween party was this weekend! The party was held at the Waffle in Hollywood and everyone came out in amazing costumes! It was a great night full of friends, fun and waffles!
READ MORE »Lady Steamy’s Advice on How to Survive a Singles Mixer
In honor of our upcoming SGLA: Single Geeks in LA night, today I shall give some advice on how to survive a singles mixer. Since there aren’t always geek-only options available, I’ll discuss more general singles mixers as well. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * [...]
READ MORE »SG-LA: Single Geeks in L.A.
On Saturday, September 17th, Lady Steam will be hosting her very first singles evening, along with her dear friend Jessica Mills of Awkward Embraces fame, for an intimate group of 50 in Downtown Los Angeles starting at 7pm. There will be delicious cocktails, lively conversation and plenty of opportunities to meet some new people and [...]
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