In the second part of this two-part episode, Olivia speaks with Director of Intercultural Affairs Carese Bates and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Emerald Stacy about both current and upcoming initiatives to assist in the Washington College campus and surrounding community become more embracing, inclusive, and protective of one another's diverse identities.

In a conversation with junior and African Student Union President Ama Amponsah and senior and Black Student Union President Destiny Harris, we talk about the actions these respective groups took to addressing racial injustice on the Washington College campus -- and how we can continue to have conversations and make change regarding how we consider and discuss race.

To celebrate National Novel Writing Month, We will be sitting down with a writer/storyteller each week to discuss the craft and art of writing and it’s impact on the nerd world.

Kate McLaughlin/Kessler/Locke likes to write in a variety of genres, hence the multiple names. A veteran of the publishing industry, she's written for most of the Big 5 NYC publishing houses, has been a USA Today and Amazon bestseller, and has won several awards, as well as had many of her books translated for international release. She's not great at selling herself, or writing about herself in the 3rd person, but she does love to talk writing and appreciates being able to make a living doing what she loves. A Canadian by birth, she lives in Connecticut with her husband and cats.

Together We speak on character creation, development, and authenticity!

One author. A few names. A lot of books.

Kate McLaughlin

WHAT UNBREAKABLE LOOKS LIKE -- June 23rd, 2020

Alterkate.com

Kate Kessler:

SEVEN CROWS -- October 2019

DEAD RINGER -- October 23, 2018

ZERO HOUR -- July 24, 2018

KateKessler.com

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For the inaugural episode of Washington College Weekly, host Olivia Montes will be talking with SGA president, Elizabeth Lilly, and Dean of Students/VP of Student Affairs, Sarah Feyerherm, about what to expect with the upcoming spring semester -- all while still amid an ongoing pandemic and a strenuous election.

To celebrate National Novel Writing Month, We will be sitting down with a writer/storyteller each week to discuss the craft and art of writing and it’s impact on the nerd world. This week we have Dr. Laura E. Goodin. Laura E. Goodin has been writing professionally for nearly 40 years. She attended the 2007 Clarion South workshop, and holds a PhD in creative writing from the University of Western Australia. Her novels After the Bloodwood Staff and Mud and Glass are available from Odyssey Books (http://www.odysseybooks.com.au ). Her stories have appeared in numerous print and online publications; her plays and libretti have been performed on three continents; and her poetry has been performed internationally, both as spoken word and as texts for new musical compositions. She has taught creative writing at Deakin University, and delivers workshops internationally and online to writers of all ages, from primary-school students to postgraduate students and community-based writers. She serves as one of the editors-in-chief for Fafnir – The Nordic Journal of Science Fiction and Fantasy Research, and as an editorial advisor of the journal Science Fiction: A Review of Speculative Literature.

Web site: http://www.lauraegoodin.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Laura.E.Goodin.Writer

Twitter: @lauragoodin

Together, we explore what NaNoWriMo is, and its affects on diversifying and democratizing the world of writing!

Welcome to the Stasis Chamber, an AdNerdium Series! The stasis chamber is a more casual discussion format in which guests from the past month come back to talk more about their episodes and current topics in nerd news. This week join guests Rizzen Means and Will Rotsch along with Host Patrick Salerno as we discuss new insights from our premier episodes. Stick around for commentary on upcoming shows and how the virtual convention scene is taking shape.

In this episode, Patrick Sits down with Rizzen Means to discuss How the medium of Role Playing Games can have a meaningful impact on you, and your friends at the table. We go in depth on the intersection between games and creative writing, and how you can improve your RPG experience!

You didn’t ask, but this week Ty and Maddie discuss Miley Cyrus, Rhianna, Spooky Szn movies and QAnon conspiracies. It’s a wild ride but sit back and enjoy listening to Ty and Maddie explain all the things you didn’t ask about! Make sure to let them know you favorite Halloween movies after the show and maybe you’ll get a shoutout in the next episode!

Disclaimer – Some of the audio was corrupted, but we felt the episode was strong and worth sharing!

In this episode of AdNerdium, I sit down with veteran cosplayers and costume builders Clark and Ashley Oliver. Together, we explore the rise of cosplay and the subsequent community and culture its popularity created. We also share some personal anecdotes of our most memorable convention moments. Interested in cosplay, the convention scene, or a bit of anthropology? Then this episode is for you!

In this inaugural episode of AdNerdium, Patrick Salerno sits down with co-producer and guest host Will Rotsch for a deep dive into the world of science fiction, as they explore the themes of Identity, Personhood, and individuality in the Clone Troopers of Star Wars and how it relates to gender identity, school bullying, and much more!