Yes, This Will Be On The Test Leslie S. Rose: October 2017

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Comic Con 2017 - Part 3 - Cosplay

When one dresses up as a character at Comic Con, you are

not wearing a costume - you are cosplaying! Cosplaying at conventions around the world is a major big deal. There have even been TV programs such as, HEROES OF COSPLAY, COSPLAY MELEE, and CALL TO COSPLAY that celebrate the art of becoming your favorite pop culture character.

I talked to one cosplayer whose costume was so elaborate it had to be brought in several suitcases and constructed in their hotel room before making an appearance at Comic Con. The dedication and artistry of the cosplayers knocks my socks off. Since sharing is caring, here are some examples from this years Con.

The "wall" from Stranger Things

Robin and Wonder Woman -
who'd a thunk it!

Moana

Cyberman

And look how this family transformed a wheel chair for their sweet little kiddo -

Cosplay? Are you in or out? Who would you be?

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Comic Con 2017 - Part 2 - The Convention Floor

Before you venture onto the convention floor of Comic Con, here are a few things you need to know:

1. You will overspend your budget.
2. Strollers cut a path through the crowd - walk behind them.
3. Walking in front of a stroller will get your heels clipped by the stroller.
4. Bravery is a must.
5. Photo ops abound.
6. There will be a line.
7. You will be closer to more people than you ever imagined - and I mean "smell their hair" close.

Come with me now, to the floor of wonders...

Or as some may say...

You can find your fan faves represented like Thor and Mjolnir.

Mind blowing LEGO creations!

Enemies!

My personal favorite pavilion -

And every pop culture t-shirt you can imagine!

Before I sign off - a few "Con" inside jokes.

Con on!

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Comic Con 2017 - Part 1 - Outlander Fangirling

I am one of those lucky duckies who have scored Comic Con tickets for the past handful of years. It is an exercise in serendipity and probability to grab those golden tickets!

While popular culture is the sweet spot of "The Con," it is also overflowing with treasures for a writer. After many years of being pressured by friends to read the OUTLANDER books and resisting (such a fool 'twas I), I consumed the entire series, both in print and on screen.

Imagine my delight when OUTLANDER had an awesome presence at Comic Con, including an appearance by the author of this "yes, I'm addicted" series, Diana Gabaldon.

I have learned so much as a writer by reading the OUTLANDER series. The way Diana Gabaldon weaves romance, adventure, history, and the human condition into a compelling narrative is the stuff of magic. Bravo for the casting of the series which frees the characters from the confines of the page so beautifully. What a thrill to attend the OUTLANDER panel and be treated to a sneak preview of the first episode of season 3!