Geeks OUT rallies, empowers, and promotes the queer geek community! Creator of Flame Con, the world’s largest and longest running LBGTQ+ comic con. linktr.ee/geeksouthttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mkb47nuvto2cDr. Catherine V. Yeh is Professor of Chinese Literature and Transcultural Studies. Her research interest is in global cultural interaction and flow in the fields of literature, media, visual and entertainment culture. @michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Dr. Yeh buff.ly/6b81pOd24 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkb47nuvto2chttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mk43dbl7vn2lTesia Tsai currently teaches at Brigham Young University, and lives with her husband, two cats, and a dog in Utah. When not writing or reading, she enjoys watching Asian dramas, playing video games, and planning her next trip. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Tesia buff.ly/IYFgdaP22 Apr 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk43dbl7vn2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mjsofqesz72xCheck out this exciting #FlameCon2026 Special Guest announcement 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Apr 2026 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjsofqesz72xhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mjpj3gzr4t22Dana Simpson, a native of Gig Harbor, WA, first caught the eyes of devoted comics readers with the internet strip Ozy and Millie. After winning the 2009 Comic Strip Superstar contest, she developed the strip Phoebe and Her Unicorn. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Dana buff.ly/MZ2jRvp17 Apr 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpj3gzr4t22https://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mjpcb5bjyg2sGeeks OUT is at BookCon this weekend! Stop by the Pride Lounge in Room 409 for panels, signings, meetups, and more. If you're attending BookCon this weekend, we hope to see you there! #BookCon #GeeksOUT #BookSky17 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpcb5bjyg2shttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mjouv3dagi2bIt's Geeks OUT's 14th anniversary as an organization. And we want to celebrate with you by offering 15% Off (14 plus one to grow on) Full Weekend, Saturday, and Sunday passes to Flame Con. (party not included) Use promo code: GOAnniversary #GeeksOUT #AnniversarySale #FlameCon17 Apr 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjouv3dagi2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mjki232fcb2tJessica Mary Best is a multi-award-winning freelance writer/editor, an amateur singer/songwriter and a well-intentioned ball of pure quivering anxiety. She is based out of Columbus, Ohio. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Jessica buff.ly/a6A5i7v15 Apr 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjki232fcb2thttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mj5vqblla62pA Singaporean raised on a diet of teh tarik, classic books, and wuxia movies, June CL Tan is the critically acclaimed and UK #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Darker By Four duology and Jade Fire Gold. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed June buff.ly/v1SHxcx10 Apr 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5vqblla62phttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mj3faneuda2nBig Mistakes is an upcoming American crime comedy television series for Netflix, created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott. Levy also acts as showrunner and leads the cast. The series will premiere on April 9, 2026. Read Rebelle's review on the Geeks OUT blog. buff.ly/lv66SWm09 Apr 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3faneuda2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3miyuqt5rkk2eFish is a freelance illustrator. They have participated in some group exhibitions, done some special edition book covers, and some danmei covers. They have a BA in fine art, and are based in California. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social had the opportunity to interview Fish buff.ly/pWFyIjV08 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyuqt5rkk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mimcfrrgig2pTamika Thompson is author of The Curse at Hester Gardens. She is also author of Unshod, Cackling, and Naked, which is the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner for Horror, as well as author of Salamander Justice. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Tamika buff.ly/HuRRRQF03 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimcfrrgig2phttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mijaurnt4p2nWant to present a panel at Flame Con, but you can't choose an idea? Do you have a lot to say, but you can't find others to join a panel? Check out our ready-made panels on the Adopt-A-Panel link in the bio to find one you could help manage and/or moderate! #FlameCon #FlameCon2026 #PanelsAndPride02 Apr 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijaurnt4p2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mihbm5gm7r2zMakana Yamamoto, author of Hammajang Luck,was born on the island of Maui. They love writing multicultural settings and queer characters, as well as imagining what the future might look like for historically marginalized communities. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Makana buff.ly/c3adTel01 Apr 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihbm5gm7r2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3micklgp3r32gFlame Con programming applications open April 3rd! Got a panel, workshop, or performance idea? We want to hear it! Share your passion & help make Flame Con 2024 unforgettable. Apply soon! #FlameCon, #FlameCon2026, #PanelsAndPride30 Mar 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3micklgp3r32ghttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mi2pannkl62iWendy Martin worked as a waitress and made comics on the side until Castle Swimmer, a story about two mermen, was picked up by Ten Speed Graphic and allowed her to draw comics full time. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Wendy buff.ly/UETv1QE27 Mar 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2pannkl62ihttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mhj3vgwyhh2jThis June, DC proudly celebrates LGBTQIA+ fans and characters with DC Pride 2026, a coordinated publishing initiative that spotlights DC’s YA graphic novels, comics from DC’s mainline continuity, and a new Justice League event series. Read the press release on the Geeks OUT blog! buff.ly/h3QDnGg20 Mar 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhj3vgwyhh2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mhe2zmiklw2jS. L. Huang is a Hollywood stunt performer, firearms expert, and Hugo Award winner. She's the author of The Water Outlaws, Burning Roses and the Cas Russell novels. @Michelekiricha1@bsky.social interviewed S.L. buff.ly/RT3tERU18 Mar 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhe2zmiklw2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mh7ay44zsc2zFlame Con is looking for an Exhibitor Lead Coordinator! Exhibitors make Flame Con possible and they need your leadership skills! We are looking for someone to conduct the Flame Con symphony. To apply, go to: bit.ly/4gVUKt9 (1/5)16 Mar 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh7ay44zsc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mgxiqiu3y62vMira Ong Chua (they/them) is a storyboard artist and independent comics creator based in Los Angeles. Their queer romance stories focus on vibrant, genre-defying, gender-non-conforming characters, inspired by cartoons and anime. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Mira buff.ly/UdP4wu013 Mar 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxiqiu3y62vhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mgx3nihwos2w🎤 Catch Geeks OUT across the galaxy (and the multiverse) this weekend @awesomecon.bsky.social Our team will be moderating and presenting on some incredible panels. Come say hi and join us for these amazing discussions:13 Mar 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgx3nihwos2whttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mgshp4thv42vMarieke Nijkamp is a lifelong student of stories, language, and ideas, she spends as much time in fictional worlds as she does the real world. Sylvia Bi is a senior designer at Random House Children's Books. @Michelekiricha1 interviewed Marieke and Sylvia buff.ly/SnmDmRK11 Mar 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgshp4thv42vhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mgrzir4jvs2aMaking your way to @awesomecon.bsky.social this year? Bring a queer book (or comic!) and swap it at our tabletop Queer Little Library—you might just discover your next favorite read! 📚🌈 Find Geeks OUT by Pride Alley at Booth #1953 for plenty of queer geeky fun! ✨11 Mar 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrzir4jvs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mgpmocwcmc2g🌈 Geeks OUT is heading to Awesome Con this weekend! Find us in Pride Alley at Booth #1953! We’ll have shirts, totes, and pronoun pins available. 🎀 Grab a Pride Ribbon during the Ribbon Rally: Fri, Mar 13 • 4:30–5 PM Sat, Mar 14 • 1:45–2:15 PM Sun, Mar 15 • 3–3:30 PM10 Mar 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpmocwcmc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mgdd6nmz5s2eTimes Square is about to get a lot gayer. Read the feature in OUT Magazine. [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Mar 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdd6nmz5s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mg3fy7vvhk2l✨ Geeks OUT is thrilled to take part in the upcoming Gender-Affirming Resource Fair happening this Wednesday, March 4th at LaGuardia Community College! 🏳️‍⚧️💫 Come grab a free pronoun sticker from us 🏷️ and learn more about the work we do in building geeky community 🤓✨ and supporting TGNCNB nerds 💖🎮📚.02 Mar 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3fy7vvhk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mfufhbpgkt2mKiersten White is the #1 NYT bestselling, & critically acclaimed author of many books, including the And I Darken trilogy, the Sinister Summer series, the Camelot Rising trilogy, Star Wars: Padawan, Hide, Mister Magic, & Lucy Undying. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Kiersten buff.ly/U9MtzkQ27 Feb 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfufhbpgkt2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/geeksout.bsky.social/post/3mfpellgkbg2iAdeline Kon is a freelance illustrator and designer from Miami who graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in illustration. Just Between Us is their debut graphic novel. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Adeline, which you can read on the Geeks OUT blog. buff.ly/afjODFF25 Feb 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7s7fjb2fxynmm2xf7fqe5fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpellgkbg2i