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Mandie Marron

A woman of many hats and interests, Mandie writes about general geekery, genealogy, books, science fiction, local politics, and nearly anything she needs to get out on paper.

5 Fandom Friday: Favorite Droids/Robots/Cylons

5 Fandom Friday: Favorite Droids/Robots/Cylons

I had an insanely busy week last week with various events between Extra Life Jacksonville [https://www.facebook.com/ExtraLifeJax/], The Elements of MOSH, and Collective Con. So I didn't get a chance to sit down and actually contribute to last week's prompt. However, I plan

5 Fandom Friday: Fictional Pets I'd Like to Adopt

5 Fandom Friday: Fictional Pets I'd Like to Adopt

This week's Five Fandom Friday is a little more lighthearted than last week's. I'm an animal lover. I have been since the day I was born and was introduced to my grandfather's Black Labrador, Samantha, who was the epitome of a gentle

5 Fandom Friday: Ways You Can Celebrate Paddy's Day Authentically

Happy Paddy's Day! This is my most favorite day of the year. I can freely celebrate my culture, enjoy fantastic food, and turn up the craic to 100. It's also my dog's birthday (Happy 12-ish Birthday, Fozzie Bear!). With the knowledge of my DNA

8 Things About Mandie!

8 Things About Mandie!

I'm sure you've seen that I found two pretty awesome Geek Girl Blogging communities - one on Facebook and one on Google+. I've been getting a ton of inspiration and motivation to write just from paging through the blogs of the brilliant ladies that

2017 Audiobook Challenge

2017 Audiobook Challenge

I know, I know. You're probably saying: "Mandie, you already have enough going on with the two other book challenges [http://www.toasterdreams.com/2017-book-challenges-book-riot-better-world-books/] which you are already participating!" And you'd be correct, however, I took a glance over this challenge [http://www.

5 Fandom Friday: Favorite Sequels

5 Fandom Friday: Favorite Sequels

Sequels are everywhere. Literally, anything, from a part II to part 100, after a first installment can be considered a sequel. However, for this particular 5 Fandom Friday, I'll be going with the definition that a sequel immediately follows the preceding release. That's going to limit

2017 Book Challenges - Book Riot & Better World Books

2017 Book Challenges - Book Riot & Better World Books

I believe that it is due time for an update about my book challenges and reading for this year. As I said in New Year, New Book Challenges [http://www.toasterdreams.com/book-challenge-2017/], I decided to take on both the 2017 Book Riot Read Harder Challenge [http://bookriot.com/2016/