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Month: January 2016

2015 Awards Eligibility Post

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Michi Trota — 1 Comment ↓

Since it’s now That Time of Year when the SF/F community begins sharing lists of various works that are eligible for awards consideration (such as the Nebula Awards and Hugo Awards), I’m pleased to note I have pieces of work that I can list as eligible in several Hugo Award categories. Continue Reading →

Posted in Culture, Fandom | Tagged award nominations, Hugo Awards | 1 Comment ↓

First Published Essay of 2016 and It’s About Star Wars

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Michi Trota — 1 Comment ↓

I was thrilled to contribute a short essay to The Establishment’s roundtable feature, “The Significance of (Finally) Seeing Yourself in Star Wars.” Continue Reading →

Posted in Culture, Fandom, TV/Film, Uncategorized | Tagged essay, roundtable, Star Wars, The Establishment, The Force Awakens | 1 Comment ↓

2015 Transitions and 2016 Resolutions

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Michi Trota — Leave a reply

If 2015 was about transition, then I hope to make 2016 about building new skills, having better patience with myself, reconnecting with the things I enjoy doing and people I love spending time with, and giving myself permission to take a break once in awhile. Continue Reading →

Posted in Culture, Food | Tagged cats, Filipino American, food, New Year Resolutions, SF/F | Leave a reply

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