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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 2d

Jihyun Yun is a Korean American writer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Her full length poetry collection SOME ARE ALWAYS HUNGRY won the Prairie Schooner Book Prize. Her debut young adult novel AND THE RIVER DRAGS HER DOWN is out now.

@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Jihyun buff.ly/nPSkcct

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 3d

SNIKT is back ⚡️ The unofficial NYCC after-party takes over Industry Bar on Oct 10. Drag, cosplay, nerdy chaos—all in one night.

🎟️ Tickets are moving fast → buff.ly/vq7v6A7

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s the rest of our programming schedule for this weekend.

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 4d

It’s #nycc week and we’ll be in the #PrideLounge (1C01-02) all weekend with some exclusive merch and great programming (trivia, drag, signings, queer edu meetup, panels, meet & greets, & more) every day! Swipe through the images and start planning your weekend at @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social

Hang Out At New York Comic Con (October 9-12, 2025) with Geeks OUT & SPI Marketing

Thursday, October 9th

1pm: DC/Marvel Comics Pride Trivia
3pm: GAYSIANS! Visibility, Voice & Victory
4pm: Mike Curato (Gaysians) Book Signing
5pm: AHS: Best Season Debate
6pm: Not your average Boogeyman: International

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 5d

Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Firekeeper's Daughter was an instant #1 NYT Bestseller. @Michele.bsky.social interviewed Angeline buff.ly/k5hbfOs

Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 10d

Expect cosplay fits, nerdy beats, drag chaos, and the geekiest after-hours energy of Comic Con weekend.

🎟️ Tickets are live now → buff.ly/vq7v6A7

Don’t miss out—this party sells fast.

SNIKT! The (Unofficial) NYCC After-Party Presented by Geeks OUT

NYCC ending but not ready to go home. Come dance and party with us at Industry Bar for our annual NYCC (Unofficial) After-Party Presented by Geeks OUT. From 7pm to 11pm October 10th, 2025 at Industry…

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 10d

🦸🦹 Mutants, nerds, and party heroes—assemble!
SNIKT, the unofficial NYCC after-party, is back on Friday, Oct 10, 7–11pm at Industry Bar 🎉

Hosted by the powerhouse duo Harriet Tugsmen & Yuhua Hamasaki, with performances by:
✨ Avant Garbage
✨ Jake Apton
✨ Koko Mom

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 10d

Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Secret Shanghai novels, as well as the Flesh and False Gods trilogy. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Chloe buff.ly/KomuH7E

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 15d

K. M. Enright is the Sunday Times bestselling author of MISTRESS OF LIES and its sequel LORD OF RUIN. When not writing, he can be found playing too many video games, cooking, or listening to Broadway musicals.

@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed K. M. buff.ly/HdeMexg

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 17d

Goldy Moldavsky's novels include the NYT bestseller KILL THE BOY BAND, NO GOOD DEED, and THE MARY SHELLEY CLUB. Her love of 80s movies, 90s boy bands, and horror flicks hugely influences her work.

@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Goldy buff.ly/lxy9kPo

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 22d

Dustin Thao is a Vietnamese American writer based in New York City. He is the New York Times bestselling author of You’ve Reached Sam and When Haru Was Here.

@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Dustin buff.ly/XLGTJUj

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 24d

Deatra Cohen is an author, herbalist, and artist. She holds degrees from the University of California, Davis, San Jose State University, and the Berkeley Herbal Center. Adam Siegel is an author, translator, and bibliographer. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Deatra and Adam buff.ly/ipFH23c

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 29d

Jenny Birch holds a BA in French and an MEd in Instruction & Learning and as an adoptee herself, she is a passionate advocate for children, particularly those in the foster care and adoption communities.

@Michelekiricha1 interviewed Jenny buff.ly/YcmZW4c

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · Sep 11

Gale Galligan is the creator of the New York Times bestselling Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations of Dawn and the Impossible Three, Kristy's Big Day, Boy-Crazy Stacey, and Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Ann M. Martin.

@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Gale buff.ly/2l68ysD

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · Sep 7

This week's episode of The CXF Interview Podcast, Part I of @mattlaz1013.bsky.social's Flame Con special, is LIVE for Patreon backers! Listen to chats with @sinagrace.bsky.social, Bradley Clayton, @meakoopa.bsky.social, and Nic and Kevin from @geeksout.bsky.social AND
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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 366: Matt Goes to Flame Con 2025, Part I | ComicsXF

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · Sep 5

Maddie Martinez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can now find Maddie in New York City, filling her tiny apartment with an unwieldy number of books. The Maiden and Her Monster is her first novel.

@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Maddie Martinez buff.ly/PAm8DIa

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · Sep 3

Matthew H. Sommer is a social and legal historian of China in the Qing dynasty. His research focuses on gender, sexuality, and family. The main source for his work is original legal case records from local and central archives in China @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Matthew buff.ly/nCaUi4s

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · Aug 29

Joanna Ho (Joho) hails from a lineage of cat butlers. Her artistry and lineage showcased in "Saphie: The One-Eyed Cat," captures hearts by melding her profound feline connection with illustration. @michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Joho buff.ly/HlhRal5

Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ai Jiang is a Chinese-Canadian writer, Ignyte, Bram Stoker, and Nebula Award winner, and Hugo, Astounding, Locus, Aurora, and BFSA Award finalist from Changle, Fujian. She is the author of A Palace Near the Wind, Linghun, and I AM AI.

@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Ai buff.ly/2WNdk9y

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klaudia @ NYCC @kaludiasays.bsky.social · Aug 24

here’s @geeksout.bsky.social’s Anime NYC queer manga recommendations panel!

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · Aug 22

LySandra Vuong is a comic artist and the creator of COVENANT, a WEBTOON Originals series. Formerly a mechanical engineer, they now draws hot priests for a living.

@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social had the opportunity to interview LySandra, which you can read on the Geeks OUT blog.

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Rohan Zhou-Lee @diaryofafirebird.bsky.social · Aug 22

My latest coverage of Flame Con 2025 produced by @geeksout.bsky.social ! #LGBT #Comics #ComicCon #Resisit

Queer resistance art takes center stage at Flame Con in Times Square

Flame Con 2025, an annual LGBTQ convention dedicated to rallying, empowering, and promoting the queer geek community, expanded this year to create more space

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · Aug 21

This panel will explore a variety of genres & storytelling styles w/in queer YA & New Adult manga 📖. From sweet & tender romances to insightful explorations of identity & community, featuring panelists Lisa De La Cruz, TJ Ferentini, Erica Friedman, Whitney Leopard, Morgan Perry, & Princess Weekes 🎤.

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · Aug 21

✨ Anyone heading to Anime NYC this weekend? ✨

Join Geeks OUT for our Anime NYC panel, Finding Your Story: Manga Recommendations for Queer Readers 📚🌈, on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM in Room 1A23 🗓️📍.

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · Aug 20

Wen-yi Lee likes writing about girls with bite, feral nature, and ghosts. She is the author of YA horror The Dark We Know. When They Burned The Butterfly is her adult debut.

@Michelekiricha1 interviewed Wen-yi buff.ly/nSVC8Es

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