Geeks OUT
@geeksout.bsky.social
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/geeksout
Velinxi (Xiao Tong Kong) is a webcomic creator, illustrator, and aspiring novelist. Her chronic daydreaming has led to the creation of Countdown to Countdown, DPS Only! and most recently- Daughter of a Thousand Faces.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Velinxi buff.ly/v3jCvlQ
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Velinxi buff.ly/v3jCvlQ
January 21, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Velinxi (Xiao Tong Kong) is a webcomic creator, illustrator, and aspiring novelist. Her chronic daydreaming has led to the creation of Countdown to Countdown, DPS Only! and most recently- Daughter of a Thousand Faces.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Velinxi buff.ly/v3jCvlQ
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Velinxi buff.ly/v3jCvlQ
Lyla Lee is the bestselling author of YA books about K-pop, K-dramas, and reality TV as well as the Mindy Kim series for younger readers. Her books have been translated into multiple languages around the world.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Lyla buff.ly/xkYGe6C
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Lyla buff.ly/xkYGe6C
January 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Lyla Lee is the bestselling author of YA books about K-pop, K-dramas, and reality TV as well as the Mindy Kim series for younger readers. Her books have been translated into multiple languages around the world.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Lyla buff.ly/xkYGe6C
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Lyla buff.ly/xkYGe6C
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Did an interview with @geeksout.bsky.social !
Give it a look, always fun to talk about Star Crossed ^^
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Give it a look, always fun to talk about Star Crossed ^^
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Interview with Crimson Chains, Artist and Author of Star Crossed - Geeks OUT
Crimson Chains is a self-taught artist who has always loved to create comics and stories. Star themes and aesthetics are some of her favorite things to create, and Star Crossed is her first published ...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Did an interview with @geeksout.bsky.social !
Give it a look, always fun to talk about Star Crossed ^^
www.geeksout.org/2025/12/17/i...
Give it a look, always fun to talk about Star Crossed ^^
www.geeksout.org/2025/12/17/i...
C.G.Esperanza was born the 2nd of 6 cool kids. The South Bronx is where he first opened his eyelids. A land shrouded in bright colored decay, the birthplace of graffiti & hip-hop! He paints fantasy worlds of elephants, and castles too! @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed C.G. buff.ly/sDYA70K
January 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
C.G.Esperanza was born the 2nd of 6 cool kids. The South Bronx is where he first opened his eyelids. A land shrouded in bright colored decay, the birthplace of graffiti & hip-hop! He paints fantasy worlds of elephants, and castles too! @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed C.G. buff.ly/sDYA70K
LINDSEY BYRD grew up in NY before moving abroad for graduate research studies. She is an amateur birder, enjoys going for hikes to take photos of nature, all forms of speculative fiction, and is an avid researcher of history.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Lindsey buff.ly/JQmVZmb
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Lindsey buff.ly/JQmVZmb
January 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
LINDSEY BYRD grew up in NY before moving abroad for graduate research studies. She is an amateur birder, enjoys going for hikes to take photos of nature, all forms of speculative fiction, and is an avid researcher of history.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Lindsey buff.ly/JQmVZmb
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Lindsey buff.ly/JQmVZmb
Sabina Nordqvist began writing as a way to distract herself from chronic pain and illness, and before long, she couldn’t stop creating imaginary worlds and swoony book boyfriends. IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD is her debut novel.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Sabrina buff.ly/fSBEAwR
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Sabrina buff.ly/fSBEAwR
December 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sabina Nordqvist began writing as a way to distract herself from chronic pain and illness, and before long, she couldn’t stop creating imaginary worlds and swoony book boyfriends. IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD is her debut novel.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Sabrina buff.ly/fSBEAwR
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Sabrina buff.ly/fSBEAwR
Crimson Chains is a self-taught artist who has always loved to create comics and stories. Star themes and aesthetics are some of her favorite things to create, and Star Crossed is her first published work.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Crimson buff.ly/DuM48Qx
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Crimson buff.ly/DuM48Qx
December 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Crimson Chains is a self-taught artist who has always loved to create comics and stories. Star themes and aesthetics are some of her favorite things to create, and Star Crossed is her first published work.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Crimson buff.ly/DuM48Qx
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Crimson buff.ly/DuM48Qx
🚨 50% OFF MERCH 🚨
Shirts + totes are half off through December 30 🛍️✨
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Shirts + totes are half off through December 30 🛍️✨
No code. Auto-applied. Zero excuses 😌💸
Run, don’t walk—your next favorite fit is waiting 🔥
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December 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🚨 50% OFF MERCH 🚨
Shirts + totes are half off through December 30 🛍️✨
No code. Auto-applied. Zero excuses 😌💸
Run, don’t walk—your next favorite fit is waiting 🔥
buff.ly/xiUJl1X
Shirts + totes are half off through December 30 🛍️✨
No code. Auto-applied. Zero excuses 😌💸
Run, don’t walk—your next favorite fit is waiting 🔥
buff.ly/xiUJl1X
Ayana Gray is a New York Times bestselling author. Her works have been translated into eleven languages across five continents. She currently lives and writes in Arkansas. I, Medusa is her adult debut.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Ayana buff.ly/FdOHwJE
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Ayana buff.ly/FdOHwJE
December 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Ayana Gray is a New York Times bestselling author. Her works have been translated into eleven languages across five continents. She currently lives and writes in Arkansas. I, Medusa is her adult debut.
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Ayana buff.ly/FdOHwJE
@Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Ayana buff.ly/FdOHwJE
Have you applied for Awesome Con’s Pride Alley yet? 🌈✨ Applications for Pride Alley artists & panels close December 15! 🗓️ Don’t miss your chance to join us in Washington, DC this March 2026 — submit your pride-powered panel ideas & share the app with an artist you’d love to see at Pride Alley! 🎨💬
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Have you applied for Awesome Con’s Pride Alley yet? 🌈✨ Applications for Pride Alley artists & panels close December 15! 🗓️ Don’t miss your chance to join us in Washington, DC this March 2026 — submit your pride-powered panel ideas & share the app with an artist you’d love to see at Pride Alley! 🎨💬
✨ From now through December 30, we're spreading some holiday cheer with a massive 50% off all shirts and totes! 🎁🛍️
No code needed — your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 💸✨
Whether you're grabbing a gift or treating yourself, now’s the perfect time to stock up on your faves! 💖🔥
No code needed — your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 💸✨
Whether you're grabbing a gift or treating yourself, now’s the perfect time to stock up on your faves! 💖🔥
December 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
✨ From now through December 30, we're spreading some holiday cheer with a massive 50% off all shirts and totes! 🎁🛍️
No code needed — your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 💸✨
Whether you're grabbing a gift or treating yourself, now’s the perfect time to stock up on your faves! 💖🔥
No code needed — your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 💸✨
Whether you're grabbing a gift or treating yourself, now’s the perfect time to stock up on your faves! 💖🔥
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Learn more about @kvalentinwrites.bsky.social and why they're drawn to speculative fiction, the inspiration for 🔮AN AMATEUR WITCH'S GUIDE TO MURDER💀 and more with @geeksout.bsky.social!
https://loom.ly/-VIya1g
https://loom.ly/-VIya1g
Interview with K. Valentin, Author of An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder - Geeks OUT
K. Valentin is the author of the critically acclaimed adult contemporary fantasy novel, An Amateur Witch’s Guide to Murder. She has also been published in the Bag of Bones Horror Anthology, Cosmos: An Anthology of Dark Microfiction and theLatino Book Review Magazine. K. hails from England and Las Vegas and presently calls rainy Washington home. This far-ranging combination of …
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December 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Learn more about @kvalentinwrites.bsky.social and why they're drawn to speculative fiction, the inspiration for 🔮AN AMATEUR WITCH'S GUIDE TO MURDER💀 and more with @geeksout.bsky.social!
https://loom.ly/-VIya1g
https://loom.ly/-VIya1g
🎉 Geeks OUT will be tabling at the Gym U Holiday Bazaar this Sat, Dec 6, 11 am – 2 pm! ❄️🎄✨
Stop by for geeky goodies, community vibes, and holiday cheer. 🌈✨
Details & RSVP: form.jotform.com/253086084526...
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Stop by for geeky goodies, community vibes, and holiday cheer. 🌈✨
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December 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🎉 Geeks OUT will be tabling at the Gym U Holiday Bazaar this Sat, Dec 6, 11 am – 2 pm! ❄️🎄✨
Stop by for geeky goodies, community vibes, and holiday cheer. 🌈✨
Details & RSVP: form.jotform.com/253086084526...
#GeeksOUT #HolidayBazaar #LGBTQ #Community
Stop by for geeky goodies, community vibes, and holiday cheer. 🌈✨
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#GeeksOUT #HolidayBazaar #LGBTQ #Community
🎉 Geeks OUT will be tabling at the Gym U Holiday Bazaar this Sat, Dec 6 (11–2)! ❄️🎄✨
Stop by for geeky goodies, community vibes, and holiday cheer. 🌈✨
Details & RSVP: form.jotform.com/253086084526...
#GeeksOUT #HolidayBazaar #LGBTQ #Community
Stop by for geeky goodies, community vibes, and holiday cheer. 🌈✨
Details & RSVP: form.jotform.com/253086084526...
#GeeksOUT #HolidayBazaar #LGBTQ #Community
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🎉 Geeks OUT will be tabling at the Gym U Holiday Bazaar this Sat, Dec 6 (11–2)! ❄️🎄✨
Stop by for geeky goodies, community vibes, and holiday cheer. 🌈✨
Details & RSVP: form.jotform.com/253086084526...
#GeeksOUT #HolidayBazaar #LGBTQ #Community
Stop by for geeky goodies, community vibes, and holiday cheer. 🌈✨
Details & RSVP: form.jotform.com/253086084526...
#GeeksOUT #HolidayBazaar #LGBTQ #Community
Here's a new creator spotlight from Chris Allo, this time focusing on Aaron Reese who we lost earlier this year. He talks with his friend and comic writer Stephanie Williams, his editor on his Mad Cave Studios comic James Emmett, and illustrator of his comic at Mad Cave Lema Carril. buff.ly/jVWGmMf
December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Here's a new creator spotlight from Chris Allo, this time focusing on Aaron Reese who we lost earlier this year. He talks with his friend and comic writer Stephanie Williams, his editor on his Mad Cave Studios comic James Emmett, and illustrator of his comic at Mad Cave Lema Carril. buff.ly/jVWGmMf
Looking to support queer nonprofits this Giving Tuesday? Consider donating to Geeks OUT! We’re a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) creating community for queer geeks through events, convention programming, and Flame Con — our LGBTQ+ comics & pop culture con. 🏳️🌈 🔥
December 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Looking to support queer nonprofits this Giving Tuesday? Consider donating to Geeks OUT! We’re a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) creating community for queer geeks through events, convention programming, and Flame Con — our LGBTQ+ comics & pop culture con. 🏳️🌈 🔥
Born in sweltering Singapore, Celine Ong (she/they) was raised in mosh pits, and writes queer romance novels about chaos gremlins with bad manners, weird feelings, and big hearts. Hold Me Like a Grudge is their debut novel. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Celine buff.ly/9iKMT2f
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Born in sweltering Singapore, Celine Ong (she/they) was raised in mosh pits, and writes queer romance novels about chaos gremlins with bad manners, weird feelings, and big hearts. Hold Me Like a Grudge is their debut novel. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Celine buff.ly/9iKMT2f
🎬✨ Get ready for a night of epic storytelling! ✨🎭
We’ve teamed up with @independentfilmco and @letterboxd to host advance screenings in NY & LA of @100nightsofhero, an imaginative ✨🌈 queer, 💪 feminist fantasy from writer-director Julia Jackman.
We’ve teamed up with @independentfilmco and @letterboxd to host advance screenings in NY & LA of @100nightsofhero, an imaginative ✨🌈 queer, 💪 feminist fantasy from writer-director Julia Jackman.
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🎬✨ Get ready for a night of epic storytelling! ✨🎭
We’ve teamed up with @independentfilmco and @letterboxd to host advance screenings in NY & LA of @100nightsofhero, an imaginative ✨🌈 queer, 💪 feminist fantasy from writer-director Julia Jackman.
We’ve teamed up with @independentfilmco and @letterboxd to host advance screenings in NY & LA of @100nightsofhero, an imaginative ✨🌈 queer, 💪 feminist fantasy from writer-director Julia Jackman.
K. Valentin is the author of the fantasy novel, An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder. She has also been published in the Bag of Bones Horror Anthology, Cosmos: An Anthology of Dark Microfiction and the Latino Book Review Magazine. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed K. buff.ly/OIOM2ji
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
K. Valentin is the author of the fantasy novel, An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder. She has also been published in the Bag of Bones Horror Anthology, Cosmos: An Anthology of Dark Microfiction and the Latino Book Review Magazine. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed K. buff.ly/OIOM2ji
Caitlin Rozakis is the pen name of Rebecca Rozakis. She has had many career changes, including mechanical engineering, and the American Museum of Natural History (who knew emus had birth certificates?) @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Caitlin buff.ly/v4Bv2tq
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Caitlin Rozakis is the pen name of Rebecca Rozakis. She has had many career changes, including mechanical engineering, and the American Museum of Natural History (who knew emus had birth certificates?) @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Caitlin buff.ly/v4Bv2tq
✨ From now through December 30, we're spreading some holiday cheer with a massive 50% off all shirts and totes! 🎁🛍️
No code needed — your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 💸✨
Whether you're grabbing a gift or treating yourself, now’s the perfect time to stock up on your faves! 💖🔥
No code needed — your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 💸✨
Whether you're grabbing a gift or treating yourself, now’s the perfect time to stock up on your faves! 💖🔥
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
✨ From now through December 30, we're spreading some holiday cheer with a massive 50% off all shirts and totes! 🎁🛍️
No code needed — your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 💸✨
Whether you're grabbing a gift or treating yourself, now’s the perfect time to stock up on your faves! 💖🔥
No code needed — your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 💸✨
Whether you're grabbing a gift or treating yourself, now’s the perfect time to stock up on your faves! 💖🔥
Angela Hsieh is a Taiwanese American author and illustrator whose debut graphic novel, Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology, received a starred review from Booklist and was chosen as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Angela buff.ly/ugUcHtq
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Angela Hsieh is a Taiwanese American author and illustrator whose debut graphic novel, Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology, received a starred review from Booklist and was chosen as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Angela buff.ly/ugUcHtq
🌈 WANTED: Pride Alley Artists & Panelists for Awesome Con! 🎨🎤
Washington DC's premier pop culture event is returning March 13–15, 2026, featuring Pride Alley! 🏳️🌈✨ Pride Alley is a special area of Artist Alley that highlights queer talent, plus a lineup of panels, performances, and special events. 💫
Washington DC's premier pop culture event is returning March 13–15, 2026, featuring Pride Alley! 🏳️🌈✨ Pride Alley is a special area of Artist Alley that highlights queer talent, plus a lineup of panels, performances, and special events. 💫
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🌈 WANTED: Pride Alley Artists & Panelists for Awesome Con! 🎨🎤
Washington DC's premier pop culture event is returning March 13–15, 2026, featuring Pride Alley! 🏳️🌈✨ Pride Alley is a special area of Artist Alley that highlights queer talent, plus a lineup of panels, performances, and special events. 💫
Washington DC's premier pop culture event is returning March 13–15, 2026, featuring Pride Alley! 🏳️🌈✨ Pride Alley is a special area of Artist Alley that highlights queer talent, plus a lineup of panels, performances, and special events. 💫
🌈 WANTED: Pride Alley Artists & Panelists for Awesome Con! 🎨🎤
Washington DC's premier pop culture event is returning March 13–15, 2026, featuring Pride Alley! 🏳️🌈 ✨ Pride Alley is a special area of Artist Alley that highlights queer talent, plus a lineup of panels, performances, and special events. 💫
Washington DC's premier pop culture event is returning March 13–15, 2026, featuring Pride Alley! 🏳️🌈 ✨ Pride Alley is a special area of Artist Alley that highlights queer talent, plus a lineup of panels, performances, and special events. 💫
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🌈 WANTED: Pride Alley Artists & Panelists for Awesome Con! 🎨🎤
Washington DC's premier pop culture event is returning March 13–15, 2026, featuring Pride Alley! 🏳️🌈 ✨ Pride Alley is a special area of Artist Alley that highlights queer talent, plus a lineup of panels, performances, and special events. 💫
Washington DC's premier pop culture event is returning March 13–15, 2026, featuring Pride Alley! 🏳️🌈 ✨ Pride Alley is a special area of Artist Alley that highlights queer talent, plus a lineup of panels, performances, and special events. 💫
Freya Marske is a USA Today bestselling author and has been nominated for two Hugo Awards. Her books include Swordcrossed and A Marvellous Light, which was an international bestseller and won the Romantic Novel Award for Fantasy. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Freya buff.ly/qD4Ullx
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Freya Marske is a USA Today bestselling author and has been nominated for two Hugo Awards. Her books include Swordcrossed and A Marvellous Light, which was an international bestseller and won the Romantic Novel Award for Fantasy. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed Freya buff.ly/qD4Ullx