Articles by Natalie

About Natalie (64 Articles)

Writer. Editor. Blogger. Rejector of stereotypes. MFA candidate. Currently writing a novel about gender issues and dirt bikes. Home base: www.natalieschriefer.com.

Cosplayer of the Month: Blackstar Cosplay!

January 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

First name and last initial: Andrew H. Where are you from originally, or where do you currently reside? DC native and live in DMV. How long have you been cosplaying? Dabbled [...]

Cosplayer of the Month: Jade Valkyrie!

December 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

First name and last initial: Deja K. Where are you from originally, or where do you currently reside? Originally from Oklahoma City; currently in Los Angeles How long have [...]

Cosplayer of the Month: Brandon the Shapeshifter!

November 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

First name and last initial: Brandon Clarke AKA Brandon the Shapeshifter. Where are you from originally or reside currently? I am originally from Boston, MA, but I now live [...]

The Importance of World Building

May 25, 2018 // 1 Comment

World building is a key element of story craft in which an author creates and defines the universe in which he or she will write. Good world building is consistent above all [...]

Cosplay Spotlight: William H.!

April 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

First name and last initial: William H. Where are you from originally or reside currently? I’m originally from Amarillo, TX but currently live in Valdosta, GA. How long you [...]

Cosplay Spotlight: Erika a la Mode Cosplay

April 16, 2018 // 1 Comment

First name and last initial: Erika K. Where are you from originally, or where do you currently reside? I’ve lived all over recently, but I’ll always be a California girl [...]

Cosplay Spotlight: Bloodborne Beauty!

March 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Cosplay Name: Bloodborne Beauty. Where are you from or where do you reside currently? Connecticut. How long have you been cosplaying? Since I was 16. Other Characters [...]

#28DaysofBlackCosplay Spotlight: Mike M.!

February 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

First Name and Initial: Mike M. Where are you from or where do you reside currently? Where I’m originally from Charles County MD. I now reside in Prince George’s County [...]

#28DaysofBlackCosplay Spotlight: Erik H.!

February 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

First Name and Last Initial: Erik H. Where are you from originally, or where do you reside currently? Originally from Baltimore, currently in Virginia. How long have you been [...]

#28DaysofBlackCosplay Spotlight: Christopher W.!

February 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

First Name and Last Initial: Christoper W. Where are you from originally, or where do you reside currently? I was born and raised in South East Washington, DC. How [...]