RoAnna Sylver
Bio
Writes weird books about marginalized people surviving/rocking out (CHAMELEON MOON, STAKE SAUCE), amazing puns, and geeky articles. Lives with chronic pain/genetic weirdness. An actual mutant. Open Your Eyes, Look Up To The Skies And See!
Stories (88/0)
Is Steve Buscemi Trying To Contact Me Telepathically, Through My Dreams?
The first time Steve Buscemi visited me in my slumber was my freshman year of high school. He came to me in one of the most vivid and detailed dreams my teenage self had ever had. The experience was bizarre, but I had the unshakable feeling that it was important. Still, I had no idea what it meant, and soon it faded from my mind.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
Everything You Need To Know About The Eldritch Horror Lurking In Your Closet. Now. Right Now.
You asked your burning questions in the faintest of night-whispers, and we've summoned the answers from the depths of the beyond. Here's all the #creepy fun factoids on your favorite #horror, straight to your brain-box from the finest seers, oracles, sooth-sayers, and totally tuned-in ghost-vibes.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Horror
Deep Character Development: Be Your Own Biggest Fan
I get a lot of questions about writing: the process, fave/least fave parts, and the 'where do you get your ideas' question no writer I've met really knows how to answer. Most of all, people want to know how to write interesting, real-seeming characters. The answer is simple - and I bet you already do it.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Journal
Do Not Mistake Composure For Ease: Invisible Illnesses, Power Metal and Star Trek
Living with a chronic illness or #disability is hard. It impacts every single area of your life. If you have one, you're probably at least always aware of it. It's not the kind of thing that goes away. (So, 'chronic.')
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
More On The Way From "What We Do In The Shadows" Blend of Scary-Funny Goodness
It's hard to make a scary movie nowadays. Or a genuinely funny one. Both #horror and comedy audiences are weary of the same old jump-scares and weak jokes; we've seen it all before, and it takes a lot to make us actually laugh, cry, or scream. Don't even get us started on #vampires - or mockumentaries. Even if you like the controversial style, you know it's a rare one that's truly hilarious and not just painfully awkward.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
'Star Trek: Discovery' Theme Pays Tribute To The Past While Looking To The Future
Have you heard? The new opening theme for Star Trek: Discovery has been released – and it's great. It holds to the Trek tradition of orchestral instrumentals (we can all ignore the theme from Enterprise), and blends the previous iconic themes with its own new melodies to create something nostalgic and new at the same time.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Futurism
Too Cool To Live: 10 Inspirational 'Star Trek' Characters Whose Memories Will Always Live On
Since The Original Series' launch in 1966, Star Trek has given us an incredible universe across both the big and small screen, filled with faraway planets, fascinating aliens, and super cool characters. But we've hardly gotten to know some of these amazing characters before they were killed off, or written out, or otherwise gone (but not from our hearts).
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Futurism
What's Going On? Disappointed LGBT Fans Respond To 'Sense8' Cancelation At The Kickoff To Pride Month
It's June — for #LGBT people worldwide, 'tis the season for community, visibility and most of all, for pride. Unfortunately, this morning the Sense8 fandom received some devastating news of the show's cancelation, and while the timing could not have been worse, the fan response couldn't be louder and clearer.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
Stone By Day, Warriors By Night: Here's All You Need To Know About Disney's 'Gargoyles'
In 1994, #Disney released the animated fantasy TV series Gargoyles — and ever since, those who remember have been clamoring for more, yelling about how awesome it was. If you need a refresher, then check out the trailer for the 1995 VHS release below.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
The Not-The-Captain's Log: The Trouble With Tribbles
Lt. Uhura's Personal Log, Stardate 4523.3. How does the old saying go? "May you live in interesting times?" I’m not sure whether that’s supposed to be a blessing or a curse. Well, life on the Enterprise is certainly not dull. I wonder if every starship is blessed with such interesting times—or if we’re just special.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Futurism