Reddit reviews Fangasm: Supernatural Fangirls

Well there's SPN Anti-Bullying on twitter and on tumblr. Funny enough (or heartbreaking enough), they get a lot of shit thrown their way.

> I also want to throw in that I'm sick of certain groups throwing hate on shippers.

This is a very good point and one that's brought up a lot in our sub. It's different but is no less bullying though. For example, while I believe the bullying within the fandom comes from a misplaced use of passion, I believe that the people "outside" (i.e. casual viewers) are made uncomfortable by shipping for entirely different and personal reasons. Which I can also delve a lot into.

I should really write an essay on this topic but the lovely ladies over at fangasm have in fact written about the Supernatural fandom here and here. I haven't read them yet (cause no ebook version) but I do believe they touch upon the negative aspects of the fandom and the struggles within.

Looked the book up on Amazon because I've been hearing about it forever but still hadn't read it, and was tickled by some of the rather vociferous negative reviews. Basically, they're complaining loud and long that the book was just an excuse to get interviews with the SPN cast and crew. I wondered why they didn't add, "And why didn't /I/ think of this too??" Hee. (And now I'm wondering if I can wave /my/ PhD around to get a Jensen interview - hey, worth a try!!)

I'm currently reading Fangasm: Supernatural Fangirls by Katherine Larson. I was lucky enough to get an advanced reading copy on sale over the internet.

The book I'd love to delve into next is Faery Craft: Weaving Connections with the Enchanted Realm - used is fine :)

I recently had a dream where I met my fae spirit guide, and since then I've wanted to connect more to that realm. She said it might help me be more at peace.

You ALL still have Zoidberg!