Geek-Girl Crime War TPB Review from @kleffnotes

The Geek-Girl comics series is one I have covered on The Nerdy Girl Express a number of times and everyone’s favorite glasses wearing female superhero is back with a collected volume of the first four issues of the current storyline in Geek-Girl Crime War. This story includes a new character carrying the mantel of our title hero as well as a growing number of villains coming on the scene while Ruby tries to figure out what she wants to do with her life now. Continue reading “Geek-Girl Crime War TPB Review from @kleffnotes”

Victoria’s Voice Book Review from @kleffnotes

David and Jackie Siegel’s lives completely changed on June 6th 2015 when they received a heartbreaking call informing them that their 18 year old daughter Victoria had died of a drug overdose. Her parents vowed that they would do whatever it takes to keep other parents from ever having to experience this moment. Right after Victoria’s death, Jackie was told through text by one of her daughter’s friends to look in Victoria’s bedroom nightstand for a secret diary and suggested that she publish it. Victoria’s Voice is that secret diary and is Victoria’s own words brought to life in the hopes of showing the full picture of her life before her tragic death. Continue reading “Victoria’s Voice Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Interview with Mariah Owen from @kleffnotes

I had the chance to chat with actress and filmmaker Mariah Owen about her latest short film, Daddy’s Playground, which releases on No Budge this month. Focused on two sugar babies working to avenge their sugar mamas and daddies in a plan to overthrow the patriarchy this is an original short that will draw you in. I also chatted with her about some of her other upcoming projects. Thank you to Mariah Owen for answering all of my questions. Continue reading “Interview with Mariah Owen from @kleffnotes”

Bad Day Children’s Book Review from @kleffnotes

Bad Day is the fifth children’s book from Ruby Roth and adds to her mission of making change in the world. She provides young readers with a way to see how to take care of their own well-being while also finding strength and happiness in the process. It examines neuro-diversity and emotions as a bad day evolves for main character Hennie. Continue reading “Bad Day Children’s Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Savant Book Review from @kleffnotes

The Avery family was the picture of a model family. Steven and Diane lived with their son Micheal in a world of wealth, success, and happiness, but their charmed life would not last. In Savant, their world is shattered when Steven is unexpectedly murdered in what many believed was a random act of violence. Michael grows up as the case grows cold and he takes it upon himself to get justice. With his exceptional intellect and eidetic memory he will re-open his father’s case and search for the killer who changed his life forever. Continue reading “Savant Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Interview with Gretchen Wylder from @kleffnotes

I had the chance to chat with Gretchen Wylder, the creator, writer, and one of the core characters of the web series These Thems. Her series uses humor to examine and discuss topics of queerness, gender identity, coming out, sexual empowerment, and so much more. In her series, Wylder plays Gretchen, who after realizing she might be a lesbian, befriends a nonbinary dog walker named Vero. This friendship leads to a journey through the queer culture and world that Gretchen had never known. Thank you to Gretchen Wylder for discussing her series with me. Continue reading “Interview with Gretchen Wylder from @kleffnotes”

The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted Book Review from @kleffnotes

If you love X-Men or Harry Potter, then the upcoming release The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted is something that you will love. Conor Grennan brings to life a world of dark and mysterious forces through his main character Jack Carlson. Never expecting that some sort of powers lie deep inside him, Jack struggles to understand what is happening to him as he finds himself suddenly at The Hadley Academy. Continue reading “The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Stealing Cinderella Book Review from @kleffnotes

Based on a true story, Mark D. Diehl shares how he fell in love in South Korea where just being with the woman he loved brought taunts and threats. Stealing Cinderella: How I Became an International Fugitive for Love shares the story of Diehl and his love, Jennifer. In a story that feels like Romeo and Juliet with an international spin, this read is a hopeful story that will inspire romantics and those who often shun romance as well. Continue reading “Stealing Cinderella Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Interview with Shirin Ariff from @kleffnotes

I had the chance to chat with Shirin Ariff, the author of The Second Wife: Seduced Into Slavery. Her book focuses on her own experiences as a survivor of domestic abuse. By taking her love for her children she was able to transition that into love for herself, which has led her to this book and a career helping others work through their own experiences. Thank you to Shirin Ariff for answering all of my questions. Continue reading “Interview with Shirin Ariff from @kleffnotes”

The Power Book Book Review from @kleffnotes

Coming out on October 1st, The Power Book is a beautifully illustrated work that examines questions like “What makes you the boss of me?”, “Why can some people vote for their leaders, while other people can’t?”, and “Why are there fewer female scientists, leaders, and artists than men in history books?” Geared toward young readers, primarily those 7 to 11, this work speaks frankly and candidly about these topics and many more to help children understand the idea of power and how it is used in society. This work also includes a foreword by Roxane Gay, whose powerful words set up the book perfectly. Continue reading “The Power Book Book Review from @kleffnotes”