Fangirl’s Name: Rachel
Fangirl’s Occupation: VP of Marketing and Publicity for DK
What is her Fangirl interest?
Star Wars and lots of general nerdiness.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
I’m submitting me! I started going to Star Wars and Comic conventions for work, but got hooked fast for real. Now I consider myself a real-live Star Wars geek of the highest order. I love the fans, I love the authors and artists, I love the whole universe.
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
This coming June I’m planning a Star Wars/Back to the Future wedding! The details are a secret for now so my guests (including my mom!) are in for some big surprises.
I also like to wear my fandom on my sleeve–so I have a whole collection of Star Wars clothes and jewelry. I’m also a t-shirt hoarder, but since I buy more than I could wear every few years I’ve had my t-shirt collection turned into quilts. Next to my future husband and cats, those quilts are the first thing I’d grab from our apartment when the zombies come.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“Because you are defined not by life’s imperfect moments, but by your reaction to them. And because there is joy in embracing – rather than running from – the utter absurdity of life.” –Jenny Lawson, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
My new favorite item is the X-Wing cardigan from Her Universe I bought first thing at Celebration. I love that I can wear it to work and geek out in a subtle sort of way. I wore it the last day of the show and had a billion compliments.
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