Name of Fangirl: Jennifer
Fangirl’s Occupation: Editing sci-fi books
What is her Fangirl interest?
She loves anything related to Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Warehouse 13, Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia, Disney, Lord of the Rings, Sherlock and Legend of the Seeker. As a sci-fi editor she loves those books, too. She can spend hours to find and read sci-fi books and comics.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
I saw her find her place in her fandoms and as being a geek. She decided to work as an editor for sci-fi books, it was very difficult for her to find a job because she is a woman. I saw her fight for what she wants and prove that women can be geeks and love sci-fi too. Now, she says to every girl, too, it’s normal and great to be a Fangirl, that they have to be proud of it and not be afraid of that.
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
She loves to cosplay. Her bedroom is a sanctuary for her dolls, figures of her fandoms. Wednesdays she goes to a library to read sci-fi books to little girls and talks about her fandoms to them.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“Do or do not. There is no try” – Yoda
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
A Stormtrooper keychain. That was the first thing she bought to express her fandom and it has become a symbol.
Where can we follow her online?