Name of the Fangirl: Jamie
Fangirl’s Occupation: Paranormal Author and 7th grade Language Arts Teacher
What is her fangirl interest?
Mainly Star Wars; reads/writes paranormal novels for young adults and her debut novel, 18 Things, has a group of friends who call themselves the Jedi Order.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this fangirl?
I think her book highlights an inspiring message of not letting any Darth Vader like force keep you down. But her book also focuses highly on redemption and even uses the quote from George Lucas, “Even when Anakin became Darth Vader, he was still the chosen one.” We all have our “Luke, I am your father,” moments in life, but her book shows young people how they can get past all that using Yoda-like wisdom. Plus, my wife used Jedi mind tricks on me so I’d nominate her.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.” –Teddy Roosevelt (a man she’s certain could’ve served on the Jedi High Council)
What is her favorite fangirl item that she cannot live without?
Vintage Star Wars tin lunchbox she uses to bring her lunch to school.
Where can we follow her online?