Name of Fangirl: Laura
Fangirl’s Occupation: Elementary School Librarian
What is her Fangirl interest?
Star Wars, Doctor Who, Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lord of the Rings…almost any sci-fi or fantasy media.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
To show that “women of a certain age” can cosplay and enjoy sci fi with gusto and that showcasing your uniqueness is something to which everyone can aspire.
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
At 50 I entered my first cosplay contest as Darth Talon at Wizard World in Austin and took first place overall female. I have since gained the status of Master Costume. I am an officer of the San Antonio Star Wars Society and enjoy costuming for charitable events. My school library is fully decorated with Star Wars items and I have the chance to highlight the awesomeness of sci-fi to my students.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“I may not be an explorer, or an adventurer, or a treasure-seeker, or a gunfighter, but I am proud of what I am. I am a librarian” – from The Mummy
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
Most prized would be a toss up between bars of latinum from the Star Trek Next Gen set and my signed Spike puppet, but I couldn’t live without a well built corset. For cosplay at my age, it’s a necessity!
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