1. Let’s start with the epic origin story: how did Oz Con begin, and for how many years now? CJ: “In 2013, what started as a simple idea quickly became something much bigger than any of us expected. A group of students, faculty, and staff at MSU got together with a shared question: How many…
Author-to-Narrator Interview: Gideon Frost:
Creative to Creative Q and A: “I grew up in a small town in the deep South. Literature was a way to experience different cultures and ideas and places, while also going on fantastic adventures.” 2. What were some of the first voices/impressions you did growing up? “As a kid, I mostly copied cartoon voices…
My Top 10 Favorite “Cheetah Girls” Song (20th Anniversary!)
They put the growl in girl power. Time to be totally fierce with this staple Disney Channel movie series, “The Cheetah Girl!” Powerful and catchy tunes. Cheetah-lious styles. And characters who show the power of friendship, no matter what types of spots. These are my favorite songs from the three films sung by this squad…
My Pokemon Swag Collection:
This global phenomenon reached my country when I was barely 11, so to say it shaped my life is an understatement. Over 26 years of my time on Earth has had these adorable and radical pocket monsters in it. And with that, come merch. Toys, plushies, clothes, trinkets, accessories, posters. You name it, the 90s…
I Love You, Pokemon: 30th Anniversary Post
I cannot believe the franchise that has embedded myself in my soul and given me so much in my life is 30 years old! ^_^ I have celebrated in so many ways over the years, but I am going to do it again. I thought I would share my timeline of the Pokemon games, what…
Creative-to-Creative Interview: Audiobook Narrator Theo Sinclair
“I grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota and reading was a major thing that my parents encouraged for me and my brothers. We would also listen to audiobook on long car trips. Stories have been there from the beginning.” 2. What were some of the first voices/impressions you did growing up? “I…
Top Ten Favorite Movies I Watched Last Year- 2025:
Special mention: Netflix’s second season of “Man with the Plan” was just as brilliant as the first! Highly recommend!
Creative-to-Creative Interview: Artist David Clark
A: I was an Army brat so we lived from coast to coast and all inbetween. It definitely did have an impact especially when we were in Washington State close to Seattle.It is beautiful there. 2. What were some of the first drawings you did growing up? A: I was always doodling but around 3rd…
My Current “Nutcracker” Story Books:
The Nutcracker has been precious to me since I was about eight years old. I recall seeing a special on the show’s annual performance at The Fox Theater in St. Louis on TV, a behind-the-scenes feature. I’m not sure why I was watching that special, but then I got to go see it in person….
Creative-to-Creative Interview: Matthew Atchley
A: I grew up in Strawberry Plains, TN. I loved comics, cartoon series, and toys growing up. It led me to have a wild imagination and fueled my creativity. My mom painted when I was little as well and I saw her create paintings and knew I wanted to do that too. 2. What were…