FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrPinterestYouTube

About Joanna

Joanna is a storyteller and art dabbler with a permanent case of wanderlust. She lives in California with her family and cat, and has a passion for wildlife and conservation. She still hasn’t decided what she’s going to be when she grows up, though she suspects she will probably be herself. Her novel, YA sci-fi time travel story THREADWALKERS, was published in 2017. You can find her other ramblings at joannavolavka.com or by following her on twitter @joannavolavka which is mostly cat photos and retweets of the geek culture variety. Need to get in touch? Email joanna@geekgirlpenpals.com
IGGPPC Director, +5 Charisma Editor
FacebookTwitterEmail
15 06, 2018

Movie Review: Incredibles 2 *SPOILER FREE*

By |2018-06-15T06:01:41+00:00June 15th, 2018|Reviews, TV & Movies|1 Comment

We've waited 14 years for this film: The Incredibles 2 opens this weekend to about as much anticipation as any Disney/Pixar sequel can have. And while audiences have been waiting over a decade for this one, it seems like Disney has finally decided to go all-in with the Incredible-Family: Disneyland's new "Pixar Pier" opens later this month with the signature featured ride, the "Incredicoaster", occupying a massive footprint on the retooled boardwalk. But enough about that-- let's talk about the movie! And don't worry: this is a spoiler-free zone. 

Read More
2 05, 2018

Hogwarts Mystery: Quick Review

By |2018-05-01T22:58:35+00:00May 2nd, 2018|Gaming, Reviews|0 Comments

I find Hogwarts Mystery to be an entertaining game, for what it is. You run out of energy quickly, unless you are willing to spend money, but honestly I don't mind games like this that I can play once or twice a day and feel like I'm enjoying them without spending hours of my life staring at my phone. That being said, there isn't anything "new" to it: it's pretty much just a retread, in a mildly interactive way. 

Read More
1 05, 2018

Infinity War pt 2 THEORIES **SPOILERS ALERT**

By |2018-05-01T21:34:36+00:00May 1st, 2018|TV & Movies|0 Comments

Well. That really was something, wasn't it? If you've already seen Avengers: Infinity War, chances are you left the theater at least a little stunned. I was, too, until a few things clicked into place for me, and I want to share my thoughts with you on this. So let's chat about the ramifications of Infinity War, and what it might mean for part 2 coming in 2019.

Read More
19 04, 2018

A chat with Jamila Rowser, writer of Wash Day comic now on Kickstarter

By |2018-04-19T20:24:00+00:00April 19th, 2018|Comics, Interviews|0 Comments

This week we are excited to share Wash Day, an upcoming slice-of-life comic from writer Jamila Rowser, one of the co-founders of Geek Girl Brunch, Straight Outta Gotham, and more. The Kickstarter for this comic was fully funded in less than 48 hours (WOW!) but you have until May 4th to back it and get some really cool perks! This week we had a chance to chat with Jamila about the comic, what she's working on now, and of course her current geek loves. 

Read More
4 04, 2018

WonderCon: Exhibitor Spotlight on Elhoffer Design

By |2018-04-04T18:38:03+00:00April 4th, 2018|Conventions/Events, Fashion|0 Comments

And that's what I love about Elhoffer Design-- the commitment to high quality, affordable designer pieces that flatter all kinds of body types, the celebration of lady/femme-nerds, and, I cannot emphasize this enough, the inclusion of functional POCKETS in the designs.

Read More
1 04, 2018

Small Business Spotlight: Nerdy Monsters + GIVEAWAY

By |2018-04-03T19:04:12+00:00April 1st, 2018|Giveaways, Interviews|0 Comments

Here at IGGPPC, we love supporting nerdy entrepreneurs and female/femme-empowering small businesses, and introducing you to them as well! And while Jennifer Holmquist (MagicCatJenny) is a familiar face in the IGGPPC community, we wanted to catch up with her about her shop, her creative process, and what she's currently geeking out about. Plus you can win one of her Nerdy Monster plushies-- Iggle! (note: giveaway is US-only)

Read More
22 07, 2017

Her Universe Fashion Show 2017 – Recap and Winners, plus New Collection Coming to HotTopic

By |2017-07-22T14:55:03+00:00July 22nd, 2017|Conventions/Events, Fashion|1 Comment

Thursday night at San Diego Comic-Con, the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego became the epicenter of Geek Couture for over two hours, as [...]

Read More