Fangirling with Sam Maggs

I feel like this book [The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy] was totally written for me! I’m a bit of a closet geek when it comes to nerdy things. I consider myself a bit like Penny on Big Bang Theory – not the full-on nerd like the rest of the guys but grudgingly accepting of how fun being a nerd can be.

—Irene Seto, Mint & Heritage

Read the full review / preview by Irene Seto of Sam Maggs’ upcoming appearance in Calgary, April 27, 7pm, presented in partnership with Wordfest and Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.

Sam Maggs is a regular TV host and guest on Teletoon, Space and MTV, as well as the author of the bestselling book, The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy.

Fanfic, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more—it’s never been a better time to be a girl geek. The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy is the ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life, a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom.

You may recall some of our recent live-author events featuring YA writers such as Veronica Roth, Teresa Toten, Susin Nielsen, as well as the growing number of graphic novelists and illustrators who have presented at the Festival over the years (e.g. Scott Chandler, Micheal Cho, Meags Fitzgerald, Sherwin Tjia, Walter Scott, Michel Chikwanine, Richard Van Camp). We’re incredibly excited to host Sam Maggs next week, and hope you can hang out with us too.