Episode 14: Fiery and Sassy Talk Cons

Before I discuss the episode, I want to thank Scott, Grooveis4Life, for composing my intro and outro music for the podcast. Scott streams on Twitch. Check out his Linktree, and if you need podcast music, contact him! He’ll be a guest on the podcast later this summer. <3

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On this episode of Geek Meets Social, we talk about one of my favorite Instagram accounts, Lucas O’Keefe @thelucasokeefe. He consistently has great advice for growing your Instagram following, and I agree with one of his latest posts – “’Going Viral’ isn’t a social media strategy.” Check out his profile for more amazing tips. There are a few things that will help you grow your Instagram or any other social media -  Being intentional, consistent, and authentic. Gradual growth is what you are striving for, and if you happen to go viral – more power to you!

Cisca Small from Dragon Con’s Fantasy Literature Track dropped in to talk about conventions, favorite authors, and more. The Fantasy Literature track hosts several awesome events. On Thursday night, the Page to Stage costume contest started in 2021.  The Fantasy Gather, where authors and fans converge in a setting with round tables like the Scholastic Book Fair meets cocktail hour. There is something about Boiking Beasties – but I’ll let you find out about that for yourself.
 
Cisca and I rambled our way around over half a dozen cons, and I’ve listed them below, but I wanted to highlight ConToberFest with DeepSouthCon 62 in Helen, Georgia, October 11-13. A certain someone is doing the program, so you know it will be great. And Helen is a fun, kitschy town.
 
Here’s the List of Cons:
 
Liberty Con
Dragon Con
Multiverse
Conjuration
ConToberFest/DeepSouthCon
221B
 
We also talked about our love of books and reading. I tried a LitRPG book a while ago and just couldn’t get into it. Cisca suggested I give Jay Boyce a try and I’m going to pick up the first book in the Mystic Mage series on her recommendation.

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More about Cisca:
Be it Geek, Nerd, or Dork Cisca Small will gladly claim it, after all she has 2 sciences degrees, is a 2nd generation geek, and has spent a lifetime in Fandom. After returning from adventures as an Army medic, she somehow ended up as the Director of Fantasy Literature at Dragon Con, podcaster, book reviewer, consultant, and Programing Director for ConTober/Deep South Con 62. With five years of podcasting behind her, no one knows exactly what she will be up to next, but it is sure to be entertaining and in Fandom.
 
You can find her on TikTok @ciscasmall, where, hopefully, she will start reviewing books soon! Check out her linktree for all her links!

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