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Hi from Joana
I’m Joana, I’m 23 and I’m from Brazil. Studying Journalism at the moment in the university, I’m almost at the end of it. I enjoy reading and writing (wrote a little fairy tale book about a princess who cuts heads … Continue reading
What a Twyst.
I have been very neglectful of writing an intro. Mostly because I am not a huge blogger and because I am very overwhelmed by the awesome that fills this site. So many wonderful people, all in the same place! I … Continue reading
Lake Desire’s Intro
Hello. I’m Ariel Wetzel, also known in virtual spaces as Lake Desire. I’ve blogged about feminism and videogames since 2005 on my site New Game Plus. I’m also a contributor at Feminist Science Fiction – The Blog! I’m thrilled to … Continue reading
O Hai!
Oh, hai! I’m Jadelyn, a 24-year-old bisexual white ciswoman. My collection of identities includes feminist, Witch, polyamorous, progressive, queer activist, trans ally, fat-positive/HAES advocate, anti-racism ally, anti-ableism ally, and probably a few others I’m forgetting. Oh, and also gamer, of … Continue reading
Hello World!
This is a gaming blog so I will start with the gaming credentials. I am a woman gamer that has been playing since I first spied an Atari 2600 at my aunts house when I was around eight years old. … Continue reading
Deirdra’s Obligatory Welcome Post
Devastatingly witty greetings to you, dear readers of the newly minted Border House! My name is Deirdra and I design and develop video games. I will also be one of your friendly neighbourhood contributors to this here blog, which I … Continue reading
Hi I’m Jalestra
Hi, I’m Jalestra…or Angi. I’m a stay at home married mom of 5 children that I homeschool. I don’t particularly identify with groupings so well. I can say I’m deaf and a woman and I’m pagan and I’m poor and … Continue reading
Muse introduces her musings!
Hi! I’m Katherine / Muse. I’m a 27 year old disabled, white, cis female gender/queer high femme who feels ambivalent about using all these labels. For most of my life I’ve been a Northern migrant doing online and offline community … Continue reading
Hello, world!
First thing’s first – my name’s Jessica, or Jessoteric as some folks know me. I am very excited to have the chance to contribute to The Border House, even if it means that I have to do one thing I … Continue reading
Your face is a mess
For the last little bit, I’ve been going by Hot Tramp online, as a nod to Bowie’s hip-shaking classic “Rebel, Rebel.” My blogging waxes and wanes; sometimes, I’ve got opinions coming out of my ears, and sometimes it’s a chore … Continue reading

