Wyrm
In various pieces of fan fiction #KingAlfred, a mysterious creature makes its appearance: the wyrm. Intrigued by this secretive being, I was inspired to research its earlier appearances. During Old English Fun Time Online, I…
Category: blog
This personal archive of Musings (aka my weblog) functions as a database for interesting fanfiction I came across, as well as for my own work on (among other things) autism, bisexuality, fan studies, King Alfred of Wessex, mermaids, music & (ludo)musicology, martial arts, (neuro)psychology, video games, the medium formerly known as TV, and random nerdiness. I hope that you’ll enjoy browsing through my Musings (Blog).
autism gamergirl
Recreating two of my 1994 homebrew games
In “Fan Studies Methodologies“, the 2020 special issue of Transformative Works and Cultures, I described how, as an autistic gamer, I engage with games in a different way, showcasing how (dis)abled gaming, neurotypicality, fannishness, and…
fanfic King Alfred of Wessex
Princess Gisela’s Acceptance (2020)
A fanfiction written by Ariyana Stories.
feminism
Why I Fell in Love With Yoko Tsuno and You Should Too
Maybe some of you already recognized her in the Japanese looking character I use in my budo drawings? If not, I would like to introduce you to my childhood heroine: Yoko Tsuno. This post was…
autism feminism
‘You are so inspiring, I mean, for an autist!’
A personal exploration into the Toxic Ableism of Inspiration Porn, originally written for feminist magazine Lover.
autism
Purpose as a Brain Hack to boost your Resilience
A while ago, I received a postcard of a beautiful Japanese art print. On the backside, someone had written a joke about “fighting like a girl” and concluded with the words “Thank you for being…
Hasse Simonsdochter translations
Hasse Simonsdochter II
In order to practice my English and to introduce you to one of my favourite books: Hasse Simonsdochter (1983), by Thea Beckman. In this romanticised version of the story about Jan van Schaffelaar (c. 1445…