How much can a series break its continuity before you go from appreciating it to laughing at it? Tamara: Good “magic rules” or world building interest me such that I can forgive a lot. For example, the first time I … Continue reading
What do you think is the future of professional journalism? Lauren: I think journalism in the future is going to be increasingly specialized. The problems today are 1) journalists are not always reliable sources because they are generalists and 2) … Continue reading
How often do you review your career strategy? Tamara: Any time I hit a roadblock. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. When it’s broken though, I try to change only one element at a time, so I have a … Continue reading
And now, a follow-up from one of the Epic Quest participants, GodzillaStar. The best advice I got from Epic Quest was to ask to see the previous work of anyone I might be working for. I had mistakenly assumed that … Continue reading
Now that Geek culture has gone mainstream, how has it changed? Tamara: I see it splitting into a Geek High Culture and a Geek Low Culture. Geek High Culture is about innovation, creativity, discovery, and fostering community. Geek Low Culture … Continue reading
Into which do you put more effort: cover letter or resume? Tamara: Definitely the cover letter. Each time I apply for a job, I write a new one. After a lot of practice, it gets easier (and you can also … Continue reading
Is there a feature on a game that makes it a “must buy” for you? Tamara: I’m a visually-oriented person, so cool graphics get me. I also like adventure games where there’s a lot to explore. Seeing a bit of … Continue reading
What was the best job you’ve ever had and how did you get it? Tamara: I have an internship with a TV show. Believe it or not, I found out about it on Twitter because it was RT’d by a … Continue reading
What should be the #1 goal of public education? Tamara: Giving kids useful skills. Teach them how to do stuff, and that teaches them that they can do stuff. It is only when someone has the confidence to experiment with … Continue reading
Are Geeks more tolerant/open-minded about diversity? Why or why not? Tamara: For the most part, yes, and I think it has to do with our media of choice. Mainstream entertainment tends to pretend everyone is white, middle-class, and firmly embedded … Continue reading