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In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with graphic novelist, Ghezal Omar, about her comics and the importance of strong female representation.

Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast

The “Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast” is a new series from the team at the Temple of Geek. Portrait of a Fangirl initially began as a web series and has now expanded into a podcast series as well. You can watch and listen to the series both here and on our YouTube channel.  Hosted by Jenna Wrenn, at the core of the project is the importance of telling the stories of women who have found inspiration, growth, and power through fandom.

You can listen to the Temple of Geek Podcast directly on this page or stream it on Apple Podcasts / Google Podcast / iHeart Radio / Stitcher / Spotify and wherever you stream your podcast. You can even watch it on our YouTube channel. 

A Discussion With Graphic Novelist Ghezal Omar

Being a fangirl looks different to each person. In this episode, Ghezal Omar, author of Pimp Killer and .357 Magnum Opus, discusses the strong female representation in her works.

I typically like to write stories with characters that are very strong females who don’t take orders for men, who are going to take action themselves. […] And that’s reflected in all my stories. I felt [graphic novels] were a great format and genre for to do that.

About Our Guest

As stated in the biography on her website:

Ghezal Omar became the 1st Afghan-American graphic novelist in comic book history with .357 Magnum Opus, which depicts the dark entanglements of an unflinching female bounty hunter and the ties that bind her.

Continuing her dedication to redefining the female-driven action genre with stylish, adrenaline-fueled thrillers, Omar’s newest title, Pimp Killer, delves into the dark underbelly of a degenerate society.

Her works have already garnered interest from WME and Oxygen Network.

“I was determined to create a female heroine who was more than willing to serve her own brand of justice.”

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About our Host

Jenna Wrenn is a podcast host and entertainment correspondent for Temple of Geek. She has also written several articles covering conventions, anime, and much more. Jenna is a historian by trade, writer by passion, and cat mom by birthright.

Jenna loves all things nerdy and can be found playing D&D with her long-standing Sunday night group. Equally important to her, Jenna loves cosplaying, reading, and rewatching Star Wars: Rebels.

For more Fangirl stories, check out:

The Art of Fangirling With Let’s Play creator Leeanne Krecic

Interview with Ashley Eckstein–Her Universe Fashion Show

Elevating Fandom Through Fashion

The Business of Fangirling

 Creating a Safe Space in Fandom

Integrating Fangirl Culture into Everyday Life

Fangirling to the Best Version of Yourself

Fandom and Self Discovery

Anne Yatco on Embracing Your Inner Fangirl

The Positive Impacts of the Cosplay Community

How Portrait of a Fangirl Came to Be

The Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast is executive produced by Monica Duarte, Nathaniel J. Peinado, and Madison Morrow. In addition, it is produced by Jenna Wrenn and Tiffany Cagle. Hosted by Jenna Wrenn and was created under the umbrella of the Temple of Geek Podcast, as an ongoing series. Originally created by Monica Duarte and Emily Schuck for Temple of Geek.