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EDITOR’S LETTER
Delicia Downing Founder & Editor-in-Chief ometimes it’s hard out here for article in here about hairy clothing and a chat
fangirl. It feels like we have to work twice as hard as the guys to prove we’re genuinely into geek. We’d like to be able to enjoy our fandoms without our femininity being scrutinized, geek out without being accused of being interested in something, just for the pretty faces. We all know their sexy is just a bonus. Not to mention most women’s magazines are filled with sexist and stereotypical information that end up instilling anxiety. This is where Squee comes in – a magazine and online community where you can be as unapologetically fangirly as you want. We’re going to discuss movies, comics, games, TV, the internet and everything in between. While this mini issue is not representative of all that we’ll offer or the exact end product, I just want to whet your appetite a little. Maybe entice some of you to get involved. It is the work of a few but in time it could be the collaboration of many. Now to the matter at hand - it’s the new year and that can mean: 2013 ended as swiftly as it started, fireworks, parties and everything smells like star shine, rainbows and butterfly milk. That is, if you’re a muggle. If you’ve managed to fall down the rabbithole of some charming on the outside, gutwrenching on the inside fandom things aren’t always so chipper. These past twelve months have been some of the most emotionally crippling for fandoms from the finale of Breaking Bad to the travesty of the Red Wedding. We’ve lost bad ass vet, Hershel Greene, Carol’s still nowhere, Judith’s missing, Alison’s alive (not sure if that’s a good or bad thing) and Kevin Tran’s dead. DEAD AND GONE! Writers in all their cruel glory, giveth and taketh away. Eleven regenerated halfway through Christmas dinner! I can see Moffat’s happy Grinch face now. Luckily there are ways to deal the transition of a Time Lord. And while you’re struggling to cope why not tuck into some bread and butter pudding. There’s an
with a Whovian. Since we’re on the topic of Moffat creations: it’s always nice to see an intelligent, meticulous, sarcastic, well cheek boned character on TV. Sherlock returns on New Year’s Day with the first episode of its third series, The Black Hearse. We’re starting the year like we mean to finish – strong! Sherlockian, Andrea Bea, talks about her love for London’s famous detective. Fandoms aside, however you plan on ringing in the new year, make sure you have a GOOD (but responsible) time. Party like last year wasn’t easy. Like you had to fight your way through to the end. You’re alive and doing you despite everything that was thrown at you. Whatever troubles you’ve had remember you survived. Party like you’re still here standing and getting ready to kick ass in 2014. Oh - one more thing. I am very grateful to everyone who has supported and contributed to this adventure. Pauline, Aprilyn and Andy I won’t forget how willing you were to help, a stranger really, when I asked. Also thank you for reading! As I end my very first editor’s letter I do so with a great deal of hope that what I am doing will be the start of something good. For all who live in Middle Earth, Westeros, Neverland, Emerald City, Hogwarts, Narnia, thereabouts or even at home in bed under a duvet trawling through Tumblr, this mag’s for you! Hope you like it.
Happy New Year Everyone,
Delicia x