Join Morgan as she interviews author Briana Lawrence, the senior feature editor at Crunchyroll and a passionate anime fan. Briana shares her journey from a childhood love of anime and manga to a career that she never anticipated. They also explore Briana's personal journey into fandom, how she met her wife through writing fanfiction, and her passion for writing. Briana shares her experience working at Crunchyroll, her favorite nerdy interests (like gaming, Power Rangers, Gundam Wing, manga), and her dreams of having a fandom for her own work. She also shares her enjoyment of cozy gaming nights with her wife and reflects on the importance of embracing one's nerdy identity. 


02:38 Briana's Journey as an Author
04:21 Early Fandom Experiences
08:14 Fanfiction and Personal Identity
12:36 Current Nerdy Obsessions
20:51 Cozy Game Nights and Rhythm Games
25:51 Discovering Cosplay and Gay Anime
26:49 From Fanfiction to Marriage
27:56 Journey to Crunchyroll
28:59 Freelance Writing and Career Growth
33:10 Fan Moments and Celebrity Encounters
36:17 The Importance of Fandom
42:32 Embracing Nerdiness
46:33 Geeky Recommendations
50:18 Conclusion and Contact Information


Follow Briana:
https://www.brishouldbewriting.com/
https://www.instagram.com/brichibi
https://www.tiktok.com/@brichibi
https://x.com/BrichibiTweets

Follow That Nerd Thing at:
⁠⁠TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠
YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠
Email: [email protected]
Don’t forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends! 

Ver todos los episodios