Ria Parisi’s Journey from Star Wars Cosplayer to YA Author

Journey into the world of fandoms, writing, and body positivity as Morgan interviews YA fantasy author Ria Parisi. The discussion covers Ria's inspirations, experiences in cosplay, writing journey, and advocacy for plus-sized inclusivity. They discuss Disney Parks, young adult (YA) literature, the transformative experience of cosplay, and the intricacies of writing. Ria also shares their initial fascination with Star Wars and her involvement in The Rebel Legion. Don’t forget to pre-order and check out Ria’s upcoming book, “Of Wolves and Stags” available March 2025! 00:50 Introducing Ria Parisi: A Journey into YA Fantasy 01:47 From Star Wars Fandom to Cosplay Passion 04:58 Exploring the World of Cosplay: Creativity and Community 06:18 Ria Parisi's Upcoming Projects: A Glimpse into Future Tales 07:48 A Deep Dive into Nerdy Loves: Disney Parks and Beyond 11:11 The Stormlight Archive Series and Mental Health Representation 15:30 Uncovering Hidden Gems: The Inhumans and Personal Nerdy Favorites 19:59 The Origin Story: From Roleplay to Published Author 26:02 Navigating the Publishing World: A Personal Journey 30:33 Promoting Body Positivity Through Writing and Cosplay 31:35 Facing Fandom's Dark Side: A Cosplay Experience 40:01 Embracing Nerd Culture and Its Impact 43:12 Geeky Recommendations: From Hazbin Hotel to Bridgerton 48:31 Looking Forward: Importance of Pre-Orders Pre-order and add Of Wolves and Stags to your Goodreads list today! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208390290-of-wolves-and-stags https://www.wordsmakeart.com/products/of-wolves-and-stags Ria’s Website: https://www.riaparisi.com/ Follow Ria on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/riathewolfwrites/ https://www.tiktok.com/@riathewolfwrites https://twitter.com/ria_thewolf 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!