The Scottsboro Ren Faire lit a fire under me. I am already planning new displays, new merch, new costume pieces, and maybe an even bigger banner that says: “Come get emotionally destroyed by The Source Keepers.”

Let’s talk about pity marketing. That awkward cousin of authenticity who shows up uninvited and eats all your credibility snacks.

Dragon Con 2025 was, as always, a whirlwind of magic, chaos, and community. It’s the kind of weekend that leaves you both exhausted and recharged, somehow at the same time.