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Kristina Elyse Butke: The Epic Anime Watchlist Begins
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The Epic Anime Watchlist Begins. Note: This article dates from 2012, and I've watched tons. Of anime since this posting! I've established a special ratings system. For what I've seen; and I've asked several VAs what they would like me to watch (and so they have their own special list. For the latest up-to-date watchlist, check it out here. The neatest thing about openly admitting you haven't seen a lot of anime is that it invites all sorts of knowledgeable people to recommend series to you. That should k...
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Kristina Elyse Butke: August 2015
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Elite Book Promo: Violet Chain by J Kahele. Welcome to my tour stop of Violet Chain by J Kahele! This is a contemporary romance novel. The tour runs from August 24 - 28 with reviews and excerpts. After catching her fiancé with another woman at their engagement party, Violet Townsend's world is turned upside down. Desperate to numb the pain, she falls into the arms of charming, young entrepreneur Chain Alexander. But Violet is resistant. Can she open her heart again after having it broken so brutally?
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Kristina Elyse Butke: Countdown to Matsuricon!
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Original banner (c) Matsuricon. I'm happy to announce that the schedule for Matsuricon is publicly available. Which confirms the time and location for my most popular writing panel, Fanfic into Fiction,. Which will make its Matsuricon debut this year! I've presented Fanfic into Fiction. So what is Fanfic into Fiction. I'll be offering it on Saturday, August 15th, at 2pm in the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Has a link to the maps. Original map by Matsuricon and the GCC. There's a special deal for co...
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Kristina Elyse Butke: Works
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Haiku of the Synesthete. Victor Stitches; Or, the Haiku Prometheus. The Name and the Key. The Step and the Walk. The Eye and the Storm. We Dance the Thermidor" (short story) - WIP. Son of the Siren. Book, Music, Lyrics). Ohio State University - Mansfield. In the Hands of Mr. Hyde. Script). Ohio State University - Mansfield. The Edwin J. Hill Social Club. Actress - Ep. 14, "Pretty in Pinko." 2008. Art Department - Prop Designer. TBA. 2015. Music Department - Composer. TBA. IYWM Workshop. Sep. 2014. Fantas...
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Kristina Elyse Butke: Rating the Epic Anime Watchlist: What does it all mean?
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Rating the Epic Anime Watchlist: What does it all mean? Some choices might be obvious; others, not so much. Followers of my blog are aware that I've kept a long-running. Which started right around the time I began attending conventions. I'd ask voice actors. Fans, friends, and strangers what anime I should watch, and have kept the log running for about three years or so. This is post is for. The 2015 Anime Watchlist. Quick note: Series vs. Franchises. If I say that I like Tokyo Ghoul. That means I'm incl...
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Kristina Elyse Butke: Bio
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Kristina Elyse Butke is originally from Flushing, Queens. But grew up in Ohio. For most of her life she’s been a playwright but has since pursued her lifelong dream to write fiction. While she writes, she teaches others to write; she's an adjunct instructor for the English department at North Central State College. She also presents writing panels at conventions such as Colossalcon. She has a BA in English Literature. And has written theatrical productions for the Ohio State University. Writerlicious" is...
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Kristina Elyse Butke: My History of Japanese Anime - The Early Years
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My History of Japanese Anime - The Early Years. Apparently, there's a debate over the quality of anime (when has there ever not. And like this Kotaku author. I believe that we are currently in one of the best eras for anime. Discloses that he watched a lot of it in earlier years, but in the late aughts. No matter what the era. A lot of people have different definitions. As to what constitutes anime. To Westerners, the term anime. Is a generalization that means animation from Japan (although, the reality.
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Kristina Elyse Butke: March 2015
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Proust Your Protagonist with Jessica Barlow. Meet Rochelle, one of the protagonists. In the paranormal fantasy Variant Magic. Artwork (c) Kristina Elyse Butke. Yes, I know I have a girly name, thanks. Don't feel bad. There are plenty of guys with girly names: Ashley from Gone With the Wind. Courtney from.uh.Stacy.Well. Thanks stopping by. Why don't you introduce yourself? I am Rochelle LeBeau. I'm twenty-three and looking for love. This isn't a dating interview? Can you cut all that out then? Well, they'...
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Gisido LARP
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Sword and Rose Costume Design. Jas Townsend and Son.
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Kristina Elyse Butke: The Epic Anime Watchlist - 2015 edition
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The Epic Anime Watchlist - 2015 edition. Huzzah for streaming and simulcasts! What a magical day and age we live in, where we can stream and watch anime in simulcast! When I began watching anime in 2011 (after like a decades-long absence), it felt like while there was streaming, simulcasting hadn't kicked into gear yet. Now that it's 2015, I can't believe how much anime I can watch that's subbed and available the very same day. Or day after) it airs in Japan. And since I like watching subs and. Above all...
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