Ashley - Ashley Brilinski is the queen of Halloween and can loves everything to do with it. She regularly provides awesome fandom items for Muser Giveaways AND sends in amazing items for Melanie and Greg. Her attention to detail is second to none. She is now almost a regular guest writer for Melanie's Muses!I just finished rewatching Charmed (the original version) for the...well I've lost count of how many times now but it got me thinking. Not just about rewatching things although that was part of it but also shows, movies, and books in general and the various reasons we love them so much. As many Musers know already I have a habit of falling down rabbit holes when it comes to something I enjoy. I want ALL the behind the scenes tidbits. An interview with the author discussing their inspiration behind a book or series? Gimme. Set tour? Yes please. Q & A with the wardrobe people? Count me in. A one minute reel of the cast having fun between takes? I can't hit the like button fast enough. Whatever the form might be the creator made it and put it out in the world to be consumed and hopefully well received. Not everyone has to fall down rabbit holes but there's at least one thing every person enjoys. That got me thinking about how powerful fandoms can be. Don't get me wrong, I'm very aware how utterly toxic some can be but that just means you've stumbled upon the wrong people. That's a case of don't let the bad outweigh the good because for every toxic fan group be it online or in person there's one that will welcome you and enjoy discussing it with you. Sometimes you have to sift out the gunk to get to the good stuff. People have formed lifelong friendships and even found love through being fans of something. There are people who have been so deeply touched by how something spoke to them that it literally saved their lives. If that's not special than I don't know what is. You could find something that has you feeling nostalgic for a time or place that was important to you. You could find something that reminds you of someone who has passed on or lives far away from you that helps ease the feeling of missing them. Sometimes you can even be lucky enough to find something that reaches you on a personal level like seeing a part of you represented in a way you hadn't come across before. Then we have the good ol comfort watch. It's different for everyone and at times different for each situation but there's a reason we do it. We know what's going to happen but we keep coming back to it because something about it makes us happy. It could be a horror movie with an epic final girl or a killer we feel is justified. It could be a comedy that still makes us smile and laugh no matter how many we've heard the jokes. It may be something that was a total game changer to the genre or storytelling in general. Whatever the reason is it's something I do often and don't think I'll ever tire of. I think I went a bit all over the place with this but the point I'm trying to make is whatever it is that makes you want to read or watch or even create something yourself don't let anyone make you feel bad for it. Art is meant to be cherished and if you find something you want to make yours you do just that and you wear a smile on your face while you do it. If you want to keep your fandoms to yourself more power to ya but don't let the possibility of toxicity scare you because it's quite possible that one day completely out of the blue you can come across a post for a Facebook show and give in to curiosity and end up finding the best online community full of people of various fandoms there is. Long live fandoms and may the list of fandoms continue to grow for all of you. Melanie is Founder of Melanie's Muses - You should know who I am lol If not click - All about Melanie! This is almost perfect timing as I was just watching the episode of Lucifer where the Morningstars got a shout out. I'm not going to add much but if you want to see some early musings about Fandoms you can read my old blog from 2012 HERE (that actually got me an invite to apply for the game show "King of the Nerds" Or watch my (terrible) video from 7 years ago HERE (that I just saw Ashley commented on 3 years ago lol). The Pineapple Code Word For This Article Is Fandom  Melanie's Muses will be giving away a Fandom Swag Pack with various fandom items from the Melanie's Muses Prize Hoard! For your chance to win- FILL OUT THE FORM and tell us: What fandoms would you say you were part of? Comments about the article are encouraged - ESPECIALLY SO GUESTS CAN SEE WHAT YOU THINK OF THEIR ARTICLES - but for now only qualifying entries on the form will go in the bag! What your answer is will not influence whether you go into the hat - Only that you answer the question!
Winner will be announced during the Live show on June 2nd and then posted on the page as well on June 3rd if the winner isn't at the live.) Full Rules Below! Good luck everyone! Rules Only comments posted on THE FORM will be considered. This is open internationally. If you win and you cannot accept mail due to Covid issues we will hold the prize until such time as you can. Some exceptions may apply based on Post Office Regulations. Melanie's Muses takes no responsibility for rules beyond her control. Void Where Prohibited. Sharing is always appreciated but is not required for entry. Winner Will Be Picked At Random. One Entry Per Person / Household Prize is provided via Melanie's Muses and will be mailed by her. Winner will be announced during the live on June 2nd and posted on the Facebook page on Monday June 3rd if they aren't at the live. Winner will have 48 hours to claim by messaging their address to - https://www.facebook.com/MelaniesMuses/ Or prize is considered forfeit. Failure to claim will result in a no future giveaway entry being counted for 30 days. We want people to claim their prizes! Don't get on the list! Any questions please contact Melanie on the Facebook page ***Disclaimer - Any Links To Buy and/or Subscribe to Amazon Programs On Amazon on this website are Amazon Affiliate Links Melanie's Muses is part of the Amazon Associate program and earns from qualifying purchases which in turns helps support all the Muser giveaways we do!*** |
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