Shianne Edelmayer – WhatNerd

Shianne Edelmayer

Shianne is a staff writer at WhatNerd. She wields a lot of creative experience, including graphic design, fiction writing, and podcasting at Metamashina. She's based in British Columbia, Canada.

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Movies

Movie Review: “The Giver” Tries to Find a Deeper Meaning, But Falls Short

We could have had it all. Where did this film go wrong?

By Shianne Edelmayer1 hour ago0

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Lifestyle

What Does “Nerd Lifestyle” Even Mean?

A brief exploration into why we cling to the "nerd" label and how it can be abused.

By Shianne Edelmayer1 day ago0

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Movies

Movie Review: “The Silence” Follows Horror Trends, But Does It Well

Great pacing and satisfactory horror, but what's up with that cult?

By Shianne Edelmayer2 days ago0

Epic Fantasy Series to Read

Books

4 Epic Fantasy Series to Check Out If You Like Game of Thrones

For those days when you want to read about dragons.

By Shianne Edelmayer3 days ago0

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Movies

Movie Review: “Next Gen” Is Animated Sci-Fi That’s So Good, I Cried

Empathetic robots team up with angsty teen girls to stop Big Corporate.

By Shianne Edelmayer6 days ago0

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Movies

Movie Review: “Beyond White Space” Offers an Amazing Sci-Fi Concept, Flawed Execution

Moby Dick in space looks great on paper, but apparently this was a hard fish to catch.

By Shianne EdelmayerApr 18, 20190

Reason to Join NaNoWriMo

Creative

Want to Write Your Own Novel? Why You Should Try NaNoWriMo

Writing your own fantasy or sci-fi novel is tough, but NaNoWriMo equips you for success.

By Shianne EdelmayerApr 17, 20190

Six Nerdy Franchises Nerd Culture

Books

6 Media Franchises That Shaped Nerd Culture

We wouldn't be the same if these book, TV, and movie franchises never happened.

By Shianne EdelmayerApr 16, 20190

What Type of Fantasy Is This?

Books

What Kind of Fantasy? Understanding the Various Fantasy Genres

Finding the right reading niche for you, one book at a time.

By Shianne EdelmayerApr 15, 20190

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Movies

I’m Tired of Live-Action Remakes: Just Give Me My Animation Back

Live-action remakes aren't bad, but if they copy the original frame-by-frame, I'm bored to tears.

By Shianne EdelmayerApr 12, 20190