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Anwesha Nag

Anwesha is a writer, reader, cat mom, caffeine enthusiast, and obsessed with all things nerdy.

Brianna Alers

Brianna is a student at Colorado State University. One day, she hopes to become a doctor, but until then, she obsesses about Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ben Winnell

Melbourne based entertainment writer and contributor at FanSided

Daniel Becker

Daniel Becker is a contributor for FanSided. His work is featured on Dork side of the Force, Sabre Noise and Pro Golf Now. He used to write for Profootballtechs.com. He holds a Bachelor's of the Arts in Communications and Media Studies from Penn State Behrend and spent time in the Air Force Reserves. If he is not writing on FanSided he is being a girl dad, listening to vinyl records or snow shoeing in the snow belt of Buffalo.

David Gelmini

Haley Brown

Haley has been writing since 2019 and is currently studying for a degree in journalism. She brings her passion for entertainment, style, and nerd culture to her writing. As a feminist, Haley enjoys exploring and contributing to these fields. Outside of writing, she runs a fashion vlog, blending her love for fashion and the entertainment industry. Haley is excited to be a part of various writing teams, gaining experience and sharing her unique perspectives.

Hope Mullinax

Hope is Dork Side of the Force's Site Expert. She holds a deep love of Star Wars animation after seeing The Clone Wars movie in theaters, which made her a fan. She's always been interested with fandom history, studying trends and writing fanfiction for fun. She loves Star Wars books and comics, especially the High Republic, which she got her first taste of when she managed a comic book store for years. She is also the animation staff writer for The Geeky Waffle, a news writer for Collider, and helps with Vlogger Beat. When not writing, she rolls dice on For Light and Dice, a Star Wars TTRPG podcast, and hangs out with her cat Zeb and dog Buck.

Ian Walter

Ian is a movie/series review writer and podcaster who loves talking about movies/TV - with a propensity for the following franchises: Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter etc. Greatest Villains of all time: Darth Vader & Dr. Doom

Joel Leonard

Joel is a contributor to FlickSided where he covers film, and Dork Side of the Force, where he covers anything and everything he can find to talk about related to Star Wars. He has always had a deep interest in the film industry, and film history, though Star Wars holds a special place in his heart. He has previously written about both topics for other pop culture sites including Inside Pulse. When not writing about Star Wars, he's always on the lookout for other long running franchises to get invested in.

Kaki Olsen

Site Expert for Wizards and Whatnot. Kaki Olsen is a Paid Contributor to five Fansided sites and counting: -Dork Side of the Force (She'll be a Jedi when she grows up.) -Tea and Banter (The more royals, the better.) -I Prefer Reading (Bring on the angsty books!) -TripSided (Where in the world will she go next?) -Wizards and Whatnot (Proud hobbit in Slytherin) A native of Massachusetts, she was educated at Brigham Young University. She has been a contributor and editor for Front Row Reviewers for six years, but is also a traditionally published author of books and short stories ranging from modern fairy tales to the first missionaries in space. By day, she works as a case manager for a disability firm, but she moonlights as a Professor Umbridge cosplayer, volunteers as a crisis counselor, self-cares with Red Sox games, and writes altogether too much Transformers fanfiction. She makes her home in the Merrimack Valley with her piano, overflowing bookshelves, and many imaginary friends for her next book.

Linda Lyons-Bailey

Practicing DVM ... sci-fi nerd. I write about relationships, Star Wars, and some original fiction. All of the projects I am kicking around are on Substack at https://gardenofdeceit.substack.com/ ... always FREE.

Meg Dowell

Meg is Vlogger Beat's Site Expert, a FanSided contributor, Star Wars enthusiast, and book reviewer. She works full-time as a journalist and hosts Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Books Podcast, where she interviews publishing professionals and facilitates book discussions. Meg also writes Star Wars articles for CBR. She can be reached at megdowell21@gmail.com.

Mehwish Mahmood

Mehwish has been a Contributor at "Dork Side of the Force" since January 2023. She has a Master's in English Literature and dreams of studying further in the future. As a fan since the prequels, she has much to say about Star Wars. Her love for the franchise has grown over the past few years, thanks to all the wonderful live-action and animated series. She's glad she gets to express that love through a medium she's most passionate about -writing! Her favorite Star Wars movies are Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, and Rogue One, and her favorite series is The Mandalorian. She enjoys reading, watching cat videos, and listening to music.

Matthew Rudoy

Matthew Rudoy is a freelance writer who loves to write about his favorite movies and TV shows. Before becoming a contributor for FanSided Entertainment and Dork Side of the Force, Matthew was a Verified Creator for Movie Pilot. In addition to contributing to Dork Side of the Force, he is also a news writer for Screen Rant. He has previously self-published two fantasy/sci-fi novels titled Corruption and Destruction. As a lifelong Star Wars fan, he loves writing about the franchise and all it has to offer.

Nick San Miguel

Nick San Miguel has been writing about the San Francisco Giants at Around the Foghorn since 2017. He became a site Co-Expert in 2024. A diehard Bay Area sports fan born in the Bay, he also writes about the San Francisco 49ers for Niner Noise. He graduated with a degree in History from San Diego State University and he is now based out of Chicago. He is the same age as Oracle Park.