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Would you like “…And Sewing Is Half the Battle!” to present at your event? Would you like an interview on cosplay, gaming, or other geekery? Please email us:

laura@andsewingishalfthebattle.com

alena@andsewingishalfthebattle.com

Press & Media

Below are links to selected media featuring “…And Sewing Is Half The Battle!”

  • Alena Van Arendonk, A Queen of Cosplay – Geysercon interview, February 26, 2019
  • Best 50 Years In Gaming – Interview with Alena Van Arendonk & Laura VanArendonk Baugh, July 21, 2017
  • The Toledo Blade – “Cosplay on Display at SeaGate,” July 14, 2017
  • The Five(ish) Fangirls Podcast Episode #97: And Sewing Is Half The Battle! – July 2, 2016
  • Right This Minute – Featured video: Alena and Cupcake the Dino, June 20, 2016
  • WTHR News – Alena interviewed for Indy PopCon, June 17, 2016
  • Guest Geeks – “Laura VanArendonk Baugh and the Temple of Cosplay,” May 20, 2015
  • New Eden Radio – Radio Interview at Gen Con 2013
  • Anime On Location – Video Interview at Anime Central 2013
  • The Indianapolis Star – Casablanca at the Artcraft Theatre (photos), March 2013
  • The Examiner – “Interview With Alena Van Arendonk, Professional Cosplayer,” September 2012
  • The Indianapolis Star – “Circle of Friends Sews Sci-Fi Costumes,” August 2012
  • AnimeWorld Insider: “‘And Sewing Is Half The Battle’ Teaches Con-Goers About Makeup,” August 2012
  • Anime On Location – Video Interview at Anime Central 2011
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