





Photography by Ken the Elvis Trooper.

I was walking through WonderCon in my Mara costume when someone tapped me on the shoulder. I turned, expecting it to be a member of my garrison or someone wanting me to stop for a picture.... but it was Tim Zahn! My first reaction was, "This is sooo cool!" My second thought? "Uh oh... I was walking really fast. I hope I didn't make him chase me halfway across the hall!" It was terrific to have a chance to talk to him, and he gave some very helpful advice about the costume upgrades I was in the process of making.

This picture will always remind me one of my "giggle in a very un-
Steve Sansweet and TK.5 were kind enough to pose with me for a picture before the 501st group photo at Comic Con. Later, when one of the Vaders was dipping Mary Franklin for a photo op, Steve called out, "Can I do that with Mara?" The other girl costumed as Mara turned to me and asked, "Which Mara does he mean?" So I replied, "He can have one of us on each arm."
And then, the giggling....

At Celebration IV, I finally got a chance to meet Shannon!

Visiting with Thomas after the Celebration IV EU Panel. He’s a wonderful friend, and a
great listener when you need to talk something out.
Man, I’m short.....

Photoshoot with my husband, Scott, and our friend Carolyn.

Why am I still smiling, you ask? “No brain, no pain!”
Photography by Lavonne Nicolai.
