Articles by Olga A

About Olga A

Hailing from the swirling mists of London, I am a freelance journalist in my free time, and a huge fan of JRR Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings,” as well as an admirer of the “Game of Thrones,” a worshipper of H P Lovecraft, a follower of R. Howard, a Star Wars aficionado and an Ursula Le Guin enthusiast. My other favourite things include Middle Eastern dance (sometimes somewhat discourteously referred to as “belly” dancing), Yoga, sunsets over the dreaming spires of Oxford and plush owls. Oh, and green tea too.

"Suits You Halloween" Series: Cersei Lannister

October 31, 2014 Olga A

Continuing with our costuming know-how series in the run-up to the biggest dress-up holiday of the year, the second installment deals with – Cersei Lannister. Don’t you just love this ever-scheming, plotting woman intent on […]

Halloween Ideas: A Game of Style

October 31, 2014 Olga A

As fans all over the globe are holding their breath in the anticipation of the newest season of the “Game of Thrones,” let us turn to topics no less exciting. After all, Halloween is nigh […]

Suits You Halloween Series: Elves, Elves, Elves!

October 22, 2014 Olga A

It is a given that nowadays, no self-respecting party involving dressing-up (especially without a strict theme) would certainly boast an Elf or two among those present. What do we like about Tolkien’s Elves so much? […]

"Sesame Thrones" with Peter Dinklage

September 21, 2013 Olga A

The adorable fluffy multicolour critters of Sesame Street should be rightfully excited – since Peter Dinklage, aka Tyrion of the “Game of Thrones” fame, is going to pay a visit to the Street – today! […]

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones: "An Icelandic Presence?"

September 11, 2013 Olga A

If you are a fan of Sigur Ros (yes, that achingly hip Icelandic band renowned for hauntingly elfish songs), you would be excited to know, that they might make an appearance in the upcoming season […]

Doctor Who

How the Game Trumped the Doctor: An Award Story

September 7, 2013 Olga A

Here comes a piece of great news for the Game of Thrones fans, and maybe not of such brilliant news for the Doctor Who aficionados (and a bit of both, if you happen to like […]

Game of Thrones: A Spot of Immortality?

August 27, 2013 Olga A

The most dedicated of the fans knew it all along. Now it is about to become official news. Peter Fincham, of the ITV network, UK, has claimed a few days ago that The Game of […]

Fantasy Books

The Cupid and the Stupid, or Dating tips from the Westeros Universe

August 18, 2013 Olga A

Is it just me, or have things recently been rather quiet on the Game of Thrones front? No exciting news, no gripping stories to hold our attention spellbound. The die-hard fans of the series retire […]

Fantasy Television

Game of Thrones: Do we Ever Need an End?

August 6, 2013 Olga A

Logically speaking, most stories are supposed to have an end – good and bad alike (or should it rather be exciting and dull)? When you come to think of it more closely, however, the copperplate […]

Game of Thrones: "Here be Dragons!"

July 22, 2013 Olga A

Picture yourself an idyllic walk alongside the sea, hair streaming in gentle breeze, on a scorching July morning. Then, all of a sudden, a forty foot-long head eclipses the sea view: the head brandishing a […]