Name:
Priscilla Spencer
Nickname:
Priscellie. "Priscilla" doesn't lend itself to easy nicknaming.
Contact Info:
Email: priscellie (at) gmail.com
Age/Birthday/Zodiac Sign:
25/Nov. 23, 1984/Sagittarius (cusp of Scorpio) in conventional Zodiac; Rat in Chinese Zodiac. I like pie and Barnes and Noble gift cards.
Current Employment:
Character TD at Launch since 2007. I design, model, texture, and occasionally rig characters.
Claims to Fame:
- I illustrated the map for Jim Butcher's First Lord's Fury, sixth and final novel in the Codex Alera. It hit #7 on the New York Times bestseller list. The map will also be included in an upcoming paperback reprint of the series, as well as in international editions, including Britain and Germany.
- I serve as a beta reader/continuity monitor on #1 NYT bestselling author Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files and Codex Alera.
- I'm a visual consultant/continuity editor on The Dresden Files graphic novel, including 2009 Hugo-nominated Welcome to the Jungle and NYT Graphic Books #1 bestselling Storm Front vol. 1., published by Dabel Brothers (2007-2009), Dynamite Entertainment (2009-present).
- I act as forum administrator and content co-maintainer of Jim-Butcher.com.
- I moderated two panels at ConDFW 2009.
Education:
BSE in Digital Media Design and Film Studies Minor, University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science -- May 2007
Hobbies:
3D modeling/animation, illustration, photography, cosplay (particularly wig making), championing the Oxford Comma, taking long walks (gotta train for the Avon Walk on May 1st/2nd--a marathon and a half over two days!), immersing myself in various fandoms, watching Lord of the Rings for the umpteenth time, knitting, conquering vast civilizations, taking naps, and baking my infamous peach and ginger pie for those I deem worthy.
Favourite Authors/Writers:
Jim Butcher, Pat Rothfuss, Lois McMaster Bujold, Scott Lynch, Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Douglas Adams, John Hodgman, JK Rowling, Jasper Fforde, and Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle.
Favourite Artists:
Dave McKean, Keith Carter, James Fee, and Connie Imboden.
Favourite movies:
The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Mirrormask, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Serenity, Amelie, Life is Beautiful, Edward Scissorhands, and the original Star Wars trilogy.
Favourite bands/artists:
Vienna Teng, Mighty Kate/Katy Pfaffl, Brandi Carlile, Muse, Ingrid Michaelson, Regina Spektor, Jenny Owen Youngs, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and The Beatles.
Favourite musicals:
Wicked, Urinetown, Avenue Q, Little Shop of Horrors, Reefer Madness, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Jekyll and Hyde.
Favourite TV shows:
I'm currently watching Doctor Who, Leverage, Castle, White Collar, Project Runway, Psych, and The Daily Show. Dead shows I love include Firefly, Pushing Daisies, Wonderfalls, Buffy, Middleman and Veronica Mars.
Personal Motto:
No one can creepy love you if you don't creepy love yourself. --Nathan Fillion