I realized it has been a few years, and Permanent Nerd Network doesn’t have submission guidelines! So I’m listing them below. They are subject to change with time. Permanent Nerd Network is my publication where nerdery can abound! I aim to keep this content up for as long as Medium…

What can you find in the Newtopia shops? — After a few days in Newtopia, the Plantars know enough about the city to mingle and go shopping. It’s a good thing that Andrias is bankrolling them since they have more freedom to enjoy Newtopia’s luxurious moments. They may also think they’ve found a seedy underside. So far we have…

When urban life in the West Coast shows its flex for supernatural oddities. — Close Enough announced its cancellation following season three. The show, created by J.G. Quintel, will not be renewed for a fourth. Family of three Josh, Emily and Candice lived with their divorced roommates Alex and Bridgette, and landlady Pearl with her adopted son Randy. They roll with the Los Angeles…

After spending the previous day fending off an ant invasion and solving a puzzle, the Plantars get the chance to be tourists. Or at least, Anne wants to be a tourist. Hop Pop wants to maintain caution, while the kids seek adventure. The conflicting opinions naturally get them in trouble. …

Reading this book couldn’t have come at a better time. Right now, we are trying to decide how to protect our autonomy and our health against a majority few that decides we don’t matter, that we are invisible. I’ve made donations and been comforting friends by either listening to them…

The more time that we spend in Newtopia, the farther we feel from Wartwood. Marcy makes Anne feel displaced, while Sprig wants to explore this new world. They both have to decide where they stand, when the Plantars encounter the King and learn about his desire to “Testing yourself with…

Molly’s bright influence on the town spreads, just like her sweet spirit. She inspires the best out of her new roommate and best friend Scratch, despite the ghost claiming that he wants others to be miserable. As a result, she encourages some of Scratch’s ghostly acquaintances to come out of…

How one bird navigates life, while blending fast food and leftovers. — Modern adult animation can sometimes toe the line between gross humor and insightful observations about life. The creators have to deal with fewer S&P notes, and can explore nuanced perspectives on how the human mind works. Tuca the Toucan heralds from Tuca & Bertie, a Netflix refugee that came from…

Can a god of mischief control his nature and care about others? — Loki is one of the most fun public domain characters you can work with, from Norse mythology. I’ve read about him in children’s literature, in adult literature, and in comic books. This children’s book takes a more nuanced approach. Like other stories about dark lords that end up in preteen…