About

Alexandria Ingham

Alexandria Ingham is the Site Expert at Claire and Jamie, Precinct TV, and Last Night On within the FanSided network. She is also a contributor at many other sites, including Show Snob, GeekSided, and Winter Is Coming, and has been with FanSided since 2016, writing about Game of Thrones, Outlander, Grey's Anatomy, The Boys, Supernatural, and much more. When she's not writing, you can find her curled up with a good book or an intriguing dystopian or fantasy TV series. She is also a freelance writer for hire in niches such as lifestyle, entertainment, parenting, budgeting, and more.

Amanda Mullen

Amanda Mullen is a freelance contributor for Winter Is Coming, where she’s written about everything from fantasy TV and movies to anime and books. She has a decade of experience in digital media, much of it spent covering pop culture topics. She served as a features editor at Screen Rant from 2023-2025 and her other bylines can be found at Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Culturess, CBR, and Paste Magazine. Amanda will take any excuse to return to Westeros and Middle-earth, and she’s just as eager to keep writing about them. When she’s not at the keyboard, you can usually find her by the coffee maker or curled up with a book.

Anwesha Nag

Anwesha is a writer, reader, cat mom, caffeine enthusiast, and obsessed with all things nerdy.

Ash Anjum

Ash is a contributor at FanSided’s Oil On Whyte. Raised in Bahrain, Ash grew up close to the Formula 1 and GP2 scene, but it was ice-sports that she truly had a chance to play at school. Part of the spectator sports industry since 2018, Ash has covered the ins and outs of ice-hockey—and American sports at large—for a handful of media outlets including Last World on Sports, Sportskeeda, SportsLegit INC and FirstSportz. When not enjoying the game, Ash can be found sailing, star-mapping or collaborating with fellow citizen scientists at NASA.

Ashley Hurst

Ashley loves all things fantasy and science fiction, especially if zombies are involved. In his spare time, he enjoys watching TV and superhero movies. When he's not sat in front of the TV, he's probably reading comic books. You contact him on Twitter @AshWHurst

Benedetta Geddo

Benedetta is a Contributor to FanSided’s Winter is Coming site and a big lover of everything fantasy, especially if it involves dragons, complex magic systems, and intricate worldbuilding. She studied Journalism in Ireland and has been writing about pop culture both amateurishly and professionally for more than ten years. Her work on movies, TV shows, books, musicals and everything in between has appeared on websites like ScreenRant and The Mary Sue as well as other online outlets in her native Italy. She watches the extended cut of the Lord of the Rings movies at least twice a year and has been doing so regularly ever since her prized 2002 box set was released.

Cam Smith

Cam is a Contributor to Winter is Coming, where they cover the expansive worlds of fantasy and science fiction television. They have spent much of their career immersed in storytelling, working with both established and emerging authors and screenwriters as an editor, beta reader, and expert on speculative fiction. A lifelong fan of franchises like Stargate, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and the DC Universe, Cam brings both deep fandom and sharp analytical insight to their coverage. When they're not binging the latest episodes, they enjoy creating RPG-inspired music, exploring tabletop and video games, and soaking in the natural splendor of the Pacific Northwest.

Crystal George

Crystal George is a Staff Writer for Netflix Life and the Co-Editor for 1428 Elm. She's been a Staff Writer for Netflix Life for three years and just recently became the Co-Editor for 1428 Elm starting in May 2024. Before she joined the FanSided Entertainment Team, she was a graduate student at Full Sail University. She graduated with her Masters in Creative Writing in February 2021. This incredible experience has significantly aided her work by ensuring all her articles are typo-free and well-polished. She enjoys writing about any and everything Netflix and horror. She's often covering new Netflix originals as well as licensed content that comes to Netflix. When it comes to horror, she's your go-to when you want to know what new horror movies and shows are coming out. She's also helpful if you need recommendations on what's good to watch on the various streaming platforms. If it hasn't already been covered, she's covering it. But when she's not covering Netflix titles or anything horror-based, she's having intense discussions about Glee and Killing Eve with anyone who is willing to listen. Those two are her favorite shows of all time, and she's a non-stop chatterbox if they're ever brought up in conversation.

Chelsea Thatcher

Chelsea is a contributor to Winter is Coming, Claire and Jamie, and FlickSided. As a lover of many fandoms, she writes about the films, TV shows, books, and games that can be enjoyed by all. She previously wrote for Geek Girl Authority and StarGrl Magazine where she covered fantasy and sci-fi fandoms and interviewed the fans who love them. She can often be found geeking out over Disney, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Doctor Who, classic literature, and more. She believes no one is too old for wonder, passion, and imagination.

Cody Schultz

Cody Schultz is the Director of Entertainment and Lifestyle at FanSided, where he leads editorial strategy across more than 30 entertainment and lifestyle websites. A trusted voice in the entertainment space with over a decade of experience, Cody has been part of the FanSided team since 2014, covering television and movies across major brands such as GeekSided, One Chicago Center, Bam Smack Pow, and Show Snob. His work spans celebrity interviews, deep-dive features, and event coverage, including reporting from some of the biggest industry events such as San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic Con, D23 Expo, and the Golden Globe Awards. Cody has interviewed stars like Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Coolidge, and the cast of Outer Banks, bringing fans closer to the stories and creators they love. When he’s not writing or crafting editorial strategies, Cody is likely watching the latest hit series, geeking out about all things Marvel, or hanging out with his two Corgis, Buck and Banx.

Daniel Bibby

Dan is a Winter is Coming contributor specializing in all things lightspeed, alien, clone, time travel, and every other sci-fi trope. He also loves superhero media, including comic books and video games. He has been writing in the entertainment sector for the last four years, with his most high-profile role before Winter is Coming being ScreenRant. He is the co-host of the Talk Nerdy UK podcast, as well as a regular contributor to Talknerdy.uk. Away from writing, he's an active musician and avid fan of Everton FC and the Green Bay Packers.

Daniel Roman

Daniel Roman is the associate editor of Winter Is Coming. He writes from the seclusion of the Adirondacks in upstate New York, where he lives with his wife, cat, and a corgi/collie mix puppy who reminds him that the occasional break to walk outside is still a necessity. In addition to his work at WiC, he also write his own fantasy and science fiction stories, and is an avid gamer, traveler, and acoustic rock musician.

David Gelmini

Dawn Glen

Dawn Glen is a contributor to Winter is Coming, where she specialises in The Walking Dead, The X-Files and all things "shippy" in genre TV. She is a Scottish TV critic and podcaster who has had a love for fantasy and sci-fi from the womb, infamously writing about dolls who found "a dead huntsman with no head on a beach" at age 5. She has been writing professionally for 6 years, and has received praise for her reviews from the creators of some of Britain's biggest shows. Chronically ill and disabled she loves to talk about underrepresented groups in TV, on the podcasts Maid For TV, The Custard TV and Daryl Dixon.

Disha Kandpal

Disha Kandpal is a Contributor to Winter is Coming. She has worked in entertainment media for the last five years for websites like FandomWire, Reality Tidbit, and more. Her passion for TV/movies began after discovering Game of Thrones as a teen. She has since sunk her teeth in Star Wars, Marvel, The Lord of the Rings, The Walking Dead, Outlander, Dune, Naruto, and more franchises. When not reading, writing, or binge-watching a new TV show, she’s on a walk or hike, listening to the most eclectic mix of songs.

Jake Jones

Jake is an Independent Contractor for FanSided and contributes to the Winter is Coming website. He enjoys covering Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and all things sci-fi/fantasy. He began his journey with Winter is Coming in 2025, but has had some experience writing with the NYC Tastemakers. Through them, he has published hundreds of articles going over various forms of entertainment media. His hobbies include video games, movies, and hiking!

Joshua Martin

Joshua D. Martin, callsign Redplicant, is an author and lyricist who loves action-horror and retrofuturism. He’s a contributing writer at Fansided’s Winter is Coming, where he posts book and media articles. Joshua earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Full Sail University, learning all things entertainment, and served as a Club Officer, hosting workshops with peers. A lover of the macabre, he’s been called morbid and always assumed to be in a state of melancholy. Though true, he finds comfort in conjuring adventures through his storycraft to evoke rare emotions we long for. Joshua’s weird fiction was also published in Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder. He continues to write short stories and novellas about his several shared worlds, ranging from retrowave cyberpunk to heroic grimdark fantasy. When not ruining his characters’ lives, he’s playing roleplay games, watching anime, or lifting weights so he can slay eldritch hordes.

Jennifer Renson

Jennifer's passion for writing began in childhood and has since flourished. Her writing experience ventured from Lost Treasure Magazine to Fansided's Undead Walking and Dork Side of the Force. Currently, she writes for Show Snob, previously the Site Expert, and Culturess where she covers a variety of topics from The Walking Dead, Star Wars, The Last of Us, Bridgerton, and Disney. She was interviewed by AMC in 2017 appearing in several TWD100 videos and has since attended several TWD premieres. When Jennifer is not writing for Fansided she is writing and self-publishing her own books including The Poet and The Magician (fantasy), Aoh (historical fiction), Carousel (fantasy), Uncharted (poetry), and Eo: Go, walk, ride, sail, pass, travel (poetry).

Joel Wagler

Joel is a life long sports and entertainment fan and has spent 14 years covering the NFL, MLB, college basketball, and college football, as well as TV, movies, books, and music as a writer, editor, and sports and entertainment director. He also coaches basketball and bowling for Special Olympics.

Kim Richards-Gilchrist

Kim Richards is a contributor to Winter is Coming. She’s a published author and freelance writer with articles in the HuffPost, Search Magazine, and more. She worked in small press publishing for over eight years. Her love of fantasy, science fiction, and horror began in the 1960’s with now classic books, movies, and television shows—a love of the fantastical genres continues today. Her passions are gaming (particularly Dungeons & Dragons), reading, writing, costuming, weaving, belly dance, and watching television or movies.

Liz Young

Liz is a writer living in sunny Arizona. After completing her degrees in Anthropology, Liz decided to embrace her love for writing and embark on a new path. She began working with MuggleNet in 2020, covering film events and writing articles and book reviews. Liz's writing has also been featured in MovieWeb, Looper, and The Daily Fandom. She maintains a book-themed Instagram account to share her love of reading, is involved with several podcasts, and worked with Media Lab Books to help pen an unofficial Harry Potter resource book.

Meagan Bojarski

Meagan Bojarski is a writer on all things history and entertainment. She has a bachelor's degree in History and a master's in Communication and Rhetorical Studies, which guide her in researching and writing exciting articles. Meagan is also the co-host of Dream With Mind and Heart, a Disney history podcast.

Michael Weyer

A longtime fan of crime TV shows and TV in general as well as crime fiction. A regular blogger at various TV/Movie/sports sites since 2015 and enjoy reading and indulging in these shows as much as possible. I've been working on various places with so many interests in TV and movies and love sharing them with others in an entertaining way. I've written for The Sportster, The Richest, CBR.com, Monsters & Critics and 411mania with a very wide range of topics along the way. Seen every episode of X-Files, Lost, Arrowverse, Wynonna Earp and scores more. Love discovering some show on a streaming service to binge on and cult shows can be my jam. Also a Disney park fanatic, that won't die no matter what.

Nathan Graham-Lowery

Nathan is a contributor to Winter is Coming and aspiring artist and author. With an eye for fantasy film and television, Nathan previously contributed to Screen Rant from 2021 to 2025, using his Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies to unpack new and old tales. Alongside writing about film and television, Nathan has also explored his fandom through his artwork and cosplays as a dedicated cosplayer since 2013.

Neha Hembram

Neha Hembram is a Contributor at FanSided’s Winter is Coming, where she channels her passion for fantasy, sci-fi, and everything in between. A devoted fan of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Sherlock, and Studio Ghibli films, she’s the type to watch every episode with a notebook in hand and a snack by her side, always ready to dive deep into the storylines. When she's not unraveling epic plots, you'll find her dancing, immersed in music, or unwinding with a warm cup of coffee and soothing instrumentals.

Pamela Smith

Pamela has a passion for writing and English and has joined FanSided as an independent contractor for Winter is Coming. As a contributor, she welcomes the challenge to write about anything fantasy related, though she’ll be specializing in all things Harry Potter. Her experience ranges from immersing herself in Harry Potter culture to writing a twenty page honors thesis called “The Fantastic: Harry Potter and the Morals of Christianity” while pursuing her English degree. She has watched the movies endlessly and enjoys the books. She is currently working on her first book and spends far too much time binge-watching TV or watching movies.

Reed Gaudens

Reed Gaudens is an editor and staff writer for FanSided Entertainment, working closely on Show Snob, Netflix Life, Winter is Coming, and more. He has written for FanSided since 2016 but has been a fan of television for much, much longer. He's lost track of how many times he's watched Gilmore Girls, Friends, and The Nanny. He's a pop music fanatic and his top artists are Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Little Mix, and Ariana Grande. His favorite Netflix show is unironically Emily in Paris.

Richard Kraus

Richard C. Kraus (Richie to his friends) is thrilled to become a contributor for Winter is Coming. As a lifelong fantasy fan, Richie is jumping out of his skin to write about Game of Thrones and his other favorite fantastical worlds. Richie has even watched all three Lord of the Rings movies in one sitting at an event he called "Ringfest!" Richie has previously written for Whatculture.com and CBR, dating back to 2020. When he's not contributing to Winter is Coming, you can find Richie at the movie theater, playing dungeons and dragons, singing and acting up on stage.

Srabana Aich

Srabana is a contributor for Winter is Coming. She is a certified King Arthur enjoyer and has followed all things Arthurian since she was a young child. She covers fantasy, horror and sci-fi media and has also been writing for Rely On Horror since 2021, covering the latest in horror gaming. In her spare time she enjoys reading, enjoying a coffee, and cuddling her dog.

Suhaib Adeel

Suhaib is a contributor at Winter is Coming. He's been writing about pop culture topics like movies, TV, and gaming for a few years now, and has been a big fan of all three for far longer. He enjoys content of various genres, as long as they contain solid storytelling and well-written characters. When he’s not writing, Suhaib likes to learn more about filmmaking, try out new coffee spots, and replay his favorite video games.

Tasha Reynolds

Tasha is a contributor for FanSided's Winter is Coming page. She's a freelance editor who specializes in sci-fi, horror, fantasy and other dark fiction, with the occasional venture into romance and YA. She frequently appears on Voices from the Mausoleum's YouTube channel, has a few short stories published in horror anthologies, and makes guest appearances on various podcasts. She has a (probably unhealthy) obsession with LOTR, and two giant pups who get super annoyed when she jumps during a movie!

William Jones

Will Jones is a Contributor at Winter is Coming, covering a plethora of film-related topics across multiple genres. He has previously written for outlets such as Fangoria, WhatCulture, and CBR, all of which featured his analysis, criticism, and speculation pertaining to movies and television. He's been writing professionally since 2017 and is also an award-winning independent filmmaker.