Xena/Expert Profile

Expertise

Hello fellow Xena enthusiasts! I am very familiar with all of the episodes, characters, and merchandising ventures related to the Xena: Warrior Princess series. I am an avid fan and am happy to answer questions on most Xena-related topics, including inquiries regarding the actors, timelines, specific episodes, storyline, or characters, prop and wardrobe collecting and behind the scenes/set questions. Even though the show has ended, I still keep up with many folks in the Xena community, as well as with past and present news. I am a serious prop and wardrobe collector and regular contributor to the Xena Prop House newsletter. I still love watching the show on DVD and, through my collection, preserving a bit of the show's history via the props and wardrobe used in the series, including costumes, weapons, crew items, and horse gear. Battle on!

Experience in the area

I have been an avid Xena fan and collector since the show began. I have collected all sorts of merchandise in the past but currently have quite a bit of expertise in the area of prop and wardrobe collecting, character biographies and episodes, and general Xena-related information. I still love the show and networking with fellow fans and other collectors. I have a blogsite (the Xena Prop and Wardrobe Preservation Project) and am a regular contributor to the Xena Prop House newsletter. I also have several friends who live in New Zealand and two of them are still in touch with former crew members, so I am able to keep up with some (former) behind the scenes information.

Publications

Xena Prop House newsletter, regular contributor

Education/Credentials

Countless hours with Xena :-)

Past/Present Clients

Friends, family, and I have assisted with Xena prop and wardrobe identification, screenshots, and authentication of props for Xena Prop House and would be happy to help get some of those Xena-related questions answered if I can assist other fans.

What do you like about this subject?

The fact that Xena is a strong woman character/hero; she relies on her inner and outer strength and shows that all people can be in charge of their own destiny. One of my favorite Xena "lessons" is the fact that you have the power and ability to reinvent yourself every minute of every day. Stay strong, never give up.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Learning is a process, and everyone has something to offer, expert or not.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The horse wranglers/stunties generally spent 14-16 hours a day getting the horses ready for scenes, working with them in scenes, and ensuring that they were happy and well cared for. When the series ended, Lucy made sure that Tilly (Argo) was in good hands. Tilly later had a foal.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

The issue of subtext is a subject of heavy debate among fans.