# Nina Perez

> Nina Perez is the founder of Project Fandom, an entertainment news and podcast platform she launched in 2009 that covers TV, movies, gaming, comics, anime, and books from a geek's perspective. Dubbed 'The Oprah of MySpace' for her uncanny ability to get readers hooked on almost anything, she is also a published author with three series under her belt, a Social Media Community Manager by day, and a lifelong Brooklynite who now calls Portland, Oregon home.

- **Role:** Founder at Project Fandom
- **Organizations:** Project Fandom, Podcast Fandom
- **From:** Brooklyn, New York, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Journalism, Unknown
- **Known for:** Founded Project Fandom in 2009, one of the earlier geek-culture entertainment sites with its own podcast network, Dubbed 'The Oprah of MySpace' for exceptional community-building and audience engagement skills, Published three distinct literary series: YA fantasy (The Twin Prophecies), humor essays (Blog It Out, Bitch), and contemporary romance (Sharing Space)

## Career timeline

- **pre-2009** — Built a following on MySpace, earning the nickname 'The Oprah of MySpace' for her mass appeal and ability to engage readers
- **2009** — Launched Project Fandom, a pop culture site covering TV, movies, gaming, comics, anime, and books from a geek's perspective
- **2011** — Published 'The Twin Prophecies: Rebirth' (YA fantasy) and 'Blog It Out, Bitch' (humor essays co-authored with Steven Novak)
- **2013** — Launched the 'Sharing Space' contemporary romance series (6 books, beginning with 'Roommate Wanted')
- **2013** — Launched Podcast Fandom, Project Fandom's official podcast covering TV, film, comics, and games
- **2014** — Published 'The Twin Prophecies: Origins' and 'Before Forever', completing the Sharing Space series
- **2014+** — Expanded Project Fandom into multiple spin-off podcasts including Throwback Thursday, Geek in Review, Otaku vs Notaku, and Book Club
- **Ongoing** — Serves as Social Media Community Manager for an online outdoor retailer while continuing to run Project Fandom

## Achievements

- Founded Project Fandom in 2009, one of the earlier geek-culture entertainment sites with its own podcast network
- Dubbed 'The Oprah of MySpace' for exceptional community-building and audience engagement skills
- Published three distinct literary series: YA fantasy (The Twin Prophecies), humor essays (Blog It Out, Bitch), and contemporary romance (Sharing Space)
- Built a multi-podcast network under the Project Fandom brand covering TV, film, gaming, comics, anime, and literature
- Maintained an active entertainment media platform for over 15 years

## Latest updates

- **2022-09** — Project Fandom featured podcast coverage of 'Interview with the Vampire' Season 1
- **2022-08** — Nina Perez from Podcast Fandom appeared as guest on 'Edit That Out' podcast to discuss P-Valley S2E10
- **2023+** — Project Fandom continues active coverage of anime and genre TV including Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, The Last of Us, and Alice in Borderland

## Links

- Website: https://projectfandom.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-perez-4b769b21
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/authorninaperez
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorNinaPerez/

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Last updated: 2026-05-24