Amy Ratcliffe is the author of several books on Star Wars and the Marvel universe, and is the editor in chief of Nerdist, one of the biggest geek culture sites on the internet. With almost a decade of covering the theme park industry as a reporter, she has an informed perspective on rides, lands, and what it takes to create immersion. A long-time, prolific journalist in the geek space, Amy has written for IGN, Collider, StarWars.com, Star Wars Insider magazine, the official DC Comics blog, and Indie Wire. Additionally, she has taken her passion for fandom to the stage as a panel host for conventions such as Star Wars Celebration, Emerald City Comic Con, and New York Comic Con, interviewing talent of popular series and movies. Amy lives in Asheville with her husband, cats, and the many birds that visit their backyard.