I am a 36-year old mother of 3. Lifelong geek. EXTREME Harry Potter fan; loves books, tv shows, and movies. Still trying to catch up with everything that’s come out, been out, or coming out. I am a huge fangirl, which means I freak out (some) when meeting celebrities. Have had the chance to meet several at fan conventions, and haven’t had a bad experience yet. I am also a celebrity gossip junkie. 
Favorite TV Shows (current): Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, Being Human (US), America’s Best Dance Crew, Camelot, and Boardwalk Empire
Past Favorites: Stargate SG-1, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Dark Angel, The Tudors, Caprica, 24, V: The Series
My blogs/articles can be found in several places on the web:
- My blog, “Confessions of a Grown-Up Fangirl” at www.hmrpotter.com
- Atlanta Sci-Fi Movies Examiner: http://www.examiner.com/scifi-movies-in-atlanta/hanako-m-ricks
- Atlanta Sci-Fi TV Examiner: http://www.examiner.com/scifi-tv-3-in-atlanta/hanako-m-ricks
I am also the former “Harry Potter Blogger” for Hollywood News; you can view my old articles at www.hollywoodnews.com/author/Hanako
Can also be heard as an occasional guest on several podcasts:
- Sci-Fi Party Line (this blog is also found on their website). Check it out at www.scifipartyline.net (News) and www.scifipartyline.com (Podcast Archives)
- Comic Book Road Show: http://comicbookroadshowandnoapologies.wordpress.com/
- Yea I Said It!
Please leave comments – comments are love!
Hi Hanako!
Bringing smiles and charm to the anticipation of the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” movie, singer-songwriter David Ippolito celebrates the latest Hogwarts film with an all-out fun, feel-good music video, featuring JC Hall as “the Harry Potter Fan.”
IT’S JUST FUN! CHECK IT OUT on YouTube…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNikmh6oOYI
Enjoy a smile!
Laura
Hey again!
love Love LOVE your Harry Potter coverage on HollywoodNews.com…
Great job! (My background is as a NYC magazine editor)
Right now, getting the word out about my friend singer/songwriter David Ippolito’s cute, catchy new song HERMIONE GOT HOT!
Enjoy! Can you cover it on your HP blog? Do an interview with David?
Hi Hanako
I am the fetsival director for the Rob Knox Film Festival 2011. I know you covered a story about Rob’s dad Colin giving a talk at a prison and showing the film Cold Kiss, so you will know that Rob played Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half Blood prince.
The Rob Knox Film festival is entering its third year. Last year we had entries from US including the winner of best feature “Children of Providence” by Gary Shore.
Please let me know if you would like me to send you our press releases.
regards
Mick
Yes please, I’d love to share that information with the Harry Potter fandom. Thanks.
u r awesome
Hi Hanako,
I recently published The Unofficial Harry Potter Party Book. I was wondering if you’d be interested in receiving a free kindle edition copy (which can be viewed on your PC, iphone, or kindle) and possibly doing a review for your blog.
You can check it out here:
Amazon.com: The Unofficial Harry Potter Party Book: From Monster Books to Potions Class! Crafts, Games, and Treats eBook: Jessica Fox: Kindle Store
If so, send me an email and let me know!
Thanks,
Jessica Fox
I’d like to share some info with you about the Harry Potter cast on Larry King’s Special on 7/10! Email me for further info and pics.
Thanks!
Akua
Have you heard of A Very Potter Musical yet? It’s a must see for fans of the Harry Potter books. If you haven’t you should search A Very Potter Musical Act 1 Part 1 on YouTube. If you have, then awesome
I happened to come across your blog and I was just wondering.
Hi Hanako,
I work for the Warner Bros. online outreach team and would love to speak with you about possible DVD/Blu-ray review opportunities. Please email if you’re interested in exploring this opportunity.
We must meet up at d*con!!! We are going to Covington the wed before for the vampire diaries tour! We can’t wait!! Love your blog!