When Erikka isn’t performing stand-up or dreaming about being a starship captain, she’s probably busy writing. Her work covers music, movies, travel, cooking, technology, and anything else that seems interesting enough to write an article or a story about. If you’re interested in finding out more about her work, check out some of her writing projects.

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EXAMINER.COM - Erikka is the San Francisco indie music reviewer for Examiner.com. She writes about what’s going on with local bands, who’s visiting from out of town and keeps you up-to-date on national indie news and festivals. If you’re an indie musician reading this, send her your contact info and any news about yourself!

FLIXSTER.COM - Erikka works on an as-needed basis for Flixster as a reviewer of video games and movies as well as a list writer. Recently she was commissioned to write a “Naughty or Nice” quiz for Flixster and Disney that ended up being popular. Her work does well on Digg and within the Flixster community. Here are a few samples:
-A Sneak Peek at Wanted: Weapons of Fate - article made the popular list for Digg’s gaming section.
-From Hobbits to Dinosaurs: 10 Moments in CGI History
-The Accent of Evil: 9 British Movie Villains - article is the second hit for the phrase ‘Evil Brits’ ha!

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SF GUARDIAN:
“G-Spot: U R mine … and so are U - How the Polyamorous Celebrate Valentine’s Day” February 2008 for the San Francisco Bay Guardian, February 2008

THE OC VOICE: Erikka writes a monthly column for this paper entitled ‘Who’s On Stage?’ It’s about comedians and musicians living in the Costa Mesa area.
Who’s on Stage? Grandma Jean with Her Funny Plumber, pg. 6, January 2008
Who’s on Stage? Franki Doll, pg. 6, August 2007
Who’s on Stage? Comedian Tom Riehl, pg. 10, May 2007
Who’s on Stage? Comedian Beverly Haut, pg. 10, April 2007

LIVE DIGITALLY: Erikka worked as a blogger posting entries about tech news and gadgets.
Pirating Standards Disappoint Me — May 27th, 2005
The AMAZING Water Clock — May 25th, 2005
The A380 SuperJumbo — April 27th, 2005
Pony Apology — April 5th, 2005
Wireless Ipen — March 23, 2005
The Keyless Keyboard — March 23, 2005
Laptop or Tank? You Be the Judge — March 21, 2005
Two Minute Television — March 19, 2005