Month: December 2019

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Call for Zine-Related Research

Hello! I’m Meeni, a zinester and university student! In the framework of a Gender and Diversity degree, I’m writing a master’s thesis on the intersection of gender and mental illness/neurodiversity as self-documented in zines.
If you have any zines that fit that theme*, or know of any, please let me know! I would be happy to buy (or trade for) any zine that could expand my research project!

I would also really appreciate it if you could spread the word about this project!

You can contact me at: meenilevi@gmail.com 🙂

* this can mean different things such as zines that talk about how autism might affect the way you experience/identify your gender, how being a certain gender affects how your symptoms are perceived, how a certain mental illness affects the way you present gender,… if you think your zine might fit the theme but aren’t sure, contact me anyway. I just love reading new zines!

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Zine Review: Heavenly Match

Heavenly Match: The Number 1 Dating App in Disneyland
Melissa J Steward
http://melissajstewart.wordpress.com
https://www.instagram.com/melissaj_stewart/

‘Heavenly Match: The Number 1 Dating App in Disneyland’ is an A5 black and white zine featuring couples from across the Disney franchise as reimagined by the Disney dating app.

“The Magical Algorithm is a unique combination of four elements designed to generate a heavenly match the Princes and Princesses most desire.”

Have you ever thought matches made in Disney movies aren’t quite right? That a character from one movie might be better suited to another? Then this is the zine for you!

Heavenly Match is a zine featuring match profiles for Disney characters from across the franchise. From Aladdin to Snow White, neither time nor distance will keep these characters from being matched.

I really like the level of detail Melissa put into this. Names, pictures, locations, distance from each other – and plenty more! Even mutual friends, when they have them. It’s fantastic It’d have been easy to make some cheeky fun couples, but the extra thought put into things makes it all the more enjoyable.

Not to mention the slightly cheeky comments Fairy Godmother slips in with the “Fairy Godmother Says” section with each pair.

The centre spread consists of the algorithm quote above, a definition of fan shipping, Disney movie star signs, and more. I would have been perfectly content with a zine full of matches, but I enjoyed these additions to the fun.

I started writing this review thinking that I wouldn’t spoil any of the couples within it… but I cannot resist saying how adorable I think Snow White and Rapunzel would be together. Plus on character staying fiercely single is awesome, too.

I want to touch again on the little details with this zine. The type is big and easy to read, Melissa gives acknowledgments *and* references *and* clear social details, and there’s even a complementary Spotify playlist to check out as well!

I grew up with Disney movies but never became a big fan. That being said, I still thoroughly enjoyed this zine. Check it out.

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Happy Mail Monday – Bells On Edition

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Many hellos and welcome to Happy Mail Monday. The last one of 2019? Maybe. Either way, I have some fabulous mail from US friends to share with you today.

Thank you so much for watching.

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Awesome People/Places/Spaces Mentioned:

*Billy – https://www.patreon.com/iknowbilly

*Don – http://notmovingpictures.blogspot.com/

*Dave –

*Jonas – https://www.instagram.com/jonastygram1/
– https://www.antiquatedfuture.com/zines/lullaby-for-the-drowned/

*Julia Eff – https://crapandemic.storenvy.com/
– https://www.instagram.com/crapandemic/

*Nichole – https://www.etsy.com/shop/collectingwords
– https://www.instagram.com/corridorgirl/
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My PO Box:

Jaime Nyx
PO Box 378
Murray Bridge, SA 5253
Australia

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You Can Find Me At:

seagreenzines@gmail.com

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/seagreenzines

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Help Nyx Get to 2020 FotP Zine Fest

It’s happening!

From 8 Feb 2020 – 9 Feb 2020, Sticky Institute is putting on the Festival of the Photocopier! Zinemakers from all over Australia – and all over the world! – will be making their way to Melbourne for a weekend of zine goodness.

And… I’d really like to go, too.

Like last year, I didn’t think I would be able to go to the next FotP, but wonderful friends convinced me that it could happen again. My reality, however, remains the same. Driving (yep, it’s about the same cost if not cheaper than flying with all the distro goods) means a car tune up, petrol costs, accommodation, etc. I know it’s probably the worst time of year to ask for this kind of help, but this is the only way it can really happen.

If you’d like to know more of the details, they’re on the Go Fund Me page.

Until next time, I hope the day has treated you well and tomorrow will be even better.

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Call for Zine-Related Research

Hello! I’m Meeni, a zinester and university student! In the framework of a Gender and Diversity degree, I’m writing a master’s thesis on the intersection of gender and mental illness/neurodiversity as self-documented in zines.
If you have any zines that fit that theme*, or know of any, please let me know! I would be happy to buy (or trade for) any zine that could expand my research project!

I would also really appreciate it if you could spread the word about this project!

You can contact me at: meenilevi@gmail.com 🙂

* this can mean different things such as zines that talk about how autism might affect the way you experience/identify your gender, how being a certain gender affects how your symptoms are perceived, how a certain mental illness affects the way you present gender,… if you think your zine might fit the theme but aren’t sure, contact me anyway. I just love reading new zines!

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Call for Submissions: The Rock N’ Roll Horror Zine

The Rock N’ Roll Horror Zine
Submissions Now Open

Looking for rock, metal and punk themed horror, sci-fi, pulp and bizarro fiction submissions up to 2,500 words. Also interested in visual art submissions that are on theme, especially cover art.

Accepted submissions receive $5 and a contributor copy.

Email submissions to doomgoat666@gmail.com

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Call for Calls for Submissions: Spread the Word About Your Zine/Distro/Library!

Zine Calls for Submissions

Share your call for submissions, let people know about your distro or zine library, announce your newest zine, let people know you are crowdfunding a zine project…

If you have an announcement to make that has to do with zines, do it here! Sea Green Zines wants to be your megaphone. Even better? It’s an automatic shout out on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr when your call is posted here.

Big fuzzy love hearts to those who have a .jpg call for subs, but all are welcome. Get in touch by emailing seagreenzines[at]gmail.com or comment below.

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Once More With Feeling

Hello, dear and wonderful zine friends.

I want to thank you all for all of your patience and kindness while I have been dealing with a messy life and messier mental health. You have all been so incredibly kind without asking questions, without asking more, without demanding justification for me not keeping up with all of the things I had going.

It’s this kindness that has kept me going through the darkest of moments and helped me to not give up.

For that, I cannot possibly thank each and every one of you enough. I will be forever in your debt.

For a long time, I thought ‘just one day, just one week, just one… and then I’ll be fine’. Now I’ve taken a step back from such expectations and am simply taking things day by day. Thank you all for understanding as I learn how to carry on this way.

With that in mind, I make no big promises other than to do what I can as I can. And I simply say another heartfelt thank you and wish you all the very best in your world bubbles.

With love,

Nyx