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Technical Difficulties

I’m beginning to think 2019 really doesn’t like me.

At about 4pm last night, I started having trouble with this site. By 8pm, I gave up on it coming back up in any sort of decent time

The good news(?) is that it wasn’t the SGZ site itself. There was nothing here that broke nor anything I specifically had to fix. The hosting site itself went down. While that’s not great to have your site host go down, I’m just happy to not have to wade my way through code this morning.

Anyway, knock on wood, I will be back this afternoon with a lovely new zine review. <3

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Guest Mini-Zine Reviews: Nightwalking, an incomplete guide to the cats of kingsville, Fault & Fracture #1-4, How to Properly Read Peoples Minds

Apples of The Chicken Collective is guest posting here today with my utmost thanks for even having a single thought to give to me while dealing with the chaos of a brand new baby.

Some of my favourite small zines.

I live in a hospital this week cause my wife just had a baby and the baby just had an operation. Everything is going well! It’s just that they both need a lot of medical attention so we all hang out at the hospital all the time. Last time I went home I grabbed my small box of good zines that I like to re-read, and also some new ones that just arrived! So here are a few zines that you might like to know about.

nightwalking
David Witteveen
@davidwitteveen
library3000.com

nightwalking is a story about a walk taken at night. It is mostly illustrations, clear and simple with colour pencils. I really like this zine because (most of it) is so recognisable. I have many times missed the last tram home and walked through melbourne just like this. Surely I too have walked past that exact pub with sore feet and half-asleep.

I also am a sucker for A6 landscape zines with nice heavy paper covers just like this!

an incomplete guide to the cats of kingsville
Liz
@_lizbarr
no-award.net

Exactly what it says on the front, this is a one-sheet folded A4 zine with drawings of cats Liz met in Kingsville. The drawings are all really cute, and it comes complete with DVD extras on the other side of the sheet, inside the zine. As I’m a map nerd, I thought the background was a neat touch. And it was Liz’s first zine! But not the last.

Fault & Fracture #1-4
Bettie
bettieriot@gmail.com

It’s a bit silly in the context of a review, but I don’t know if i actually can tell you why I like Fault & Fracture so much! Here are a few of the things I enjoy about it:

—sometimes Bettie writes about how writing zines is hard, and throwing away work you’re not happy with

—there’s a lot in these zines about organising zine fairs, something I’ve never done but I am super glad other people do

—other topics include excellent people the author knows, ice hockey, excellent zines and music, terrible past housemates and low-key wedding plans; all of these are favourite topics of my own

—i really like the mixture of handwriting, typewriting, and printing, and the different backgrounds and illustrations

—Bettie just seems really happy to write these zines?

Also Bettie’s handwriting is almost identical to my former housemate’s, and that just makes the zine feel extra friend-shaped to me.

I bought these all from Penfight Distro (https://penfightdistro.com/) a while ago. I keep meaning to go check if there are any more, as all four are really enjoyable.

And a new to me and super fun zine:

How To Properly Read Other Peoples Minds
Crash Reynolds
@IndelibleCrash
https://linktr.ee/indeliblecrash)

I picked up a bunch of zines from Crash Reynolds on my way to work the day I did not actually do any work and instead drove to the hospital to surprise! meet my son. So as you imagine it took me a few days to read any of them. I loved the look of Crash’s art when I first saw it, and I was really taken by “How To Properly Read Other Peoples Minds”: a very short zine with cute illustrations and Exact Instructions. I look forward to reading the rest of the parcel soon!

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Guest Mini Zine Review: Oh Shit. I Accidentally Lived to be 24. What Now??

I’m Amber and I make zines under the name Amber is Blue. I’m writing a couple of mini zine reviews for Nyx while they’re unwell.

I’m a chronically ill artist and zine maker, most of my work focuses on my mental illnesses to show people in a relatable and accessible way what living with mental illness is really like and how specific symptoms impact everyday behaviours. Through my art I want to encourage people to look at mental illness without stigma. I’m also non-binary and so gender identity and expression also feature heavily in my work.

https://linktr.ee/amberisblue

Oh Shit. I Accidentally Lived to be 24. What Now??
https://www.instagram.com/smallbabyslug/

This was my favourite zine that I got at Festival of the Photocopier last month – and I got a lot of zines at Festival of the Photocopier last month.

Oh Shit. I Accidentally Lived to be 24. What Now?? consists of a personal essay about Small Baby Slug’s move to Melbourne and them coming to terms with how amazing and talented they are. It is so hard to put your art out there and expose your vulnerabilities so I really appreciate Small Baby Slug’s work.

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Happy Mail Monday – Amazing Extras Edition

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Hello, and Happy Mail Monday, friends! This week I share mail from some lovely, generous people near and far away – and plenty of comics!

Thank you so much for watching.

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Awesome People/Places/Spaces Mentioned:

*JEM Hast – https://www.jemhast.com/
*God Save the Queer – https://linktr.ee/_godsavethequeer_
*Feral Publication – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK2Ta1UtpBM&feature=youtu.be
*Rebecca Sheedy – https://www.instagram.com/rebeccasheeeedy/
*X-Files Zine Review – http://www.seagreenzines.com/mini-zine-review-x/

* 3:00 – Emma Ward – https://puddlesidemusings.wordpress.com/

* 6:42 – Franken Comics – https://linktr.ee/frankencomix

* 15:39 – Mel of Zine Gang Distro – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/ZineGangDistro
* 19:07 – Emily N3ver – https://tictail.com/emilyn3ver

* 27:04 – Tim Cook – https://www.theearlhamreview.com/

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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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Guest Mini Zine Review: It’s Better Than Nothing

I’m Amber and I make zines under the name Amber is Blue. I’m writing a couple of mini zine reviews for Nyx while they’re unwell.

I’m a chronically ill artist and zine maker, most of my work focuses on my mental illnesses to show people in a relatable and accessible way what living with mental illness is really like and how specific symptoms impact everyday behaviours. Through my art I want to encourage people to look at mental illness without stigma. I’m also non-binary and so gender identity and expression also feature heavily in my work.

https://linktr.ee/amberisblue

It’s Better Than Nothing by
Baby With a Nail Gun
https://www.instagram.com/babywithanailgun/

It’s Better Than Nothing is a full colour mini zine by Baby With a Nail Gun/Ziggy.

This is a very special zine because the original was all hand embroidered, which is incredible. When looking at the zine you can really see the time and the work it took to create. All of Ziggy’s work is incredibly personal and touching, which is why I relate to it so much. This is one of those zines that you read and it makes you think: ‘I feel the exact same way, I just couldn’t put it into words’.

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Guest Mini Zine Review: Paris on Film and Amsterdam on Film

I’m Amber and I make zines under the name Amber is Blue. I’m writing a couple of mini zine reviews for Nyx while they’re unwell.

I’m a chronically ill artist and zine maker, most of my work focuses on my mental illnesses to show people in a relatable and accessible way what living with mental illness is really like and how specific symptoms impact everyday behaviours. Through my art I want to encourage people to look at mental illness without stigma. I’m also non-binary and so gender identity and expression also feature heavily in my work.

https://linktr.ee/amberisblue

Paris on Film / Amsterdam on Film
Monica Lauren
https://linktr.ee/baby__mon

Paris on Film and Amsterdam on Film are two full colour mini zines by Monica Lauren, which contain several 35mm photographs taken by them during their trip overseas.

Not only are both zines full of incredibly beautiful photographs, but they also give you a look at what Paris and Amsterdam are like from the view point of an artist – you discover what’s important to Monica, what things touched their heart the most about the two cities. I love both these zines. Monica is a beautiful photographer.

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Happy Mail Monday – Catching Up Edition

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Hello, and Happy Mail Monday, friends! I’ve had some health difficulties lately, so I haven’t been able to open mail for a couple weeks. But I’m back now to show you some amazing zines and other goodies from around the world.

Thank you so much for watching.

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Awesome People/Places/Spaces Mentioned:

*Life Update Vlog – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHWliu-lw7E

* 4:05 – Shelley/True Zine Marin – https://www.instagram.com/shellbobmv/
*Stolen Sharpie Revolution – https://portlandbuttonworks.com/
*Pioneer’s Press – https://pioneerspress.com/

* 10:44 – Witch Mom – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/WITCHMOMHI

* 12:44 – God Save the Queer – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/GodSaveTheQueer
*Scorpio Moon – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MartianLetters
*The Pressure to Be Happy – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/StaticCloud
*Static Zine – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/StaticCloud

* 18:57 – Zappix Art – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/ZappixArt
*Zappix Art on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/zappixart/

* 22:43 – Kristyna Baczynski – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/kriski

* 26:08 – Jason Rogers

* 29:21 – Paperback Junky – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_Bj_lFQ5nCbM6flBlKhYA
*Weird Mask – http://weirdmask.com/

* 32:40 – Nina Echozina – https://echopublishing.wordpress.com/
* 36:00 – Ellen – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LettersToAnIsland

* 39:13 – Still Poly/Not Poly – https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/foreverincomplete
*Review of Poly/Not Poly – https://www.seagreenzines.com/zine-review-poly-not-poly-adventures-in-relationship-structure-ambivalence/
*Pen Fight Distro – https://penfightdistro.com/

* 40:50 – Hattie – https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/dogsnotdiets

* 43:20 – Don Leach – http://notmovingpictures.blogspot.com/

* 46:57 – Anna – https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StoriesWithScissors

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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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Vlog: Health Update / PCOS Diaries 2

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Hello, hello, hello. It has been a while since I have posted a video, and I wanted to share what’s been going on with my health especially with the focus I’ve had on PCOS complications lately. If you want to know more about what’s up, this is the video for you. 🙂

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*Warglitter – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIhWqEQQ5lHcuG4cJOz3O9g

*PCOS Diaries 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aczgKA7m6lQ

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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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Call for Submissions: Infidelity Zine

Infidelity Zine open call

Do you have a story to tell about infidelity? Perhaps you’ve experienced it because you were the person doing it. Maybe the person you’re with has done it whilst with you or in the past with other partners. Perhaps you witnessed your parents working through it. I’m looking to collect these into a zine to show the diverse spectrum of this part of human life. Please get in touch either by sending an email to sophie.a.w.sherwood@gmail.com or leave your story on the Sarahah page anonymously.

This is open to all ages, races, sexes, genders, and doesn’t exclude people in the polyamorous community.

Google says:

infidelity
/ɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/Submit
noun
1.The action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual partner.
“her infidelity continued after her marriage”
synonyms: unfaithfulness, adultery, unchastity, cuckoldry, extramarital relations, extramarital sex; faithlessness, disloyalty, falseness, breach of trust, treachery, double-dealing, duplicity, deceit, perfidy, perfidiousness; affair, liaison, intrigue, amour; informalfooling around, playing around, playing the field, cheating, two-timing, hanky-panky, a bit on the side; formalfornication
“her husband never knew of her infidelity”