Happy Mail Monday – Australian Customs Club Edition

Hello and welcome back to Happy Mail Monday, and welcome to October! This week have have some fun comic and art goodness from the northern hemisphere to enjoy.

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My PO Box:

Sea Green Zines / PO Box 378 / Murray Bridge, SA 5253 / Australia

*Like what I do here? Please consider checking out my Ko-Fi page where I post links to videos as well as sell my zines: https://ko-fi.com/seagreenzines

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*Meditation Funnies – 4:38

*https://www.instagram.com/meditationfunnies/

*https://ko-fi.com/meditationfunnies/

*Mega Review – https://seagreenzines.com/2023/08/31/zine-review-meditation-funnies-comic-series-1-15/

*Dystatic – 19:48

*https://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/dystatic

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Other Awesome People/Places/Spaces Mentioned:

*Ko-Fi – https://ko-fi.com/

*ZineWriMo – https://seagreenzines.com/zinewrimo-2/

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You Can Find Me At:

seagreenzines@gmail.com

https://seagreenzines.carrd.co

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Channel art by Latibule: https://latibuleart.carrd.co

Zina Warrior Print Fest 2024

Saturday 12th October, 11am – 4pm at MOD.

MOD. North Tce, Kaurna (Adelaide)

Zina Warrior Print Fest returns!
https://www.facebook.com/events/8693090397375992

Do you like zines? Do you make zines? Do you want to know what zines are? Then come along to Zina Warrior Print Fest!

What: A zine fair! A small gathering where local creators can buy, swap and sell their zines (a zine is a self-published work, usually in the form of a booklet and with a limited circulation)

Who: YOU! Swing past and pick yourself up some sweet zines.

Cost: This event is free to attend! But bring some cash in case you feel like purchasing a zine or two or pick up one of our free zines available.


Looking to apply for a table? Unfortunately, we have reached our maximum number of stall holders. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please email:
zinawarriorprintfest@gmail.com

Thanks!
Team Zina xx

Zine Review: What Makes a Story Scary?

What Makes a Story Scary? Alex E Clark A5 single page folded mini-zine https://www.instagram.com/lexlotl/ https://alexeclark.bigcartel.com What Makes a Story Scary? is a 5×7.2cm, black ink on red paper comic mini-zine general synopsis of scary stories. Of course I have to start off October zine reviews with this spooky little zine. So cute! “First we meet some friends. They’re happy and having fun…” That’s where we begin with What Makes a Story Scary? Diving right in, Alex creates a one panel to a page (save for the last page with two panels) comic with the most condensed description of many, many scary stories. Paired with Alex’s cute but not too cute and detailed art style, I was smiling from page one. Yes, a lot of horror stories and movies can be summed up in such a way, but – just like this comic – the details are what make it fun. In fun mini-zine style, the zine fully opens up to reveal a flyer on the inside for Hallowzeen 2019 at Sticky Institute in Melbourne. While the date does make me shake my head and sigh for our past selves and what they were about to face, I do so love it when a mini-zine opens up in such a way to reveal a bit of a secret treasure inside. Double points for the spooky creature Alex drew for the inside. I enjoyed this cute little mini, and it inspired me to do some creative writing. Knowing ‘the ropes’ of a genre is the best way to then twist the concepts around for something new. Alex’s comic gives awesome inspiration to go along with, too. I’m not sure if you can find this mini floating around anymore, but if you see it, definitely pick it up and have a peek.

Check It Out: Queer Zest Zine Fest

Queer Zest Zine Fest
https://queerzestzinefest.carrd.co

Event Date: November 9-17, 2024
Event Location: Online

Spotlighting the work of diverse queer creators from around the world. Featuring virtual tablers, presentations, workshops, and meetups on zines, queer issues, and DIY culture!

This November, around the world, LGBTQ+ zine makers and fans will gather at
the Queer Zest Zine Fest — a two-day all-virtual zine fest accessible to anyone with an internet connection. This will allow folks around the world to meet and exchange ideas where physical limitations would restrict access to these spaces.

It will be a place where queer zine makers and queer zine fans can gather to celebrate zines, queer community, and share stories.

The Queer Zest Zine Fest organizers are a coalition of like-minded queer zinesters with a host of event planning experience under their belts. The organizer team met online in queer zine scenes and decided to join together to make this event a reality!

The fest will highlight the work of diverse queer creators from around the world.

Applications are currently open for tablers, workshops, and meetups until
September 30th, 2024, so get your application in while you can!

International One-Page Zine Swap

It’s time for a zine swap!

Rebekka is looking for people to people to join in on an international zine swap. Meet new zine friends from around the world by joining.

Questions? Contact: galaxyart@pasteo.de

Check It Out:  VLASINDA’s DESOLATE LIBRARY

Brush aside, the cobwebs of time.
And wander between the pages.
The tales of reality,
Told in fable and rhymes,
Through struggles, and weary ages.
Truth, and perspective will likely vary,
When you enter the walls,

Of VLASINDA’s DESOLATE LIBRARY

A Podcast for Storytellers, Poets, and more. We feature storytellers, poets, musicians, as well as interviews with people with interesting occupations. Many contributions come from fellow zinemakers.

Find it here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/77iM0H8rO4xW4fnkcM5GC5?si=c4c8799c572049ff
https://www.instagram.com/vlasinda_desolate_library

Call for Submissions: The World Through Our Eyes Spooky Edition

The World Through Our Eyes looking for halloween themed submissions by October 1st!

Questions? DM on Instagram @thru.r.eyes.zines

https://theworldthroughoureyes.carrd.co

Submissions form here.

The World Through Our Eyes is a zine filled with wonderful alternative art and writing. The pieces included in this zine are created by young up-and-coming artists whose work does not necessarily fit in with societal norms due to its punk, queer, and alternative nature. Our purpose with this zine is to give people the opportunity to come together and share stories, experiences, and feelings with each other free of judgment. A place where others can finally see the world through our eyes.