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IN MAG senior photo editor Ji Yeo seen in cozy our cozy hoodie. Order new IN MAG merch here 💕 

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Handpicked Happening: Got a Girl Crush

Welcome to Handpicked Happening, where we talk to some of our favorite Kickstarter creators and get their recommendations for things to read, watch, and listen to. 

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Issue 6 cover design by Loveis Wise 

Got a Girl Crush is a blog and annual print magazine featuring interviews with women of all ages, races, and backgrounds. "We feature the badass accomplishments of women in the hopes of inspiring others to do the same," say editors Meg Wachter and Amanda Stosz. Now through July 30, they're funding their sixth print issue. 

Here, Meg and Amanda share what's on their radar — but first, a quick Q&A. What should everyone know about Got a Girl Crush? We met working as photo retouchers and have both worked in the media industry for nearly a decade. After having constant moral issues with contributing to unrealistic body image standards for women, we've decided to leave behind what we don't believe in. What creative tool or resource has been the most useful to Got a Girl Crush? This year, our greatest inspiration has been a coalition of all-female independent publishers based here in Brooklyn, currently called Untitled Feminist Media Empire — a.k.a. The Mag Mob. All of us have different strengths to bring to the table, and collectively we have big plans for the future. Stay tuned! Who would your dream collaboration be with? Michelle Obama. Björk. Amy Goodman. Kathleen Hanna. Solange.

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Seven projects picked by Meg and Amanda

Maka México

Give Mexican women artisans an opportunity to preserve their traditions and take their beautiful embroidery around the world.

Courage Has No Gender Help bring this large-scale mural to ten cities across the U.S. The project aims to build community and demonstrate how supporting each other's courage makes us stronger together.

Hello Mr. Magazine Residency Our brother-in-print, Hello Mr., is launching a magazine residency called "The Issues" that provides mentorship and resources to emerging talent in queer publishing.

Black and Blue: The Yvonne Bechet Story A group of activists and theater artists are producing a play about the life of Yvonne Bechet, one of the first female officers in the New Orleans Police Department.

Punto Gozadera: Restaurant and Feminist Cultural Space Two things we love: supporting other women and vegetarian food.

Little Paper Planes: Workshop and After-School Arts Program The founder of this San Francisco staple is building a workshop in the back of her store to offer art classes for adults and children.

Other Music: The Story of an Iconic Independent Record Store Record store culture was a huge influence on us growing up. Help fund this documentary chronicling the twenty-year history of Other Music and its influence on music in New York City.

Other Music

Five indie magazines you should be reading

MATH A progressive and inclusive print quarterly for adults (NSFW).

Selfish A digital and print platform featuring memoirs from the "radically evolving."

Tom Tom The only magazine in the world dedicated to female drummers and beat-makers. It's a force looking to shake up the male-dominated music industry.

La Motocyclette This biannual magazine features stories and images from the new wave of women motorcyclists around the world.

Bushwick Review Like the Paris Review, BR showcases the work of writers, poets, photographers, graphic designers, and comic artists from New York City and beyond.

Selfish magazine

A couple links we recommend

2 Dope Queens If you like listening to podcasts at work and maniacally laughing while wearing headphones, we highly recommend this for your listening pleasure.

The Tallest Woman I Know: An Interview with Aly Stosz A recent Girl Crush interview between Amanda and her very tall sister, Aly.

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New Release: "Salt and Rust"

Hello, all! I am happy to announce another fresh horror release: “Salt and Rust”, available now on Islandia Journal‘s Substack! Creeping, atmospheric, gothic horror is one of my favorite things to write, and I hope you will enjoy this eerie and grubby little tale. Please check it out!

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Need some spooky season reading? The Spirit Season dropped issue 1 this week and you can purchase it here: https://www.blurb.com/b/11715859-the-spirit-season-magazine-2023 Some of my ghost art is in it along with a lot of other fun art and writing about hauntings through the seasons. I love it and I'm very proud to have contributed.

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New Release: “Blood of the Sea”

I am very happy to announce the release of Issue #1 of The Deeps magazine! My cosmic horror story "Blood of the Sea" is featured within, and I am excited to be part of such a lovely collection. Please check it out!

It is available in paperback and Kindle formats, and you can also purchase a digital bundle directly from Spindle House Press and subscribe to future issues of the magazine.

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Release Date & Pre-order Links for The Deeps Magazine

I’m happy to say that the first issue of The Deeps magazine will be releasing on June 21st! My latest short story “Blood of The Sea” is featured therein. Here is the link for those who prefer Kindle, or you can subscribe directly with Spindle House Press at their website. Please look forward to it!

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