Z.R. Southcombe

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You can see my mixed media paper art (handmade books, happy mail, chapbooks, and zines) at:

lifeinanalogue.co.nz

…and my New Zealand non-fiction micro-press at:

bluemushroombooks.co.nz

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Sat 3 March: Summer Zinefest
Sat 12 May: Hamilton Zinefest

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Lately I have been wanting to draw more, but before I can begin been taken over by self-pity because I'm not as good as I used to be (since I've been out of practice). Drawing on envelopes is my way of getting the drawing muscles going again, but having a use for the drawings, too.

Mini zines are fun. I remember when I first learned how to make them, how magical the process seemed (search '8 page mini zine' on YouTube for millions of how-to videos). I remember when I made this, too. I was sitting on the couch, being grumpy, and needed something to make me feel better. So I drew.

Look who's writing fiction again! 💡📝🦄

Coffee and journalling - an excellent way to start the day, even if it was decaf ☕💙 @vanessa_hagger @pamlovesbooks

Morning coffee with a side of patriotism. Also the coffee guy liked my #Ravenclaw journal so brownie points for him. An excellent start to an excellent day!

Handmade business cards for my handmade business 🖤

Two more sleeps! Do I have any Christchurch folks following here? I'll be at the Addington Raceway & Events Centre this Sat 24 Nov, 10am-4pm with books and zines and handmade stuff.

I run a little #happymail group on Facebook and right now I am waaay behind... when better to catch up than on holiday? (without the distraction of a messy house 😂). Loving this peaceful summer evening ☀️ before the big @whambamauthorjam event on Saturday!

Now that I'm (almost) recovered from a big weekend in Auckland, I've realised I forgot to share this! Some people reckon it's a bit backwards, but I'm transforming my chapter books into #chapbooks (like #zines) and they debuted at the #NZBookFestival. I'm pleased with how they turned out. I feel like this format reflects the stories inside a lot better than "real books" do.

Blue Mushroom Books

Blue Mushroom Books has been quiet of late, but #books are in the works for #2019. Looking forward to sharing my work, as well as work from NZ's uniquely talented #authors, #poets & #illustrators. Today is planning day for the upcoming year. Thank you to all of you supporting this little contribution to #NZ independent #publishing. I hope it can make a little difference 💙 Arohanui 🍄 (Pictured is #BlueMushroomBooks planning / vision board with its namesake the #werewerekokako and the #kokako itself).

I do love the green-ness of our native bush 🌳🌿🌳 #bluemushroombooks

Thrilled to see leatherback turtles on the @newworldnz jute shoppingbags. I'm looking forward to getting back into the production of my turtle book soon 💙🐢🌊

Gorgeous views of St Clair beach on this #DunnerStunner 💙💛

The magical Moeraki Boulders.

Nature needs no filter 💚 #leithsaddletrack #bluemushroombooks #fern

I always take a moment to admire what I have dubbed the "Rita Angus Hills" from Dunedin Airport 💚⛰🎨

The season is ending for the kōwhai, but the kererū are sticking around 💛🐦💙

Yesterday I walked the Leith Saddle Track, about 10mins north of Dunedin, and ended up at this lovely view of the city #dunnerstunner #bluemushroombooks

Festival & Market dates:

Sat 3 March: Summer Zinefest
Sat 12 May: Hamilton Zinefest

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